Process
The custom stationery process
Contact me!
Get in touch! I’ll need to know your date and what quantity of invites you are looking for. Have an idea of how many suites you’re looking for, what cards you want in your suite (main invite, rsvp, details, map, etc.), and what style or embellishments are important to you. Inspiration photos are great! I’m happy to meet up with locals or talk/facetime, but 90% of my business is conducted solely through email, so don’t be discouraged if you’re not local!
Pricing
Once I have an idea of what you’re looking for, I’ll put together a custom pricing sheet for you. Pricing is an important step for me! I want my clients to know exactly what to expect and how much each embellishment is. Pricing can be changed to fit within any budget by manipulating paper, artwork, or services and embellishments!
Payment
Payment is broken down by process. I take payment for each step (time allowing; rush orders will have a faster paced payment process). The first payment is for artwork and design. Then Paper, printing, and embellishments. Some clients choose to pay in full which is fine. I do not do work without payment, and payments are non refundable since these are payments for work or materials NOT deposits.
Artwork
Once payment is received, the first step is to design artwork! You’ll send me inspiration photos, color palette, florals, or other details from your event that you’d like represented by your suite. We will also choose paper and materials in this stage. Printing or materials will affect the artwork process, so it’s important to nail those things down simultaneously. All artwork is proofed! You will review and provide feedback every step of the way. I will never print without approval, and once approval is given, any reprints will come with a cost.
Printing
Printing will be completed based on which options you chose during pricing. All of my printing services are in-house digital lazer printing or in-house letterpress printing.
Design
Design is the layout, format, calligraphy, and other design that goes into making the proofs for the actual cards in your suite. This process will be proofed before printing as well. You will have provided the wording for the cards to me as well as the guest addresses in my format.
Calligraphy, Assembly, EMBELLISHMENTS, and shipping
“Suite add ons” like calligraphy, assembly, wax seals, envelope liners, etc. will be applied as the final process before shipping the finished suite to the client. Assembly includes the stuffing, stamping, and sealing of your envelopes. Postage is sold separately and must be provided by the client. I will help!