Due to variances in size, complexity, materials and the detailed work involved in custom invitation designs, orders are quoted on an individual basis. While there is no minimum quantity to place an order, the minimum dollar amount for invitations is $250.
Please contact us for a consultation.
At Extraordinary Envelope, we understand all the time involved in wedding planning. Because our custom work involves a process tailored to each client, we recommended that you contact us approximately 5-6 months prior to your wedding date. The design process can take anywhere from 2-4 weeks and production time is an additional 2-8 weeks. The length of the invitation design process is dependent upon timely communication between the graphic designer and you, the client. The time frame for producing completed invitations can be significantly shortened and made less costly if you approach the process with carefully proofread wording you wish to include in the invitation, color schemes, and a general idea of the customization you would like.
A consultation with the graphic designer is the first step on the way to your perfect invitation suite. Communications can be done via phone, email or in person, whichever is most convenient for you. At this time we will discuss the look and feel of your wedding, invitation size, components, colors, fonts and any special details you would like incorporated in your design. We will make suggestions of the best design ideas that will maximize your budget.
Should you decide you would like us to create a design concept for you, a $200 non-refundable design fee is required. This fee covers the cost of the initial design process and will be applied towards your final order. We request you send the number of invitation suites you will require and all of the wording that will appear in your invitation (names, dates, wedding/reception venues, etc). Within two weeks of receipt, a digital proof will be sent to you via email showcasing the look and feel of your invitation along with a timeline and price quote for your invitation suite.
At this time we also request the information that you would like included within your wedding website which will be created in conjunction with the design of your invitations.
Once you've approved the layout and design of your invitation, 50% of the balance will be due. Upon receipt, the design of your invitation inserts and enclosures will be created. We will provide you with the opportunity to make three rounds of changes if necessary - the first being any changes to the design/layout. Second an opportunity to make any additional edits to layout or text. The final draft will be for minor text changes only. Any additional revisions beyond, will be billed at $50 each. All proofs will be handled digitally.
Please note that Extraordinary Envelope will not be held responsible for any errors in copy once the final proof has been approved.
Once the final design has been given the ok you will be asked to sign a proof approval form, giving us your consent to print. The remaining balance must be paid at this time for us to begin production. Depending on the complexity of your design and size of your order this can take anywhere from 2 through 8 weeks. Upon completion, your invitations will be sent directly to you.
For an additional fee, Extraordinary Envelope can address your envelopes, design custom maps, even assist with ordering custom stamps.
Because it's challenging to garner the full sense of an invitation's weight, feel and color vibrancy by relying on images in the design gallery, ordering samples is recommended. Samples are available at $15 each and the cost will be applied to your final order. Though every effort is made to accommodate requests for specific sample orders, we unfortunately cannot guarantee availability of all styles represented in our design gallery.
Sample orders are processed within 3 days and shipped via FedEx or UPS.
Extraordinary Envelope is not responsible for postage costs. While we do our best to stay within the 2oz postage rate, we recommend that you take a finished invitation suite to the post office to be weighed and measured.
To ensure invitations that contain embellishments do not get damaged in the mail, we suggest you request that your invitations be cancelled by hand at the post office. Extraordinary Envelope is not responsible for any lost or damaged invitations.
Due to all the detailed work involved in custom design there will be no refunds. In the event of cancellation, all costs incurred to date will be billable.
