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when purchasing invitations for your wedding or event, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed by the process. we have complied a handy guide aimed at answering your most frequently asked questions and making your experience a bit easier.

Invitation Guide

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What to know before you order

  • The date, time, and location of the event (please include the name of your venue(s) and the city and state it is located in).

  • For a mail-in RSVP set, you will need to provide an RSVP date and mailing name and address.

    For online RSVPs, you will need to provide the URL.

    Additional information you may include on your RSVP card includes, meal choices, transportation, accommodations, number attending.

  • Including the attire is optional. If you would like to include it, it is proper to have it listed on the bottom right corner of the invitation or on the reception card.

  • Item description

  • Item description

  • Five-piece suites include a details card, which can be used for a reception card, website card, weekend events schedule, details and accommodations card, and more. Need more than one details card? Additional cards can be purchased à la carte under Bells and Whistles.

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What’s included?

Our semi-custom suites are available to purchase as three-piece, four-piece or five-piece sets, each including a different selection of invitation essentials. All suites can be further personalized with embellishments from our Bells and Whistles collection.

    1. Invitation

    2. Reply card / details card (no reply envelope included, for online RSVPs)

    3. Inner and outer envelopes

    1. Invitation

    2. Reply card

    3. Reply envelope

    4. Inner and outer envelopes

    1. Invitation

    2. Reply card

    3. Reply envelope

    4. Details card (reception, website, weekend events, etc…)

    5. Inner and outer envelopes

  • Personalize your suite further with a variety of embellishments!

    • Envelope liners

    • Custom artwork

    • Invitation size upgrade

    • Die cut shapes

    • Wax seals

    • Digitally addressed envelopes

    • Double ply stock

    • Embossed borders

    • Additional imprint color

    • Edge treatments

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Step One

Select your desired suite, quantity and print method. By clicking “Personalize & Add to Cart” you will be prompted to fill out a form with all of your invitation details.

How to Order

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Step Two

If you are purchasing any bells and whistles along with your invitation suite, please purchase those at the same time.

Step Three

Once your order is submitted, please allow 5-7 business days to receive a digital proof. You will work with our Bridal Consultant to finalize your suite. Orders will not move into production until your proof is approved.

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Step Four

Once your order is approved, we will move your order into production. Production times will vary depending on the print method and bells and whistles included in your suite. Upon completion, your suite will go through one final quality check and wrapped up for shipping! Now it’s time to mail!

Important Dates to Note

WHEN TO ORDER

Placing your order with adequate time for our standard design, proofing and production process will help to eliminate the need for rush fees and unwanted stress. 

Initial proof of invitation for signature suites will be received by the client 5-7 business after an order has been placed. Subsequent proofs take 2-5 days each round, so make sure to keep this in mind when determining your order date. Once a proof has received final approval, we move the orders into production. The print method you are selected will determine production turnaround time of your order:
- Flatprint suites: 7-12 business days
- Thermography, letterpress and engraved suites: 25-40 business days
- Bells and Whistles such as computer calligraphy and custom artwork will increase production time, starting at 10 business days and increasing from there based on revisions in the proofing process or artist availability.

WHEN TO MAIL

SAVE THE DATES
- 6-8 months prior to the wedding date. This timeline may vary depending on the wedding’s location, for example, we recommend mailing 10-12 weeks prior to a destination wedding.

WEDDING SUITES
- 8-10 weeks prior to the wedding date for local weddings.
- 10-12 weeks prior to the wedding date for destination weddings.

REHEARSAL DINNER AND WELCOME PARTY
- We recommend mailing these invitations 1-2 weeks after the wedding suite is mailed. This ensures the guest does not receive the Rehearsal Dinner or Welcome Party invitations before the wedding invitation.