Frequently Asked Questions
Here to help answer some FAQs you may have about your custom wedding stationary design experience with Love + Laura
The Process
Q: What are the steps to receiving my wedding invitations?
A: First we will schedule a phone or Zoom call to discuss all of the intimate details you are looking to include in your invitations. I will then get to creating your first draft, and mail out a single invitation suite with all the pieces you request. After receiving the draft, we will chat again about any edits or changes you are looking to make. Once the changes are approved, I will mail out your finalized product!
Q: What pieces are included in your standard seven-piece wedding invitation suite?
A: You will receive:
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The main invitation with addressing
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The main envelope
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A vellum jacket
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A details card
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A rehearsal dinner or welcome party card
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An RSVP response card
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An RSVP response card envelope with addressing
The above elements will come with an instruction sheet for easy assembly to bind them together with delicate paper twine and a handmade wax seal of your choice. Assembly can also be completed by the designer for a nominal fee. Additional enclosures can be created by the designer if desired for a nominal fee.
Q: How do I get started?
A: You can start in many ways! You can fill out the inquiry form under the Contact page, you can give me a call, text, or email, or you can even add your choice of invitations to the cart.
The Budget
Q: How much should I be spending on wedding invitations?
A: There's not a simple answer, but it does depend on what you're looking for. Fully custom invitations created from scratch can range in the thousands, while DIY invites can be crafted in the low hundreds. Consider factors such as belly bands, embossing, foil stamping, letter pressing wax seals, envelope liners, and paper edging details.
Q: What is the starting price for your wedding invitations?
A: My complete invitation suite for 50 guests starts at $400. Broken down, it is approximately $8 per complete invitation suite.
Q: What is included in the price?
A: I believe in simplicity, fairness, and an all-inclusive price. Don't worry about addressing, editing, or hidden fees. See "What pieces are included in your standard seven-piece wedding invitation suite?" above under "The Process" for a more detailed breakdown.
Q: Are there payment plans?
A: Of course. We can discuss options on the Initial Consultation call!
Q: Is there a deposit?
A: There is a $150 deposit required for booking. It will be applied to your grand total.
The Timeline
Q: How long does the entire process take?
A: I will need about a three months to create, design, edit, and send out your final invitations. After our initial consultation, I will get to creating right away and send out your first draft within a few weeks.
Q: When in my wedding planning process should I be starting to look for invitations?
A: It's never too early, but traditionally you will want to send out your invites no later than two months before your wedding date.
Q: What if I need my invites sooner?
A: Talk to me in our consultation about rush timelines. We'll make it work together!
The Options
Q: The wording on your invitations is more traditional. What if I want a more laid-back style?
A: Not a problem! This is your wedding day, you get to decide all of the details and style. We discuss all of these changes in the Initial Consultation.
Q: I am thinking of doing an online RSVP on my wedding website instead of mail-in replies. Is this a change I can make?
A: Absolutely. Some couples prefer to have online RSVP forms and some prefer the traditional mailed option. Whatever you like best!
Q: I do not see accent art that fits my venue, but I just love your work! Can you create wedding invitations based on my ideas?
A: I would be honored! We will have a special discussion to go over everything in your vision. This process might take a little longer, but it will be so worth it!