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process
Because all invitations are designed for each client specifically, the process in creating your invitation or announcement is a bit more involved than simply choosing something from a book. I want you to have exactly what you want!
Well begin with a complimentary consultation either in person, or over the phone. We will discuss what you're looking for, look at samples and even go through an order form together. I also want to see what has inspired you through the course of planning your event. The more I know about you and your special occasion, the better I am able to create work that accurately represents it.
I will then create an estimate for you outlining the specifications that we discussed during our consultation. If you decide to move forward, I will require a non-refundable 50% deposit. This will cover a portion of my design time as well as materials and will be applied to the total cost of your wedding stationery package.
Once the deposit is received, I will begin the design process. PDF proofs will be emailed to you once I have created several options that I think best represents what was discussed during our consultation. These proofs can differ as much or as little as needed depending upon how specific you are in terms of style and budget.
From the proofs you can either choose one design or, where ever possible, combine elements from each. This is your chance to input anything you see fit,
so don't hold back! This is followed by another round of proofs accompanied by any other corresponding pieces (for example, reply card, reception card, etc.). Because I do not charge per hour, there is a revision limit of four rounds. After that, an additional fee will be required. We can discuss that cost when the time comes, as it is unique to every client.
Before your pieces are all printed, you will receive a physical sample in the mail (or in person if we are able to meet). At this point in the process, there should be no further design or text changes. You are simply checking the color and paper stock. If there are any changes aside from color corrections, there will be a $25 fee per round.
If you love what you see, I will ask that you sign off* on the printing and production of the design and submit the remaining 50% of your balance. Your signed approval means that everything is spelled correctly and to your liking, including accurate dates, times and colors. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of proofreading. TEN:THIRTEEN design spell checks all files
before they go into production; however, this cannot protect against misspellings in proper names and places. Once you have submitted your approval, TEN:THIRTEEN design is not responsible for any errors. If you choose
to reprint your order, due to errors of any kind, you are responsible for 100% of the reprinting and labor costs. If you choose to cancel your order before printing begins, TEN:THIRTEEN design will retain 50% of the deposit. If you choose to cancel your order after printing begins, TEN:THIRTEEN design must retain 100% of the cost to cover production charges.
*Signing off means that you either print out the final digital proofs and sign each
page of the design or sign the approval slip included with your hard proofs. Your
signature is a symbol of your final approval. Once this is done, please mail it back to TEN:THIRTEEN design, 12606 Gunnison Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46236. In order to save time, you can notify me by phone or email that you have approved the proofs and that the signed approval is in the mail.