May 1

May 1 The Process of Working Together For Your Wedding Stationery

You just got engaged! You’ve just picked a date and you’re so excited to get things moving along. You’re at the stage to start spreading the word and looking into wedding invitations, but where do you begin?! Here’s some questions you may be wondering that I hope will ease your Wedding Stationery planning! Remember, your invitations are the FIRST impression for your guests and to wow them with stationery that sets the tone and style of your big day.

01. How long does it take to process orders?

The design and production process typically takes about 6-8 weeks, pending upon the design and printing method. I recommend getting in touch as soon as possible to make sure we have an ample amount of time to discuss availability, budget, design and the production process for creating the perfect invitation suite.

02. When should I send out my save the dates, invitations, etc.?

Save the Dates are typically mailed out 6-8 months prior to your wedding date and invitations are typically mailed out 8-10 weeks before your wedding date. For a destination wedding, it is typically 6 months ahead of the date to give your guests time to make travel arrangements.

03. I’m not sure what I want my design to look like. What style do you recommend for our wedding?

The beauty of working with a wedding stationer is that we are seasoned to gather your wedding details and from that we are able to create a vision of your wedding day into a beautiful design. If you’re unsure where to begin, simply filling out the wedding stationery questionnaire on my site and filling me in on your key details for your wedding day is all you need to do! We provide 3 different proofs which vary in design, layout, and typography so you can get a sense of what you like and don’t like. From there we marry the designs into your very own custom suite. If you know what you want already and have some examples to show, such as a Pinterest board or images, we welcome those also!

04. I love a wedding suite on your site - can I have that same one?

Love a certain suite as-is and want to make it yours? Let's do it! Previously designed suites are offered at a discounted rate with limited customizations — we essentially only switch out your information and printing method. If you’d like to add-on customizations, we certainly can for an additional price. We can, however, customize the previously designed suites with : colors, envelopes and finishing touches like ribbons, belly bands, wax seals, envelope liners... the list goes on!

05. What add-ons/customizations are available?

Customizations or add-ons can really bring your suite to life! The customizations we offer are: belly bands, wax seals, envelope liners, luxe double-thick 220lb paper (great for letterpressing or gold foil), handmade paper, acrylic invitations, letterpress or gold foil printing, custom monogram/wedding logo, venue sketches/watercolors, colored envelopes, and vintage stamps! … phew, that’s a lot! We’re happy to send examples of customizations, if needed!

06. How many invitations should I order based on my guest list?

To get an estimate of how many wedding invitations to order, count by households–not by the number of guests.

You don't need one wedding invitation for every guest invited. In a nutshell, if you invite a total of 200 guests to your wedding, you don’t actually need 200 invitations. You’ll may only around need half of that.

Keep a Few for Keepsakes

Wedding invitations are one of the few tangible keepsakes you can keep for many years to come, just like your wedding dress, your vows, your garter. They are a part of a love story that you will want to celebrate forever. I recommend keeping at least 2-3 copies for yourself. Your mom might also want her own keepsake!

Pass Along 1-2 Copies to your Photographer

Give at least one invitation to your photographer to photograph at your wedding. Like previously stated, your invitations are the first impression everyone will have on your big day, and it really makes your wedding official. Your wedding invitations truly complete your love story so be sure to add it to your shot list.

Have a few extra copies for emergencies

Invitations may get lost in the mail. Your mom might add more people to the guest list. These are both common situations I’ve seen many times over the last few years. Trust me, you’ll thank yourself later if you come prepared for unexpected emergencies!

07. Let’s talk about budget. How much will my invitations cost and what are the payment terms?

Typically brides spend around $1,200-$5,000 for their invitation suites. This may include your save the dates + envelopes, invitation + envelope, reply card + envelope and day of stationery, pending upon factors such as QTY, print methods and add-ons. Every wedding is unique. Since we price a la carte, we're able to combine any number of options to create your ideal package. Sky's the limit!

08. Can we get matching thank-you notes & stationery?

Of course! This is included in the “day-of stationery” section when you fill out the wedding stationery questionnaire.

09. What day-of printed stationery do you provide?

Rehearsal dinner invitations + envelopes, ceremony programs, custom napkins, thank you stationery, ceremony signage, placecards, table numbers, seating charts, menus, custom stickers, koozies

10. Do you offer design consultations?

Absolutely! After filling out the questionnaire, you’ll receive an email from me in the next 24-36 hours confirming your submission and requesting a few minutes to chat briefly over the phone about your answers and to get to know eachother! We can also set up a meeting day to meet in person in New Orleans, LA to review designs and paper materials together, or we can set up a video chat through Zoom! Simply schedule a Design Consultation via our website to get started!