Armato Design ~ Invitations for Every Occasion ~ Custom Process & Policies

CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION GATHERING
Custom invitation designs begin with a simple conversation about you as a couple, the type of wedding you envision and styles you are attracted to. This conversation is an essential part of finding the perfect expression of your individual wedding. Though it is not a very romantic notion, it is helpful to remember that wedding stationery like business stationery is more successful when there is a single, unifying theme and look to it. That is what I, as the designer, am here to help with. You can make this process more effective by considering the following:

QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER
1. Tell me everything! How did you meet? What do you like doing together? Is there a specific motif or symbol you would like to include on the invitations? This could be anything from the lace on your dress to your location to a private joke held between the two of you. What kind of feeling do you want to convey with your invitations? Are you a formal or casual couple? Will it be a formal or casual wedding? Why did you choose your wedding location? What are the colors you are using? What flowers will you have in your bouquet? Your maids' bouquets? What do you want to avoid with your invitations?
2. What components do you want? Will it just be an invitation and reply card? Will you include a map/directions card, accommodations card, reception card? What about save-the-dates, programs, thank-yous? Will you need place cards, menus or packaging for your favors?
3. How many invitation sets do you need? Always order at least 25 more than you need. Keep in mind that it is better to have extra than to have to go back on press, which is expensive and time consuming. Also people close you often request a second copy for scrapbooks and/or framing.
4. Carefully consider the wording of each piece. Will it be formal or casual? Traditional or modern? Are there menu items to be included on the reply card? We will also need the addresses to be included: both the return address on the invitation and the mailin address on the reply if they are different.

The information you provide will guide the design of your custom invitation so be as thorough as possible and have fun!

Please contact me for a consultaion if you are interested in custom designs.

DESIGN PROCESS AND POLICIES
When you decide that I am the designer for you, a signed contract and a $500 non-refundable deposit begins the design process. Within three weeks of receiving the first deposit, three different designs will be presented to you either in person or via email along with their associated estimates. Once a single design is chosen, a signed estimate as well as 50% of the estimate is due, less the initial deposit of $500. This too is non-refundable. We will then begin to refine the design of the invitation and it's components.

REVISIONS
You are given a total of three revisions as part of the original estimate. Anything beyond this will be charged a rate of $50 per hour. All changes must be signed and faxed or mailed back to me in order to proceed to the next revision.

FINAL APPROVAL
Each piece of the final invitation design must be signed indicating that they are to your specifications and are error free. This must be done by fax or mail and cannot be done over email or on the phone. Please proofread very carefully as Armato Design is not responsible for errors or typos that appear on the final product that also appear on the signed and approved proof.

FINAL PAYMENT
After final approval and before going to press the remainder of the bill will be due. Armato Design will not proceed to print without payment in full.

DELIVERY TIME
Standard delivery time is 3-5 weeks after final approval and payment, but may vary depending on the size of your order.

CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations before going to press will be accepted. The 50% deposit will not be refunded.

Cancellations after the invitations and associated components have been printed are not accepted or refunded. Remember that payment in full is due before going to press.

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close window	CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION GATHERING Custom invitation designs begin with a simple conversation about you as a couple, the type of wedding you envision and styles you are attracted to. This conversation is an essential part of finding the perfect expression of your individual wedding. Though it is not a very romantic notion, it is helpful to remember that wedding stationery like business stationery is more successful when there is a single, unifying theme and look to it. That is what I, as the designer, am here to help with. You can make this process more effective by considering the following: QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER 1. Tell me everything! How did you meet? What do you like doing together? Is there a specific motif or symbol you would like to include on the invitations? This could be anything from the lace on your dress to your location to a private joke held between the two of you. What kind of feeling do you want to convey with your invitations? Are you a formal or casual couple? Will it be a formal or casual wedding? Why did you choose your wedding location? What are the colors you are using? What flowers will you have in your bouquet? Your maids' bouquets? What do you want to avoid with your invitations? 2. What components do you want? Will it just be an invitation and reply card? Will you include a map/directions card, accommodations card, reception card? What about save-the-dates, programs, thank-yous? Will you need place cards, menus or packaging for your favors? 3. How many invitation sets do you need? Always order at least 25 more than you need. Keep in mind that it is better to have extra than to have to go back on press, which is expensive and time consuming. Also people close you often request a second copy for scrapbooks and/or framing. 4. Carefully consider the wording of each piece. Will it be formal or casual? Traditional or modern? Are there menu items to be included on the reply card? We will also need the addresses to be included: both the return address on the invitation and the mailin address on the reply if they are different. The information you provide will guide the design of your custom invitation so be as thorough as possible and have fun! Please contact me for a consultaion if you are interested in custom designs. DESIGN PROCESS AND POLICIES When you decide that I am the designer for you, a signed contract and a $500 non-refundable deposit begins the design process. Within three weeks of receiving the first deposit, three different designs will be presented to you either in person or via email along with their associated estimates. Once a single design is chosen, a signed estimate as well as 50% of the estimate is due, less the initial deposit of $500. This too is non-refundable. We will then begin to refine the design of the invitation and it's components. REVISIONS You are given a total of three revisions as part of the original estimate. Anything beyond this will be charged a rate of $50 per hour. All changes must be signed and faxed or mailed back to me in order to proceed to the next revision. FINAL APPROVAL Each piece of the final invitation design must be signed indicating that they are to your specifications and are error free. This must be done by fax or mail and cannot be done over email or on the phone. Please proofread very carefully as Armato Design is not responsible for errors or typos that appear on the final product that also appear on the signed and approved proof. FINAL PAYMENT After final approval and before going to press the remainder of the bill will be due. Armato Design will not proceed to print without payment in full. DELIVERY TIME Standard delivery time is 3-5 weeks after final approval and payment, but may vary depending on the size of your order. CANCELLATIONS Cancellations before going to press will be accepted. The 50% deposit will not be refunded. Cancellations after the invitations and associated components have been printed are not accepted or refunded. Remember that payment in full is due before going to press.