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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a storefront?     

Invitation Creations is a home-based invitation studio.  What does this mean to you?  When you schedule an appointment with us, you will receive our undivided attention because you will be our only client during your appointment.  You are welcome to visit us for your consultation in our home studio or we are available to meet you at a local coffee shop or other location.  We also hold scheduled consultations at the The Wedding Library during their normal business hours.

Why should I buy my invitations from you rather than a local stationary store?

Invitation Creations specializes in custom wedding invitations and other stationary.  We offer the following to our brides:

• Free Consultations

   

  We can meet in our invitation studio or wherever is convenient for you to design the invitation of your dreams. 

   

• Uncompromising quality

   

  We take extreme pride in our work and your order will not leave our studio without being perfect.

   

• Budget Conscious

   

  When brides think of custom wedding invitations, they automatically think "expensive".  Not True!  When it comes to custom wedding invitations, we take pride in offering high quality custom invitations for an affordable price.  We work with our brides to create an invitation ensemble that fits their budget.

   

• Sample Invitations

   

  Sample invitations are available for custom invitations only.  For $15, you will receive a sample of the exact wording and colors you selected during your initial consultation.  If you place an order, the $15 is credited back to your final balance.  You may order as many samples as you would like, however, the $15 fee is only credited to your balance once.

   

• Low Minimum orders for Custom Invitations

Many invitation companies require you to order invitations in sets of 25 or more.  For our custom invitations, you are only required to order a minimum of 10.  If you decide you only need 86 invitations, you can order just 86.  We do not require you to order in a specific set quantity.  We do recommend you order 5 - 10 extra invitations when you place your order to accommodate last minute additions to your guest list.

• Fully Assembled Invitations

Many invitation companies will not assemble your invitations!  We think this should be part of the service you receive from us.  We will fully assemble your custom invitations, from assembling the layers to tying ribbon to stuffing pocketfolds.  If requested, we will stuff your envelopes for you as well.

• Stamping RSVP Envelopes and Postcards

We will be happy to stamp your RSVP Envelopes or RSVP postcards for you.  All you need to do is supply us with the postage.  For the busy bride, we can purchase your postage for you and add it to your invoice - just let us know if there is a particular stamp design you would like us to use.  Looking for a unique stamp idea?  Visit PhotoStamps and have a unique stamp created for your wedding invitations or Save the Dates!

What is the process for ordering custom invitations? 

You can order from us using a couple of different methods.

1.  Schedule an Appointment

Schedule a time to come look at dozens of samples of custom invitations.  You can select a design that we have done previously and just change the colors, or we can start with a blank slate and create something completely unique!  You can change the color of every layer of the invitation you see, and with over 120 cardstock selections, the possibilities are endless!  Once you place your order with us, we will provide you a detailed quote for approval.  When you approve your quote and we receive payment, we will begin your sample invitation that we will mail to you free of charge.

2.  Order Online via Email

Browse our Online Custom Invitation Gallery and select an invitation from our extensive collection.  Email us selecting exactly the colors, fonts, envelopes and embellishment options you would like for your invitations. Once you have emailed us your information, someone will contact you within 48 hours to provide a detailed quote for the number of invitations you have ordered.  Once you approve your quote and we receive payment, we will begin your sample invitation that we will mail you free of charge.

Once you receive your sample, look everything over, paying close attention to spelling and formatting of your text.  Feel free to make any changes once you receive the sample - nothing is set in stone until you approve the proof and we order the materials for your final production order. 

As soon as you approve your sample invitation, we will order all the materials for your invitations and start your order.  We require payment in full for all custom invitation orders.

Once ordered, final PDF proofs will be sent to you for a final review before we begin printing your order.

Custom invitation orders usually take about 6 weeks to complete.    Rush orders can sometimes be accommodated, depending on the number of orders we currently have in process.  There is a $200 rush fee for orders received less than 6 weeks prior to your need date.  For those brides needing invitations in a hurry (less than 2 weeks), we carry several invitation lines that can meet your needs.  Keep in mind that some cardstocks and papers we carry can go on backorder during the peak wedding season (March through June), so it is best to order as soon as you can.

What are the prices of your custom invitations? 

Our invitation prices can vary greatly depending on the types of cardstocks chosen, the detail of the design and amount and type of embellishments selected.  For example, a two layer 5x7 flat card invitation with a 4x6 RSVP postcard and single outer envelope starts at $2.10 per set using non-metallic cardstocks, which includes all printing and assembly.  From there, the sky is the limit!  Generally, most of the invitation sets we have done are anywhere from $3.00 - $9.00 each.  We can work with you to stay within your budget without compromising the quality of the invitation.  Just by substituting a metallic card stock for a non-metallic card stock you can decrease the price of your invitation.  We will work with you to design the invitation of your dreams, while staying within your budget.

