PROCESS

Getting to know you

Our process begins with a consultation. This can be done through email, on the phone or in person. At this time, we'll want to get to know more about you, your style and tastes. If you are planning an event, is there a theme or feel that you are hoping to achieve? Will it be held at at a special venue? What will the colors, fashions and decor look like? These details serve as our inspiration as we begin to visualize a unique design concept for you and your individual occasion. You are encouraged to share any pictures and color swatches you have that reflect your plans and style preferences.

Be prepared to discuss the quantity of invitations, announcements or stationery pieces needed, the style you would like to convey, as well as the type of information that this piece(s) should include. We will brainstorm ideas together and determine a basic structure - size, format and colors - that best suits your needs. Meeting in-person will allow you to see samples of our work, as well as the available cardstock colors and formats. If you are unable to meet, we can send you paper swatches through the mail.

Once a basic structure and quantity is determined, we will develop a price quote that includes everything - design, paper, printing and assembly. With your approval, a detailed sales order agreement will be created and shared with you via email. With your approval and the required 50% down payment, we are officially booked to design and execute your order. Design work will not begin until this initial payment is received. The exception to this is orders with a quick turnaround, which will require payment in full prior to order pick-up or delivery.

Design timeline

Wedding invitation design generally begins 2-3 months in advance of when you need to receive the invitations. When you request timing for order completion, keep in mind that wedding invitations are typically sent 6-8 weeks prior to the event. Design for wedding day items such as ceremony programs, seating charts, placecards, etc. will generally take place in the months and weeks leading up to your wedding, as the details are finalized just before the event.

All other invitations, announcements and stationery are generally designed and created within a month or two of when you would like to receive them. However, please contact us in advance to make sure we are available, and so we can discuss concepts and have the order details confirmed in advance.

Please note that in order to begin design work, we must receive the wording information that you would like us to incorporate. To help get you started, we will provide you with wording resource links and any necessary templates for you to complete.

Proofing and approval

We will provide you with digital proofs for each order item that is being designed and printed. You will have the opportunity to provide feedback and identify any changes that you would like to incorporate, and proofs will be revised as needed until you are completely satisfied.

It will be your responsibility to review and confirm that every design detail is perfect, including the spelling, grammar and punctuation. Only after your final approval is received will the designs be sent to print.

Order completion

After design proofs are approved, printing production and assembly will begin. At this time, we will schedule a date and time for you to pick up your order. If you are unable to pick up your order, we can arrange order shipping through USPS or FedEx. Final payment will be due before or by final order pick-up or shipping.

Contact us to get started. We would love to design something special for you!