What are the advantages of printing my own stationary?
The biggest advantage is that you are able to save big bucks on high quality paper goods. Whether you need to print 50 or 500, the cost for the design remains the same and you are not paying someone to assemble them for you. You also reduce shipping costs by receiving the design via email and printing locally.
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What format are the printable files?
For printable patterns and party packages, you will receive a multi-page PDF file containing all the goodies. Just open the file and hit print!
For wedding invitation suites, you have the choice to receive either a JPEG file or PDF file.
The JPEG files are great for printing on pre-cut inserts. This may or may not leave you with a full bleed print; it depends on the capabilities and settings of your printer.
The PDF files are laid out with multiple designs per page on standard 8.5″ x 11″ paper and are great for printing and then cutting afterwards with a paper cutter. This will leave you with a full bleed print on any standard printer..
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What is the best way to print my invitations?
There are many options for printing your invitations; you can print them at home, send them to an online printer, or make color copies at any office supply store. I recommend printing on cardstock weight for a more polished look.
As mentioned in the question above, whether or not you want a full bleed print will likely dictate your method of printing. If you choose to print on pre-cut inserts, keep in mind that it is possible that you might not be able to achieve a “full bleed” print. Most home printers are not capable of printing all the way to the edge without a margin.
For a full bleed print, it’s best to print the PDF files with multiple inserts per page onto 8.5″ x 11″ cardstock. This can be done on a home printer or at most copy centers (Staples, Office Max, Kinko’s, etc). Then, use a paper cutter to cut on the cutting guidelines around each piece.
Money-saving tip: If you are printing at a copy shop, it is typically cheaper to buy a package of cardstock and provide it to the copy center to print on. This way, they only charge you the price of a color copy, rather than the price of a color copy on cardstock.
Time-saving tip: Many copy centers have industrial paper cutters that can cut through hundreds of sheets at once at a very affordable price. {When I made my invitation sets, the cost was about 25 cents per cut, so it was under $10 to do all of the cutting.}
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Can you customize your designs for my wedding colors and fonts?
Yes, the colors, fonts, and wording can be customized, and it is included in the price of the design.
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How many invitations are included in the printable listings?
As many as you need! I customize the design especially for you and send you a digital PDF or JPEG file for you to print as many copies as you require.
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What materials do I need to assemble the invitations?
This can vary depending on your aesthetic and your budget, so I will describe the materials needed to create the pocketfold invitation suite below.
In addition to the printed 4.5″x6.5″ invitation, 3.5″x5″ RSVP card, and 3.5″x6.75″ printed reception card, this set would require a 5″x7″ pocketfold envelope, 4.75″x6.75″ invitation mat, 3.625″x5.125″ RSVP envelope, and an A7 5.25″x7.25″ mailing envelope. You would also need a sticker or ribbon to hold the pocketfold closed. You could use either double sided tape or a glue stick to affix the invitation and mat to the pocketfold. All of these items can be found at various online retailers such as Cards and Pockets or Paper Source.
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I am having a small wedding, and need only the invitation, not the RSVP card or reception card. Can you design just the invitation for me?
Of course, please contact me for a quote.
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Hopefully that answers most of your questions, but if not, feel free to contact me!