How many invitations should I order?

When figuring out the number of invitations you need, we recommend ordering approximately 5 or 10 extra invitations due to last minute additions to your guest list.  Ordering extra invitations after the fact can be costly and time consuming. 

Do you accept international  orders?

At this time we are only able to ship within the U.S.

When should I send out the invitations?

Wedding invitations are typically sent out between 6 - 8 weeks before your event.  However, if you have many guests coming from out of state or out of the country, or your event is on a holiday weekend, sending your invitations 10 weeks prior to your wedding would provide enough advance notice to your guests so they can plan accordingly.

What type of printing method do you use?

Our custom invitations are printed in a high quality color laser printing (also known as flat printing).  Our in house printing not only saves you money, but ensures accuracy.  Thermography (raised printing) and Letterpress are available for an additional charge.  Please contact us for pricing. 

What methods of payment do you accept?

We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express. We also accept checks or money orders through the mail.  If you have a PayPal account, we can also send you a request for payment via PayPal.  Typically the full price is charged to your card when you approve the order for production.

Can I order a sample? 

If you would like to order a sample invitation only, the cost is $15. With a future invitation order this $15 charge will be credited to your balance. You may purchase additional samples at $15 each, however, only the first $15 will be credited to your order. When requesting samples, please give as much information as possible on our Sample Order Form.

What types of envelopes do you have?
 

We have several types of envelopes available including single envelopes in several non-metallic colors and metallic colors, inner and outer envelopes in a variety of liner colors as well as unlined inner envelopes and crystal clear envelopes.  We also offer single lined envelopes as well as vellum envelopes.  

Envelope Printing and Addressing
We include the printing of the return address on the back flap of the outer envelopes as well as the printing of any RSVP envelopes or postcards in the price of our invitations.  Crystal clear envelopes cannot be printed.

We also offer outer and inner envelope addressing via high quality laser printing in a corresponding font used on your invitations.  We offer this service for $0.50 for outer envelopes only and $0.75 for inner and outer envelope addressing.

Addresses must be supplied to us as you would like them to be addressed with the full formal name for the outer envelope, the name for the inner envelope and full address as show below.  We would like them in Word format; Excel spreadsheets or table formats are not usable and will delay your order.

Example:

Mr. and Mrs. John Smith

Uncle John and Aunt Lucy

123 Main Street

Raleigh, North Carolina 12345

Ribbon
We have many ribbon options including single and double faced satin, grosgrain and organdy as well as printed ribbons in dozens of colors.  The sizes we typically use are 3/8”, 5/8”, 7/8”, 1” and 2”.  Some ideas in using ribbon include:

1. In a bow or square knot across the top of the invitation.
2. Wrapped around the waist of an invitation as a belly band.
3. Tie a ribbon around the spine of a folded card for a program.

4. Use as a tie closure for a pocketfold or envelopment.

5. Knot or twist down the side of an invitation for a unique look. 

6. Accent your invitation with ribbon and a rhinestone ribbon buckle.

Thank you cards

Thank you cards are available in any of the cardstocks we carry.  We can make a folded or flat thank you card paired with a single outer envelope in your choice of metallic or non-metallic cardstock.  Print them with your new monogram or names or a simple "Thank You".  Thank you notes and personalized stationary also make great gifts for your bridesmaids!

What if I am not happy with my order?

In the three years we have been in business, we can honestly say this has not happened.  Since we send a full paper sample to you for approval, you can ensure that the color combination, fonts and any embellishments you selected are just what you expected.  If there is a mistake that is our fault, we will gladly reprint and reassemble your order.  If the order is not Invitation Creations fault, we will reprint and reassemble your order at a 20% discount.

No, we do not supply tissues with our custom invitation orders.  This is a tradition that began back when the print on an invitation needed time to dry.  Our invitations are printed in a high quality laser that does not need any time to dry. 

We are required to charge 6.75% sales tax on any order shipped within the state of North Carolina.  All other orders are not required to be taxed.

Square invitations do require an extra $0.17 postage in addition to what the invitation weighs because they are considered "non-machinable".  Many of our pocket invitations and other invitations with several enclosures will required additional postage due to their weight.  A helpful Customer's Guide is available to you at the USPS website.  We recommend you take your sample invitation with all enclosures and envelopes to your local post office to get an accurate price for mailing purposes. 

Of Course!  This service will incur an additional shipping fee as well as a $10 charge.  Just check the "Send my envelopes in advance of my order" checkbox when ordering.

Do you have other color combinations available?

We have over 120 cardstock options including matte stock, metallic stock, vellums, papers and patterned stock.  With all of our options, the possibilities are endless!