3 Tips Before You Book Your Wedding Invitation Designer
Congratulations! You’ve got the ring, and now it’s time to put pen to paper and start planning the wedding of your dreams. Just one thing, and this is coming from a place of love, but give yourselves some time to enjoy your engagement. There will be plenty of time to plan, even if you are having a shortened engagement.
There are so many moving pieces coming together when planning your wedding. From securing your date and venue, to agreeing on wedding colors, to finalizing your seating chart (do it in pencil!), so much comes together to make your day great.
As you plan your celebration, don’t forget about your invitations (and save the dates). I mean, how else will your guests know about your wedding day? While you plan and scope out wedding invitation designers (Hi), here are some tips I hope are helpful.
Your wedding invitations are the first tangible piece of your wedding they will receive.
1- Your Style
Your invitations are the first tangible piece of your wedding guests will receive. Some guests may even keep them. Wedding invitations, as well as Save the Dates. give your guests a sneak peek into your special celebration. As a custom wedding invitation designer, I always urge couples to think about their style and any details unique to them. All these are details I love to incorporate into wedding stationery pieces. Don’t be scared to break traditional rules and allow your stationery designer create something completely unique to the two of you.
2. Communication
Communication with your stationer will be important throughout your planning process.
Your rapport with your stationer is paramount. This isn’t a one-off purchase; it’s a collaborative process that might require multiple iterations and discussions. Ensure that the stationer you're considering is open to feedback, understands your vision, and is responsive in their communication.
Timely and clear correspondence will make the process smoother and more enjoyable. Plus, it’s always comforting to know you’re working with a professional who genuinely cares about bringing your wedding stationery dreams to life.
As your wedding stationery designer, I am with you all the way. After our initial call, I gather your ideas and send over a vision board along with a proposal with details on our project. If you decide I am the one, there will be several drafts and revisions until your invitations looks exactly how you’d like.
3. Timelines, RSVP and choosing the one.
Working with a custom wedding stationer will give you an invitation set that is specific and unique to you. With that, comes time.
Take into account your stationer’s production timeline and process, as well as your wedding date when planning out your stationery details.
Discuss the production timeline early on, and ensure there's a buffer for any revisions or unexpected delays.
Depending on the logistics of your project, we can begin working together as early as 12 months before your wedding date, especially if we are creating save the dates together.
WHEN TO SEND OUT:
Save the Dates: 9-12 months before wedding
Invites: 8-12 weeks before wedding
Take into account some recent changes to the USPS system before sending out your save the dates and wedding invitations. Think about the location of your guests to you and if your wedding will be a destination wedding before sending out your pieces,
A DESTINATION WEDDING IS TYPICALLY WHEN MORE THAN 75% OF YOUR GUESTS ARE GETTING ON A PLANE TO ATTEND YOUR WEDDING.
Save the dates should be sent out 9-12 months out before your wedding date.
Invitations should be send out 8-12 weeks before your wedding, but also give yourself a buffer if guests are mailing back the RSVP card.
Selecting the right wedding stationer is about more than just aesthetics; it's about ensuring a seamless experience leading up to your big day. With these comprehensive tips in hand, you're well on your way to making an informed decision that aligns with your wedding vision and priorities.
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