Custom Stationery
I take great pride in providing you with wedding stationery that is the perfect fit for your big day. With special care and
attention to all the details, we’ll work together to craft the pieces that will stand out and tell your story, whatever it may be.
How it Works
01. inspiration + inquiry
Congrats on your engagement! While you are busy making plans, make sure to save the ideas that speak to you. Have a look at our invitation gallery, get inspiration from your venue, gather colours, and think about any stationery must-haves that you don’t want to leave out. When you are 6-8 months away from your big day it is time to reach out (8+ months if we are also doing custom Save the Dates)! Take some time to complete the custom design inquiry form, making sure to include as many details as possible.
02. proposal + contract
I’ll take a close look at all of the information you provided, get additional details if necessary, and send you a tailored pricing proposal. We can discuss any questions and when you’re happy with your quote we can move on to the next step. We will send your contract to be signed, and collect the 50% retainer required before we move onto the next steps. Now for the fun stuff!
03. design + production
You’ll provide me with all of the wording and design preferences to be included in your suite and then the design process can begin. You will be sent your first version, and we will work through any design changes until we have created your perfect pieces. Your guest addresses will be collected at this time if you’ve chosen digital envelope printing. When you have signed off on the final design they’ll be ready for printing, and on their way to you!
Printing Methods
Digital - $
Digital (or ‘flat’) printing is our most common and cost-effective printing option with the fastest turnaround time. It is the friendliest method for printing a wide range of artwork- from the teeniest of details to watercolour washes. Digital printing offers an extensive range of colours, and works well with upgrades such as coloured paper, or a thicker stock.
White-Ink - $$
White ink is another affordable member of the digital printing family, and has become a popular choice. Like digital printing, white ink holds up very well when used with fine lines or detailed elements, and stands out exceptionally well on darker paper colours. Please keep in mind that there will be an upgrade to coloured paper or envelopes if choosing white ink.
Letterpress - $$$
Letterpress is for couples that want their stationery to have a luxury look and feel. Your final design is made into a ‘plate’, ink colours are hand-mixed, and your design is (literally) pressed into a pillowy cotton paper. Unlike white-ink printing, letterpress ink is translucent and won’t show up well on darker papers. With extra labour and materials, letterpress also comes with a higher price tag than our digital options.
Foil Stamping - $$$$
Foil stamping is another option that adds a luxury look to your suites. It uses a plate in the same way that letterpress does, but this plate is heated up before pressing foil onto the paper rather than ink. The impression is not as noticeable as letterpress, but you do get a true metallic or opaque finish depending on the foil colour you choose. Foil stamping is the most expensive of our 4 printing methods.
Upgrades + Add-Ons
The list below features some of the most popular upgrades that couples choose as add-ons for their invitation suites. Please keep in mind that add-ons are not limited to this list. If you have an idea for something you’d like as an addition to your suite please add it to your inquiry form or send a message on our contact page.
Upgrade
- add letterpress or foil
- paper stock or thickness
- coloured paper
- double-sided printing
- digital return addressing
- digital guest addressing
Add-Ons
- matching envelope liners
- vellum overlay or wrap
- invitation backing
- belly bands
- wax seals
- ribbon, string, or twine
- pocket invitation
Investment
Because of the nearly endless options that go hand-in-hand with custom stationery, every project will have a different price tag. Things like the number of suites, printing method, and any upgrades or add-ons, all play a role in your proposal price and stationery investment.
All custom wedding stationery projects require a $500 minimum design fee regardless of suite size or quantity. For 100 digitally-printed custom invitations and rsvp cards, couples can expect to spend around $1075.00. If you would like an idea of what your custom invitations will cost, add the details in any one of our semi-custom orders for a total and add $500 for the custom design fee.
Ready To Start?
If custom seems like a good fit for you then use the link below to share your ideas, receive your personalized proposal, and begin planning your one of a kind wedding stationery.