Ordering Your Stationery...
• the tone you want to set for your wedding
• your personality as a couple
• any theme you would like
• your colour choices
• the bridal gown or floral arrangements you have/plan to purchase
• your budget.
It is a good idea to get a few bridal magazines and cut out photos of everything that appeals to you. Browsing wedding websites and retailers will also give you a feel for your likes and dislikes. If you want help choosing a design then pop to our studio in Lancaster and bring along swatches of fabric, photos, pages you have ripped out of magazines, details of your venue, food you have chosen…etc. All these things will give me a strong understanding of how to convey your wedding through your stationery. We even have mood boards in the studio if all else fails! The chances are that you will see a collection that you fall in love with and just ‘have to have’!
At least 20 weeks before your wedding
You need to order your invitations around 20 weeks before the wedding so that you can send them out 10-12 weeks before the wedding date. We prefer to have 8 weeks to make up your invitations as some of the materials we use are rare and everything is totally handmade to order. Obviously, if you need them sooner, we can usually accommodate you but it depends upon stock levels and our production schedule. When ordering your chosen invitation, you’ll need to supply:
• Quantity required
• Wording choices (suggested wordings can be found on the link at the bottom of every page)
• Typeface required (choose from a selection, view by clicking on the link at the bottom of every page)
• Text for any guest information inserts
You can submit your text as ‘Word’ documents via email or on a CD. Alternatively, you can fill in our ‘wording submission form’ by hand and we will typeset it for you.
At least 8 weeks before the wedding
RSVPs should have been returned by now so you will have a clearer idea of the exact numbers attending your wedding. It is now time to finalise the details for the remainder of your wedding stationery. At this stage we will need wording for your order of service/ceremony/the day as a ‘Word’ document or handwritten on one of our ‘wording submission forms’. Make sure that the details are checked and confirmed by the celebrant (eg the vicar, priest, registrar etc) and those involved with the service prior to sending it through to us.
At least 6 weeks before the wedding
If you have not already provided us with details of what you need for the reception, you will now need to provide us with:
• Wording for menu cards (as a ‘Word’ document or handwritten on one of our ‘wording submission forms’)
• Table names and a list of the people sitting at each table (as a ‘Word’ document or handwritten on one of our ‘wording submission forms’)
• A rough diagram of how you would like your table plan to be laid out
• Filling choices for favours
Once you place an order, you will be sent a letter confirming your order and any detailing any deadlines for submitting wording as well as expected delivery dates. A 50% deposit is required when you place the order.
On receipt of your wording and typeface choices, we shall issue proofs within 7 working days. These must be checked thoroughly by you and preferably at least one other person. To approve them, sign and return in the pre-paid addressed envelope we supply. In order for us to honour the specified delivery date, it is imperative that proofs are returned promptly.
Once proofs have been approved, we need the remaining 50% balance so that printing can commence.
Once your order is complete, we shall contact you regarding delivery. You can collect your order from our studio in Lancaster free of charge or we can despatch via courier using a next day delivery service. You will need to sign for the parcel which will be delivered between 9am and 5pm.
...ordering by fax or post
Complete an order form – we have a version online that can be printed out and returned via fax or post. Alternatively, we can email or post you a copy. Along with the order we will need any wording. Even if you are not handwriting the wording, it is recommended that you read the instructions at the top of our ‘wording submission form’ as any changes made to your original text will be charged for. We will advise you once your order has been received. We accept payment via cheque or debit/credit card. A 50% deposit is required with your order and the remaining 50% balance upon approval of proofs.
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…ordering in person
You are most welcome to come to our studio in Lancaster to place your order in person – a good tactic for those of you who hate forms as I will fill it in for you! The studio is open Tues-Fri between the hours of 10am and 6pm and Saturdays between the hours of 10am and 5pm. We can guide you through the order form, explain any customisation options, advise you on wording, take payment and make you a cuppa!
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