Wedding Stationery Advice

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RyanThomas

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As a student I'm still inexperienced in certain fields and I've now come across a situation that's stumped me. To date, any print work I've completed has been a relatively straight forward process getting it printed, but now I need a little advice if possible.

So I've been asked to design & produce the stationery for a client's wedding. At the very least this means wedding invitations, but this may also include save the dates, table plans, place names, RSVP, thank you cards etc

Designing the collection isn't a problem, getting it printed however, is as I have no idea what I'm searching for from a printing perspective. Getting business cards, posters, postcards and the sorts printed has proved easy in the past because there are endless companies that'll print off products like that, but with wedding stationery being more of a bespoke situation I don't know how to approach the project. I find it more complex in terms of paper types and weights, embossing, potentially laser cutting etc

Does anyone have any experience in the wedding field that can assist me?
 
Find out the clients budget. Then find a printer near you with digital print and small offset litho (B3 will do). Go and talk to them. Ask to see samples and perhaps even paper/board swatches they use. They will (if they are any good) be willing to help. If they don't want to help, go and find a printer who will.

Which is why I bang on about making friends with a local printer.... (see previous posts!!!!)
 
Yup. Best to get to know a local printer. Online services are great. However, they stick to tried and tested products and getting information about bespoke items is very difficult.

For wedding stationery try to find a printer that does embossing, foiling and die cutting in-house. They may use an old platen or something. You'll be able to see the process and the materials and finish.

We do some work in-house but when it comes to specialist services it's best to get to know someone.

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As said above, get pally with a good local printer (not one of those p**s poor highstreet budget printers) see what stock they recomend for different price ranges and processes then take the information (and hopefully some samples) back to your client. Obviously don't disclose the print costs to the client but have a rough idea of the total cost of each option as theres nothing more annoying for a client than a designer who wont or can't tell them what it'll all cost.
 
Minuteman Press said:
What Katedesign said.
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Eeerrr... +1 spam from a moderator? *tut tut* hehe joking :p


The hardest part about printing bespoke stationery is getting the balance right between quality and cost.

High GSM papre tends to mean higher paper but comes with a higher price.
The extra touches such as odd hole positions (for lacing, tags and the like) will usually push the price up a little too.

As Katedesign suggests, making friends with a local printer is a great way to get the budget down :)
Most printers will give a great "first job" price to attract repeat business too so push for it ;)
 
Hi there,

Does anyone know of a good stationery supply shop? Not office supplies as such, but more like pretty paper, ribbon, crafty things, etc.

I am going to make my sister’s wedding invitations (western-style for an Aussie wedding) but I don’t know where to look up here. I went to Papyrus but they don’t have much make-your-own stuff except for a few kits which weren't that nice.

I have most of the other stuff like paper cutting boards etc so just need the paper etc.

Thanks in advance for any help
 
munstermad said:
Hi there,

Does anyone know of a good stationery supply shop? Not office supplies as such, but more like pretty paper, ribbon, crafty things, etc.

I am going to make my sister’s wedding invitations (western-style for an Aussie wedding) but I don’t know where to look up here. I went to Papyrus but they don’t have much make-your-own stuff except for a few kits which weren't that nice.

I have most of the other stuff like paper cutting boards etc so just need the paper etc.

Thanks in advance for any help
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In the UK I could point you to one or two but as your IP says USA I don't think many of us will be of much use seeing as this is a UK based forum with primarily UK based users.

If you're ok with UK companies let us know and I'll post up what I have.
 
Levi said:
In the UK I could point you to one or two but as your IP says USA I don't think many of us will be of much use seeing as this is a UK based forum with primarily UK based users [deleted]
If you're ok with UK companies let us know and I'll post up what I have.
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you can share what you have. It's a humble request. thanks
 
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munstermad said:
you can share what you have. It's a humble request. thanks
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https://www.thepaperbox.co.uk/diy-weddings/ I have used this company for card and it was a quick turn around etc (I'm UK based though)

https://www.imaginediy.co.uk/ I haven't used these but I bookmarked them due to the below which cropped up randomly while hunting some plain cream coloured card (yeah I have no idea why either)
www.imaginediy.co.uk

Amelie Laser Cut Pocket Invitation in Wine (Burgundy) - Imagine DIY

The romantic Amelie Laser Cut Pocket Invitation is sure to make a strong impression with your guests.This beautiful pocket fold invitation has an intricate laser cut design on the front. The pocket fold design opens up to reveal a beautiful laser cut pocket, allowing plenty of room for your...
www.imaginediy.co.uk www.imaginediy.co.uk
seems imaginediy will send international if you're prepared to pay the postage etc
 
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