Semi Custom Wedding Invitations

Beauty
on a Budget

The benefit of the shopping via the semi-custom collection is that you are receiving a high quality design and finished product with out the custom price tag. Choose from nine coastal inspired invitation suites designed for your Newport, Rhode Island wedding.

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Our Approach

Semi Custom Process

01

The Options

The first step here is to explore the designs in my semi-custom collections. There are a wide range of options available across a few design styles. If one strikes a chord with you grab the package that fits your needs and budget along with some sweet upgrades to deck out your suite. Easy peasy, right? 

02

Customizations

Once you've chosen your design and package, it's time to add your personal touch. Tweak the wording, choose from 10+ fonts, select your ink colors, and pick your paper. The general design layout however will remain the same. This keeps things budget-friendly and speedy, without sacrificing that personalized flair you're after.

03

Place Order

After finalizing your choices—proceed to checkout. The next step is to submit a 50% deposit (after completing the form) to initiate the design process. An informative welcome email will follow. This is where you provide all the essential details for your suite—names, date, venue, wording, etc.

04

Design Proofs

Once the info form is submitted, I'll create and deliver your proof digitally within a few business days. It will feature a full mock-up, with individual pieces detailed below with designated spots to approve or share feedback for each element. If additional customizations are required, expect those back within 5 business days. 

05

Design Upgrade

If you feel like more control of the design of your suite is warranted, you can choose to upgrade your design to have access to an unlimited number of fonts and ink colors as well as my library of wedding icons. Design upgrade starts at $135.

06

Approval and Payment

After the designs are finalized, we'll need you to sign and return a print release, along with settling the balance payment. Once these steps are wrapped up and you've submitted the addresses, we're all set to kick off production. It's the final stretch to bringing your vision to life!

07

Production + Shipping

Production is about 2 weeks depending on which suite was ordered. This includes the address printing and liner installation if needed.

When your order is ready for shipping it will be shipped via UPS or Fed Ex to the address submitted on your print release. Shipping usually takes 3-5 business days.

The Investment

For semi-custom wedding invitations, prices start at $5.75 for a 3-piece set, $7.25 for a 4-piece set and $8.75 for a 5-piece set, all digitally printed. Minimum quantity of sets is 35. The average Elated Paper Co. bride spends approximately $650 - $1500+ on semi-custom wedding invitations. Design upgrades (tailored semi-custom) start at $135 on semi-custom designs.

Semi-custom from $575 for 100 suites

Let's Do This

Frequently asked

Questions

when do I mail my save the dates & invites

Save the dates can be mailed 9-12 months ahead of your wedding to give guests time to plan. Invitations can be mailed 9-12 weeks ahead of your wedding date with a response date of 4-6 weeks prior to the wedding. Destination weddings or weddings held over a holiday can be mailed 12+ weeks ahead of time.

how long does the process take?

The process usually takes 3-4 weeks from start to finish for semi-custom orders. Design is usually a couple weeks and printing & shipping is usually 1 1/2 weeks for a total of 3-4 weeks.

can you send me physical samples?

While I don't offer physical samples of specific wedding stationery suites I have a sample paper pack that I'm happy to send along. Just email me with your address and I'd happy to drop it in the mail to you!

when do we start?

Invitations are mailed out typically 10-12 weeks before the wedding date. That being said, if you are planning a "destination" wedding mailing could be 12-14 weeks before the wedding day. To have the best experience possible the design process is best started 6-8+ months before the wedding.

do you offer envelope addressing?

Along with upgraded paper stock, envelope addressing is my most popular add-on. Designed with coordinating fonts and colors envelopes can be digitally printed. Envelope addressing is $1.75/ invitation and if this option is added an excel file for inputting your addresses will be provided. RSVP envelopes come pre-printed with your response address.

will my invitations come assembled?

When you receive your invitations, if there are any envelope liners, those will be adhered as part of our complimentary service. Detailed assembly instructions are provided to you once your order goes into production. Mailing services are not offered.

how does the design process work?

This is the part of the process I and my clients enjoy most! During checkout you will select from 10+ fonts and colors to customize your suite. Once purchased I'll send along a questionnaire to gather all the information needed to start your proofs. I will create the full suite mock up along with individual proofs for you to approve or provide feedback.

what print options are available?

For all suites the base printing option available is flat digital printing. For semi-custom suites with design upgrades specialty printing can also be added for additional charges. Upgraded print types do require a longer lead time for production.

Digital printing ($) is flat printing where a digital image is transferred directly onto the paper. Digital printing allows for a quicker turnaround and use of multiple colors for the same price.

Thermography ($$) printing is where a powder is placed onto the paper and heated in a way to produced a raised effect. Thermography is priced by each added color.

Letterpress ($$$) printing is where a polymer plate is created of the artwork, inked and pressed into cotton stock to create a depression in the paper. This is a classic and beautiful print method and is also priced by color. A wide range of house inks are available and can be mixed with flat printing.

Foil ($$$) printing is where a plate is created of the artwork and metallic foil is pressed into the stock to create a depression in the paper. Foils are available in a variety of colors and can be mixed with both flat printing and letterpress printing.

how do i mail my invitations?

I highly recommend taking a completed suite to the post office for weighing. A variety of factors can alter the cost of mailing a suite. If you've added ribbon or other items that increase the depth of a suite there may be a postal surcharge added. Most suites will weigh between 2 - 4 ounces with the majority being in the 2 ounce range. Reply cards will typically take a first class (forever) stamp. Some post offices will hand cancel invitations for you however even when this is done suites may end up going through a machine at another sorting facility. When in doubt over-estimate your postage!

who knew the exact look to portray the timeless style of my wedding location, Newport, RI. I, of course, cried when I got the invites because they were even better in person.

I was so excited to find a local artist

- logan s.

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Who said the good stuff in life has to cost a fortune?

We're sure to have something that strikes a chord for you in our wide range of semi-custom wedding invitation suites.

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