Your Questions, Answered
I know planning your wedding can feel overwhelming — so I’ve gathered answers to the most common questions about the process, timelines, and services. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, I’m just a message away.
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We begin with a consultation to discuss your vision, priorities, and wedding details. From there, we create a proposal outlining your suite options and pricing. Once you approve the proposal and pay your design deposit, we begin the design phase, providing digital proofs for your review. After final approval, your invitations move into production, followed by careful assembly and delivery to you or your guests.
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I recommend beginning the process 6–8 months before your wedding date, especially if you plan to use letterpress or other specialty printing methods. This allows ample time for design, revisions, production, and mailing.
Save-The-Dates are typically sent 10 months- a year before your wedding, so you’ll want to start planning for those about 15 months before your wedding.
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You’ll need the total number of households (not guests!) to know the total number you need to mail. Don’t forget yourself, and your parents - they may know all the details, but they still want to get the invite in the mail!
I recommend ordering 10–15% extra to account for last-minute guest list changes, keepsakes, and mistakes when addressing envelopes.
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Yes! In addition to invitations, I create save the dates, ceremony programs, menus, escort cards, seating charts, signage, and thank-you cards — everything you need for a cohesive, beautifully coordinated wedding. I’m always excited to explore new things as well, so bring me all of your ideas!
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Absolutely. Every suite I create is tailored to your wedding, whether that means a fully custom illustration, a unique monogram, or a distinctive combination of papers, envelopes, and embellishments.
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Pricing depends on the number of pieces in your suite, your chosen printing method, paper selections, and any special finishes like vellum or wax seals. And of course, the number of households. Most couples invest between $1,500 and $3,500 for their complete custom invitation suite.
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Yes. I require a $200 design deposit to begin the design process. This fee is applied toward your final balance. Once designs are approved, we require a 50% payment to order materials and begin production, with the final 50% due before delivery.
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Yes and no. I love a micro-wedding and I am delighted to create beautiful invitations no matter the size of your event. That being said, for letterpress printing, I charge a minimum of 100 invitations, even if you request fewer. This is due to the amount of time and effort it takes to set up, fine tune, print, and clean up the press.
If you’re planning a tiny wedding and want the stunning look of letterpress, reach out to me at Lauren@Spellbound.Press and let’s chat about it!
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Yes. You will receive a digital proof of your entire suite for review. This is your opportunity to check wording, spelling, and layout. Printing will not begin until you give written approval.
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Changes requested after approval may require reprinting and will incur additional fees. I will always provide a quote before moving forward with any reprint.
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Yes! There are many paper options available to us to create the perfect match to your wedding palette. I also provide Pantone matching for letterpress inks to ensure accuracy. If you have a sample of your color, for example a piece of fabric, I recommend sending me a small piece to color match it.
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I specialize in letterpress printing and also offer high-quality digital printing and foil stamping. These methods can be combined to create a truly unique suite.
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In many cases, yes — as long as the files are high-resolution and meet our production requirements. We’ll review your artwork to ensure it will print beautifully. Any artwork produced by another artist must have written consent to be used.
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On average, the process takes 8–12 weeks from consultation to delivery, depending on complexity, revisions, and printing methods.
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Yes, we can ship internationally. Please note that shipping times and fees vary by destination.
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Rush orders may be accommodated depending on my current schedule. Additional fees will apply. Please contact me as soon as possible if you are on a tight timeline.
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I offer full assembly and mailing services — perfect for couples who want a hands-off experience. If you prefer to assemble them yourself, I will provide detailed instructions and tips.
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Because each order is custom, all sales are final once you have approved your proofs for production.
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If your order arrives with damage or defects, contact me within 5 business days with photos of the issue. I will work with you to resolve it as quickly as possible.
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