Congratulations, you’ve booked the date and perfect venue. You’re ready to order wedding invitations and stationery!
I’m guessing that you’ve already had a good look around my design collections to get an idea of my style.
You’ve hopefully had a read about me and my commitment to the environment too. And now you’re here, ready to order wedding invitations and stationery!
So hereโs what you need to do, step by step, with lots of useful links to how to work out what stationery you need, when you need it, and what info you need to get booked in with me.
1. GET IN TOUCH
If youโre local to me in Cardiff, it would be great to meet you in my studio. If youโre further afield or just want a quick chat to start with, we can talk over the phone or via video. Prefer to put your request in writing? No problem, drop me an email. You can book an appointment to visit my studio, schedule a phone or video chat, or email me all from my contact page.
2. IDEAS AND INSPO
I want to know all about your wedding. When and where is it, whatโs your colour scheme or theme, how many guests are you having, and what ideas do you have for your invites and stationery? Bring your inspiration, your Pinterest boards, and your swatches. I have loads of checklists and guides (as well as years of experience) to help you figure out what you do and donโt need, how many of each, and when.
3. GET A QUOTE
Once I know what design you want, which items you need, and the approximate quantities of each, Iโll send you a fully personalised, itemised quote. This will include a timeline for producing each part of your stationery and deadlines for confirming all the details. Some couples choose to order a sample from me at this point. I make samples to order, and a small charge will apply if youโd like one.
What is a wedding stationery timeline?
4. PAY YOUR DEPOSIT
If youโre happy with your quote, pay your deposits and get booked in. For orders under ยฃ100, I require payment in full with your order. For orders over ยฃ100 or to reserve a production slot for later, please pay a ยฃ50 deposit. The balance will be payable when you confirm the final numbers & approve your proofs. Itโs OK, you don’t need all the details for your stationery finalised before you book in.
4 things you DONโT need to know before ordering
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If you visit my studio to order your wedding invitations, we can often cover steps 2 to 4 (above) when we meet.
As we talk through your stationery requirements and look at samples together, I will usually be able to give you prices.
If you are happy with these, you can pay your deposits by card, there and then. If you are super organised, and you want to, we can also make a start on getting your printing details sorted (step 5 below).
What to expect when you visit my Cardiff studio
Yay, you’re booked in – here’s what happens next
5. CONFIRM DETAILS
Once youโre booked in, Iโll ask you for printing details for each part of your stationery at the right time. Iโll give you all the support and advice you need to make sure that every piece of stationery includes the right details. I have lots of guides and templates available for you in an exclusive client-only part of my website. Iโll send you a link to this with your order confirmation.
6. CHECK & APPROVE PROOFS
I supply all my proofs by email. If you would like hard copy (printed) proofs, then a small charge will apply. Itโs very important that you check your proofs carefully. It is your responsibility to make sure everything is correct before printing. Weโll revise your proofs over email until youโre 100% happy and give me approval to print.
Read more about your proofs
7. PAY YOUR BALANCE
When you have approved your proofs, I will ask you to confirm the final numbers to print for each item of your stationery. This could be slightly different to the numbers on your quote. Iโll send the invoice for your balance due. I will not begin printing your stationery until your balance is paid.
8. COLLECT YOUR STATIONERY
When each part of your stationery is finished, I will be in touch to arrange a time for you to collect it from my Cardiff studio. If youโre not able to collect, I can arrange delivery within the UK for you. There will be a charge for this, and I will agree this with you before posting anything out.
When to order wedding invitations & stationery
A bit at a time as you go along?
Youโll need up to three batches of stationery for your wedding (save the date, invitations, ceremony and reception stationery) and you won’t need them all at the same time.
You could order each of these batches as you go along, at the right times during your wedding planning journey.
Or get it all booked in together?
Or you can pay deposits and reserve production slots for each batch of stationery in one go, when you confirm your order (step 4 above).
I will then send you handy reminders to confirm your numbers and printing details (step 5) at just the right time so that each batch of your stationery is produced exactly when you need it.
Click here to read about reserving production slots for your stationery with me
First time, a bit nervous & overwhelmed? Or done this before, but literally everything has changed since then.
I get it. You’re confused by all the options out there, you donโt know where to start, and you have So. Many. Questions. Things likeโฆ.
- Do you really need save the dates?
- How many invitations should you order?
- How do you include menu choices in your invitations?
- Does the brides name always come first?
- Do we have to order everything at the same time?
Itโs OK, Iโve got you. It might be your first time, but Iโve been designing and making wedding invitations and stationery since 2006 (and I made my own a few years before that). So yeah, I know a thing or two.
I’ll be there for youuuuuuu!!
Iโll be here, throughout the entire process, from our very first chat or email to the day you collect your last box of stationery.
You can ask me all the questions you like (nothing is too silly!), pick my brains and have the benefit of all my professional knowledge and experience.
Itโs my job to make it all run smoothly, to keep everything on track and to help you enjoy choosing and ordering your wedding invites and stationery.
Click here for 5 reasons to work with a professional stationery designer
And finally, some lovely words from my previous clients
Just in case you need any more convincing to book me to help with your wedding invitations and stationery, here are some lovely messages from couples I have worked with recently.
Ready to find out more, book a studio visit, or arrange a call with me?
I hope this page has been helpful. Do let me know if you have any questions about ordering wedding invitations and stationery, I’m always happy to help. Why not pop over say hello to me on Instagram, or find me on Pinterest and give me a follow for loads more tips and advice.