Here’s exactly what to expect
If you've never ordered custom wedding invitations before, you're not alone. Most of my brides haven't. This page is here so you know what's ahead — and nothing catches you off guard.
The process has four phases.
Most couples move through all of them in about 8–12 weeks.
DiscoveryWe start with a conversation about your wedding — your venue, your date, your style, what matters most to you. You don't need to have your vision fully formed. That's what this is for.
After we connect, you'll receive your Invitation Compass — three personalized design directions built entirely around your wedding.
TIMELINE: 1-2 WEEKS
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DesignThis is where your suite starts to take shape. We'll work through font pairings, color palettes, print methods, and any custom details that make your invitations feel entirely yours.
You'll see life-like mockups along the way — nothing goes to print until it feels exactly right. For most couples, this phase takes four to eight weeks. The best ideas often evolve, and that's by design.
TIMELINE: 4–8 WEEKS
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ProofingBefore anything goes to print, you'll review your entire suite — every card, every line — to make sure every detail is exactly as it should be. Spelling, dates, wording, layout. All of it.
If other wedding details are still being finalized by your vendors, we simply pause where needed. There's no pressure to rush. I'll guide you through it.
INCLUDED IN DESIGN PHASE
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Production & DeliveryOnce your suite is approved, I take care of the rest. I oversee printing, manage quality control, assemble each suite, address your envelopes, and prepare everything for mailing.
No coordinating with printers. No sourcing ribbons. No evenings spent at the kitchen table addressing envelopes. It's handled.
TIMELINE: 4–6 WEEKS
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A Few Common Questions
You may still have a few practical questions — here are the ones I’m most often asked.
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Most couples begin about 5–6 months before their wedding date. That gives us plenty of time to design, proof, and mail without feeling rushed. If you're planning a destination wedding, a multi-day celebration, or considering specialty printing like letterpress, a little earlier is always better. Not sure where you fall? I'll tell you exactly where you stand when we connect.
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Not at all. Most brides come in with a sense of their wedding — the venue, the colors, a general feeling — but not a fully formed vision for their invitations. That's where I come in. I'll ask the right questions and guide you toward something that feels cohesive and completely yours.
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Most suites include an invitation, reply card and envelope, and a details card. From there, we refine with finishes and print methods that support your overall design — and add any additional pieces your wedding calls for.
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Yes — every step of the way. From formal wording to who gets their own invitation (an adult child living at home does, by the way), I'll guide you through all of it so nothing feels uncertain.
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That's very common. If timelines shift or details are still coming together with other vendors, we simply adjust. There's no pressure to rush decisions before they're ready.
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I take on a limited number of weddings each year so every couple gets my full attention. To reserve your date, we'll finalize a simple agreement and a 30% retainer. The remaining balance is due once your designs are approved and ready for production.
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Your invitation
timeline
Enter your wedding date and we'll tell you exactly when to begin, when to mail, and when to set your reply-by date — personalized to your celebration.
Your personalized timeline
Everything you need
to know for
Your Invitation Compass — three personalized design directions built entirely around your wedding — arrives within one week of your discovery call. The sooner we connect, the more time we have to make it extraordinary.
Design typically spans several weeks of collaboration — font pairings, paper choices, print methods, life-like mockups, and proofing until everything feels exactly right.
Request replies 4–6 weeks before the wedding so you and your vendors have time to finalize seating, catering counts, and any last details.
Everything has been leading here. Your guests have their invitations. You have everything handled. All that's left is to enjoy every moment.
How long the process takes
The full custom invitation experience typically spans 6–8 months from your first conversation to the mailbox.
The earlier you reach out, the more creative flexibility we have. Most couples find that starting sooner than they expected leads to the work they love most.
Ready to find
your direction?
Your Invitation Compass — three personalized design directions built entirely around your wedding — begins with a discovery call. No pressure to have anything figured out. That's what the call is for.
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“I should have known you would have already thought of this and made it lovely :)”
Sarah, Boston
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You don’t need to have everything figured out — that’s what I’m here for.
If you've found your way here, you're likely planning a wedding where the details matter. Share a few things about your wedding below, and I'll personally review your inquiry within two business days.
Custom invitation suites begin at $2,500. Most couples invest between $4,500–$8,000 for a full-service experience. If that range feels comfortable, we're likely a great fit.
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