faq

Great question! Here’s how we get started: Check out our Full Custom Invitation page and submit an inquiry form I’ll review your information in 3-5 business days and will be in touch to schedule a consultation call. During that call we’ll talk a bit more about your design and ensure your questions are answered. From there, I’ll put together a quote for you. If it looks good, we’ll get started with a contract, a 50% deposit, a timeline…and then I’ll head to the drawing board where the fun really begins!

Consultation: This is where we get all of the details down, dig through your Pinterest board, and talk about what aesthetic you’re going for. It’s a fun conversation designed to help me really understand how to make your invitation a super special part of your wedding. Concept & Proofing: Depending on how much customization you’re looking for, I’ll either put together a general concept or a first proof for you to check out. In this step we really nail down paper details, color, design, embellishment choices, and so on. We’ll do 2 rounds of revisions to ensure we get everything just right. You’ll then do one final proof-read of each piece and sign off on it so we can go to production. Production: This is where it all comes together. Ink gets printed, envelopes get lined, wax seals get placed, and then all of the beauties get boxed up and shipped to you. Production time is agreed upon up front so you’ll know when to expect your special delivery.

The answer is that it depends, of course! Just like everything else you’re planning for your wedding, the total investment has a lot to do with the quantity and level of customization you choose. Right now I am only working with full custom clients, will be presenting a semi-custom option soon! For clients who are looking for an intimate, storytelling custom invitation suite, the minimum to start is $2,400 and can include a variety of printing processes like letterpress, foil, fine art digital and other elements like wax seals, ribbons and anything else we can come up!

This depends entirely on what you’re looking for! For an invitation-only suite, you’d typically receive: Printed Invitations (Letterpress or Fine Art Digital) Envelopes (with digital guest address & return address printing) RSVP cards (Letterpress or Fine Art Digital) RSVP envelopes (with digital return address printing) For a full invitation suite, the options are endless. You can customize by adding: Envelope liners Wax seals Ribbon belly bands Paper belly bands Printed addresses Spot and Address Calligraphy Custom illustrations Maps Insert cards Additional add-on: Table menus Escort Cards Programs Day of Event Signage Thank you cards Vow books

In general, letterpress invitations are much more labor intensive as each ink color needs to be printed separately and I hand-feed each piece of paper into the press. The design and ink color are pressed into the paper, so there is a texture that you can both see and feel. It’s beautiful and lends to a luxurious, custom, timeless look. It feels like getting a true piece of art in the mail! With flat printing (Fine Art Digital) however, the design essentially sits on top of the paper. The design is still stunning but without the impression or added texture. One great distinction between the two designs is that flat prints can be used to print watercolor style designs, whereas letterpress is best for line art and unique typography. However, both styles of printing can accommodate excellent quality paper and additional embellishments (like wax seals and belly bands) should you choose. You can combine the two options within one suite. We would go over this during your first consultation. See below for the difference between letterpress and digital art

I generally suggest 3-4 months ahead of the wedding to allow for your guests to make travel arrangements. However there are additional considerations as you’re planning your timeline. Of course, these are all conversations we can have together should you choose to work with me. Have you sent Save the Dates? This can help ease the pressure of finding lodging and flights for folks that will be traveling to your location, thus giving you a little more time to send out your formal invitations. Is it a destination wedding or not? With destination weddings, especially those including international travel, giving your guests more time is ideal.

Again, this depends a bit on whether or not you have a destination wedding. If you are, it’s better to give people more time, so between 6-8 weeks is a good range. However, if most of your guests aren’t traveling too far, 4-6 weeks is fine. One thing I like to explain to people is that you don’t want to send it out too far away from your date because people will think they have time to decide and they may forget about it.

Yes you can! There are some differences in price according to application and style. Fresh Wax Seal is the traditional method for sealing envelopes and ribbons. Each one is created individually so it will naturally include more variety. You can place these on the ribbon, top of invite, and the inner envelope. Wax Sticker Seal is just what it sounds like. There’s more similarity in the look of each seal and these can be applied to a paper bellyband, top of invite, and the inner envelope.

We can! The main options available are flat digital printing, white toner ink printing, metallic ink printing. I also work with a talented calligrapher, see her work HERE, and she can address envelopes.

Absolutely! The cost difference between Fine Art Digital and White Ink Toner is slight, with the White Ink Toner being more. It can really make the design pop and adds a nice “wedding” feel to certain styles.

Yes! I offer hot foil printing, which is a traditional method of printing, similar to letterpress where the foil is actually pressed into the paper. This is different from some of the options offered in big online printhouses, where they have a different method of applying the foil. Adding hot foil printing to your invitations can be a gorgeous way to customize your designs, but due to the nature of the process, it is an additional labor and materials expense.

A current Forever stamp is $. 58 cents. A standard invite without any embellishments should fit this bill. Anything with a bump is considered non-machinable and there is an additional $.30 cost. Anything thicker than ¼ inch is considered a parcel and will need to be weighed for First Class Mail. If you’d like to use vintage stamps, keep in mind that they are priced in a unique way. The value is going to be lower than the actual cost. For example, you have a $.3 valued stamp but it will actually cost $.15c per stamp.