To order wedding invitations please let us know the pieces you will need, the estimated quantity, design preferences, and the date of your wedding. Once you are ready to proceed, we will create proofs via PDF for your review and approval. Upon approval of the proofs, the normal turnaround time to produce invitations is three weeks, plus delivery time. (Faster turnaround is available for an additional fee.) We also work with designers to print their designs by letterpress, and we collobarate with couples who wish to do some or all of their own design.
We offer a variety of paper choices, but our favorite is Crane Lettra 100% cotton paper, which is a heavy-weight card (300 gsm, 110 lb. cover) with a handsome texture, with matching envelopes. Crane Lettra is available in bright white, pearl white, and ecru. The most common size for invitations is 5 x 7", but many other sizes are available. Base pricing for 5 x 7" invitations is as follows, printed in one color on Crane Lettra, with the design adapted from one of the exclusive designs we offer. For our exclusive designs which "bleed" (meaning that the image extends off the edge of the page; this requires printing on a larger sheet and trimming to the finished size), there is an additional cost starting at $30 for one to two bleed edges per card, $50 for three to four bleed edges; add $10 (2-side bleed) or $20 (3-4 sided bleed) per 100 for quantities over 100.
Base prices
Invitations plus envelopes with return address printed on back flap; includes 10% extra envelopes to allow for addressing mistakes. Quantity of 100: $350; Quantity of 200: $430. Other quantities are prorated based on these prices.
Reply card or postcard, printed one side, 3.5 x 5". Quantity of 100: $110; 200: $150
Reply envelope with printed address. Quantity of 100: $120; 200: $160
Directions card, 4 x 6". Quantity of 100: $120; 200: $160.
Options
Additional cost for second color on invitations: $90 up to 100 pieces, plus $20 per 100 thereafter.
Additional cost for same second color on each additional piece/side: $70 up to 100 pieces, plus $20 per 100 thereafter.
Blank inner envelopes: available in pearl white and bright white Crane Lettra only; add $40 for 100, and $60 for 200.
Maps: creating or reformatting maps to print-quality is additional depending on specifics; usually $50 - 100, more for hand-drawn maps
Other papers: Double-weight Crane Lettra
(600 gsm), English mouldmade 100% cotton Somerset (300 gsm, with one deckle edge if desired), Italian mouldmade Arturo (260 gsm, four tear-deckle edges, available in several pastel colors), and German mouldmade HahnemuhleBugra with a laid finish (130-520 gsm, available in 20 colors, including duplex options with different paper colors on each side); and for the ultimate in luxury, European handmade papers are available with true deckle edges on each side, as well as the option for a custom watermark with your family crest (minimum paper order required for custom watermark). Additional cost for alternate papers depends on weight, deckle edge preferences, colors, paper mill, etc.
(For all orders, shipping charges are additional at actual cost; sales tax is added in California.)
There are many other options for pieces and customization; custom designs often run $100 - 200, or more for complex designs and custom illustrations. Please contact us to find out more about services and pricing; we will be pleased to provide a fast response. We strive to provide affordable pricing based on your unique requirements. We can work from your concepts or design, or we can create a custom design to suit your needs and complement your event.
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Matthew Kelsey, Printer