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QUESTIONS

Please find below some common questions we have had in the past. If you need further information or have any other queries please feel free to contact us. Our contact page has all our details on.
 
QUESTIONS

1) DO YOU HAVE A BROCHURE?
2) WHEN SHOULD I ORDER MY WEDDING STATIONERY?
3) HOW MANY DO I ORDER?
4) CAN I CHANGE THE COLOUR OF THE PRINTED DESIGN AND THE FONT COLOUR?
5) CAN I CHOOSE A DIFFERENT FONT ON THE FRONT OF THE CARD AND A DIFFERNT ONE FOR THE INSERT?
6) I LIKE YOUR DESIGNS BUT WANT SOMETHING ELSE. CAN YOU HELP?
7) WHAT DESIGN SHOULD I CHOOSE?
8) WHAT WEDDING STATIONERY DO I NEED?

1) DO YOU HAVE A BROCHURE?
We do not have a printed brochure. All our cards can be viewed on the design page and various colourways are also shown if you select a design. We have found that even a brochure doesn't show the true design perfectly which is why we have a sample system so that you can order the designs you like, in the colourway and font you like and therefore can see it in person.
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2) WHEN SHOULD I ORDER MY WEDDING STATIONERY?
We suggest wedding invitations are sent out at least 2 months before the day. This gives people plenty of notice and is especially important around the summer time when people take their holidays. We have an approximate six week lead time to produce each order so you would need to add this onto the time. Obviously the more notice the better and we endevour to get stationery out as soon as possible.
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3) HOW MANY SHOULD I ORDER?
We suggest you make up a list of people you want to invite. Remember each person won't need an invite as most people will be invited as a couple or family. You need to order a few extra to allow for mistakes that might be made when writing guests names or addresses and also for extra invites you may wish to send out if you have a reserve list in the event that some people can't make it.
With regards to stationery such as Order of Service, generally we suggest one per person and remembering to order one for the clergy, choir and attendants.
Menus can be ordered as one per table if the table is small, maybe two for a large table or even one per guest.
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4) CAN I CHANGE THE COLOUR OF THE PRINTED DESIGN AND THE FONT COLOUR?
Yes. All our designs and fonts can be done in your chosen colour or as near to it as possible. If for example you like the Bride and Groom card but want the mulberry paper behind the design to be pink and the fonts to match this, then we are happy to do it. There is no extra charge for this. The important thing is to give us as much information on the order form as possible. We are happy for you to include a swatch of fabric with the order form or sample form for our reference. Obviously we may not be able to match exactly but we will do our best to be as close to it as possible.
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5) CAN I CHOOSE A FONT FOR THE FRONT OF THE CARD AND A DIFFERENT ONE FOR THE INSERT?
Yes. Simply tell us on the order form.
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6) I LIKE YOUR DESIGNS BUT WANT SOMETHING ELSE. CAN YOU HELP?
Yes. We are happy to offer a bespoke service. This can be from designing a range for you from your own ideas or simply to change an existing card design for you. For example, you may like the Scroll Heart design but you don't like hearts and want a different symbol and want it on a square card.
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7) WHAT DESIGN SHOULD I CHOOSE?
A Wedding Invitation is the first glimpse of your Wedding Day that guests will have. It is therefore important to think about the sort of wedding, colours and themes of the day. If you are having a very traditional wedding you may wish to choose a more traditional design. The wording you choose for the insert is also a good indication to your guests of the type of wedding. If you want to keep it more casual then you would select a more informal wording.
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8) WHAT WEDDING STATIONERY DO I NEED?
Wedding Invitations and Evening Invitations are imperative. Evening Invitations are used for guests that you want to invite but for various reasons cannot be invited to the day. Reply Cards are a good idea to enclose with each invitation as it encourages guests to reply quickly and easily. You may wish to stamp and address these for their convenience also. Save The Day cards can be sent out as soon as you have confirmed your wedding date. This will ensure guests keep your date free.
An Order of Service is given out to guests before the ceremony begins. This would include the hymns and prayers and any other information or readings you wish to include.
An Order of the Day is used to give guests an idea of the running of the day. This might include a list detailing the time the bride arrives to the time of the reception.
Menus, place names and table numbers are all used on the table at the reception. It is important to let your guests know where they are sitting and this is clearly visible by using place names and table number cards. A menu can be used for a sit down meal or buffet to let your guests know what food and drink arrangements there are. A Table Plan can also be placed in the entrance to the reception room so guests can look and see where they are sitting.
We also offer Thank You Cards which should be sent out after you have returned from your honeymoon to thank your guests for their gifts and for joining you on your special day.
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