The process for designing and producing custom, handmade invitations, announcements and cards starts with a consultation. Depending on the intricacy of your project, the consultation can involve anything from a general overview of what you want, to a complex discussion of various design elements you have in mind.
Basically, it is my intent during the consultation to get a better idea of you, your event, your style, your budget and any themes or colors you would like incorporated into your pieces. The initial consultation can take place in person, over the phone or (if necessary) by email.
Invitations and Announcements
After the initial consultation, I will work on 2-3 overall designs that match your style and budget and present them to you within a week to 10 days. At this point, if you decide to move forward, I collect the design fee and then we work on editing the designs down until we have one that is exactly what you want. The goal is to approve a design within 2-3 edits; any more than that, and I do start charging an hourly design rate of $20.
Once the final design has been approved, I take a 50% deposit (less the amount of the design fee) and get to work on the invitations/announcements.
The design process can take anywhere from 2-4 weeks and production usually runs about 4 weeks as well, depending on what materials need to be sourced.
Custom Cards
After the initial consultation, I will work on a design that matches your style and present it to you within a couple of days. At this point, if you decide to move forward, we make any final changes and production starts on your card(s). The production process takes 2-3 days after which your order will be sent to you with an invoice payable upon receipt.