The Custom Wedding Suite Process
We know this is such a special and exciting time and we want to make your wedding paper experience enjoyable and personal! Please take the time to read thru the below information to ensure your desired expectations align with Beanstalk Paperie’s services. It is also suggested that you familiarize yourself with previous designs via our online portfolio and social media to ensure our styles match.
Your unique style, taste and charm is important to us, and we look forward to guiding you through the process of creating the perfect paper presentation for your big day. Along the way, we will offer etiquette tips and, if requested, even help you with your stationery wording. The first step in the process is the consultation. Before this meeting, be it in person (Memphis area) or via FaceTime/Skype, I will ask you to fill out a short questionnaire regarding your big day to help direct me on your stationery needs and style.
Design times are based on the paper services you choose. For bespoke collections tailored specifically for your big day, a sketch of design elements and product layout will be provided within 1 week of consultation to ensure cohesiveness in visions. You will then be required to submit written approval of the sketch for the complete design process to begin, which will take between 4-6 weeks. During this process you will be provided up to three proofs for review. Each additional proof is $25, billed separately, so please make every effort to draft your final wording before sending it to me so as to minimize the number of proofs. After we receive your final approval, your order will ship within ten business days. For semi-custom paper (artwork already completed but tailored to you), design times are between 2-3 weeks.
Paper Suite Offerings
Save the Date
Wedding Invitation Set (Includes Inner and Outer Envelopes)
Reply Card Set (Includes Return Addressed Envelope)
Details Card
Wedding Map
Program
Menu
Gift Tags
Table Numbers
Place Cards or Escort Cards
Stationery
Calligraphy Services
Recipient Addressing: While your return address will be printed on your invitation envelope flaps at no extra cost to you, I also offer recipient address calligraphy for an additional charge. Recipient addressing is for both the outer (full address) and inner envelopes. If you are interested, I will send you an Excel spreadsheet template that you will need to abide by when collecting guests names in order for me to accurately address envelopes. Please ensure that addresses are correct before sending the completed list. A timeline for completion will be based upon number of envelopes to address. If you wish for the envelopes to be addressed in a color other than black, ink cost will be additional. Per envelope pair- $2.75/EACH
Place Cards: Names for your event can be written in calligraphy on corresponding place or escort cards. If you are interested, I will send you an Excel spreadsheet template that you will need to abide by when collecting guests names in order for me to accurately write names. Ensuring that names are correct before sending the completed list is critical as completion timelines are typically shorter due to receiving response cards before the event. If you wish for the place cards to be addressed in a color other than black, ink cost will be additional. Per envelope pair- $1.00/EACH
Monogram Download: With the purchase of your wedding suite, you may also purchase a download of your monogram/crest for $50 to be used on napkins, cups, koozies, gift bags or other items. You may purchase a monogram/crest without a wedding suite for $250.
Sample Packet: You may order a sample packet for $10 + shipping. The packet includes a wedding invitation on our standard single ply paper, inner and outer envelopes, envelope liner, reply card and reply card envelope. A double ply invitation may be included upon request. Please email beanstalk@malley-bailey.com for sample inquiry.
Finally, to ensure you are using the correct postage, I recommend taking a fully assembled invitation set to your Post Office to be weighed. Don't forget to stamp your reply cards too!
Payment
Payment & Order: A non-refundable 50% deposit of the quoted order total is required to schedule a project. The balance is due immediately upon project completion, before delivery of the finished goods. If the scope of the order changes after the deposit has been paid, then the balance due will be adjusted accordingly. However, in the event that the scope of the project is reduced below the level of the original deport, no refund will be made but final balance adjusted accordingly.
Acceptance of a deposit ensures an agreed-upon project start date, subject to timely receipt of text and materials from the client. If the client cancels an order after the initial deposit has been
accepted, the deposit is not refundable. The client is also responsible for paying for any work already completed with exceeds the deposit amount.
All paper must be shipped at the client’s expense. Shipping totals will be provided before products are placed for print.
Materials Allowance: I n the event that you wish for hand addressed calligraphy products (ie, envelopes, place cards), a 20% client-provided materials allowance is required for all non-digitized calligraphy orders. For example, for 100 finished envelopes, at least 120 blank envelopes must be provided. The same applies to unorthodox substrates (ie, leaves, or tile). Unused materials will be returned to the client upon project completion.
Large items on chalkboard, wood, and mirror are not subject to the 20% allowance. Pricing is provided with inquiry.
Submission of Text & Address Lists: Guest names and addresses must be submitted exactly as they should be produced in calligraphy. This included formal titles, capitalization, abbreviations and punctuation. An excel spreadsheet form will be provided. When submitting the spreadsheet, each line of the address must be in its own column. Spreadsheets with extra columns of information that are not relevant to the job will not be accepted.
Proofread and finalize all text and guests lists before submitting them. Any changes or additions should be emailed immediately as a separate document. If redos are required based on the new document, they will be charged as additional items.
Any redos required because of typographical errors on the part of Beanstalk Paperie will be done immediately and shipped at no charge.
Rush Fee: If you are in need of your wedding stationery before the standard lead time, design and printing services can be rushed for 40% of the quoted total order.
Cancellation Fee: The deposit made at the start of the job will not be refunded, even if the order is cancelled before work begins. If the job is more than halfway done at time of cancellation, additional money will be owed to cover the work completed.
Congratulations on your engagement and impending nuptials! We are thrilled that you are considering Beanstalk Paperie to be apart of your special day!
