Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide a sample invitation?
How far in advance do I need to order my wedding stationery?
When should I send out my invitations?
Can I choose my own wording and font?
Can I customise the designs to coordinate with my wedding theme/colours?
I want something different! Can you help?
Will I receive a proof?
Is there a minimum order?
Are envelopes and insert sheets included in the price?
When should I order my Orders of Service, Menus, Table Plan etc.?
Do you have a brochure?
>> Do you provide a sample invitation?
You can order samples of most of our stationery items, including pocketfold, flat and card style invitations, place cards, orders of service and table numbers, through our website. Sample stationery is available in your chosen colours and you are welcome to order as many samples as you require. Individual samples are priced at £4.00 including postage and packaging. We will refund the cost of two samples from your final invoice should you place a full order (over £100). Samples are accompanied by an ordering pack which contains suggested wording and fonts along with a step by step guide to placing your order. International sample orders can also be placed through our website.
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How far in advance do I need to order my wedding stationery?
On average Wedding Invitation Boutique requires 3 - 4 weeks to complete your stationery order once your proofs have been approved. It all depends on the size of your order and how many orders we have to complete at the time. Orders are accepted on a first come first served basis so please book early to avoid disappointment. If you require your stationery sooner please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate you.
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When should I send out my invitations?
It is now the norm to send out wedding invitation up to three months in advance of the wedding date or even earlier if your wedding is being held abroad or during a busy bank holiday weekend. Sending your wedding invitations well in advance of your wedding date gives guests ample time to book time off work and make travel arrangements and it gives you plenty of time to receive your replies and plan the finer details of your big day.
>> Can I choose my own wording and font?
Yes, you can choose whatever wording and font you like, but to help you decide, we will send you a wording and font example sheet in your order pack.
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Can I customise the designs to coordinate with my wedding theme/colours?
Yes, all of our designs are handmade so we can change even the smallest of details to meet your individual requirements. If you would like your invitations in a different colour, size or with different wording please advise us when you place your order.
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Will I receive a proof?
We will send you full wording proofs by email before we start to print your order. This will be your opportunity to ensure that the wording and font are exactly as you wish them to appear. We will give you a quick phone call or drop you an email to check everything is as you require. We will not proceed with your order until we receive the go ahead from you. If you would like to make any changes at this stage simply note it on the proof, sign and date it and return it to us. Any subsequent changes requested after the work has commenced will incur a reprint charge.
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Is there a minimum order?
No, there is no minimum order.
>> Are envelopes and insert sheets included in the price?
Yes – Invitations, Orders of Service and Menu’s all come with printed inserts. Invitations, Save the Dates and Thank You Cards all come with envelopes.
>> When should I order my Orders of Service, Menus, Table Plan etc.?
We recommend that you order all your stationery at the same time to ensure we order the correct amount of stock to meet your requirements. If you are unsure of your exact numbers at present don’t worry, you can reconfirm your numbers with us at a later date. You will be required to confirm the exact number of items you require a minimum of 6 weeks before you wedding day and you invoice will be adjusted accordingly.
Text for these items should be provided by email or mailed to us as a typed document. Please write all names as you wish them to appear on the stationery i.e. Miss Abigail Moore, Miss Moore, Abby, Abby Moore etc.
>> Do you have a brochure?
No. In order to keep our stationery costs as low as possible we don’t produce a brochure. Pictures of all our current designs are on our website.