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The "R.S.V.P."ProcessSteps for making your invitation "Really Special, Very Personal"...
It all starts with you contacting RSVP so that I know you are out there and need my services. Fill out the Contact Form, Email me, or telephone me at 443-812-8723 (Baltimore/Washington DC area) with your contact information so that I can send you a questionnaire and set up a design consultation appointment. Also, check out the News section to see if I will be an exhibitor at a bridal event...
This is how I find out what you want. First, fill out a questionnaire based on your type of event. Basic information needed includes type of event, date/time/location of event, how many invitations you need, deadline date, other stationery options, and your contact information. Design information gathered includes colors (be specific), theme, style of invitation desired, paper options, wording and embellishments. Another thing I like to do is to find out more about you- your personality and interests, your reasons for picking the theme and colors for your event- it helps me to put the unique spin on your invitation so that it is a true reflection of you... If you live in the Baltimore-Annapolis, MD area; Washington, DC; or Northern Virginia, I would like to meet with you for a face-to-face design consultation, which usually takes about 2 hours. Based on your questionnaire results, I will show you several paper swatches to fit your colors & theme, and together we will pick the ones that will be used for your invitation. I will show you a variety of invitations from my collection so that we can choose a type that suits your needs. We will work on the layout, wording and fonts for your invitation, so that when you leave, you will have a good idea of what your invitation will look like. This is a great experience, because you get a hands-on active part in designing your invitation! If we are unable to meet in person, I can still design an invitation for you, though it might take longer due to the time needed for all the feedback and revisions... I can email you pictures of different paper options, and if you want to see a particular paper up close to see the color or feel the texture, then I can send you the actual swatch (but they must be returned!). I can design the layout for the wording and email it to you, and I will make as many revisions as needed so that you get the look that you desire...
This is when it all comes together! Based on our design consultation, I will create a complimentary sample for you to review. The more details you give me during the design consultation, the better my samples can reflect what you have envisioned. It will take about 3-4 weeks from the time of our consultation to design and create your personalized sample. Why? I order the actual papers and accents that were chosen so that you get to see how they look when put together. Then I create each sample and write up a letter that explains the details of your samples, I offer some options to consider, and I also determine the cost for each item. Depending on my workload, it can take a little while to get the job done... but I am confident you will be pleased with what I can create for you...
When you receive your custom-made complimentary samples, I am hoping that you will be impressed with what you hold in your hands. However, if you are not satisfied, let me know and I can make some changes. Since this is a handmade invitation, almost every aspect of the design can be altered to your liking. I won't mind if you want to rearrange the style, wording, fonts, papers, embellishments, etc.- I want you to be completely satisfied. Together, we will come up with a fantastic-looking invitation...
After you've determined the quantity for each stationery item that you will need, I will then write up a "Stationery Agreement". It will have the terms of our agreement, the description and quantity of each type of stationery item, the cost breakdown for the project, and deadline dates. A 50% deposit of the total project cost (nonrefundable due to the custom nature of each project) will be collected so that all the papers and supplies can be ordered...
Production of Your Invitations Once all necessary papers and supplies are received, I get to work on your order- this is the fun part for me! I will email you a proof of all the printed matter so that you can review it and make any final alterations prior to printing. Each piece is carefully assembled with attention to detail, so that you end up with a beautiful stationery piece and memorable keepsake. I take pride in my work, so plenty of time is needed to make sure that each item is up to my high standards...
After the invitations are completed, they are either sent to you (shipping charges will apply), you may pick them up if you live in the Baltimore area, or if you prefer the no-stress option, I can mail them for you (you will be charged the cost of the postage and addressing). Most etiquette sources suggest 6-8 weeks prior to the wedding date to mail out wedding invitations, so make sure there is adequate time to meet this guideline. Soon, your guests will see the "Really Special, Very Personal" handcrafted invitation that uniquely portrays your event...
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Email Audrey@RSVP-HandcraftedInvitations.com with questions or comments
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