QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER
1. What invitation design have you chosen?
2. What is your chosen typeface or combination of typefaces and ink color or colors?
3. 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 or menus? Please note that because a map cannot be pre-designed, it will be charged separately as a custom order fitting into the desired invitation style.
4. 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 to you often request a second copy for scrapbooks and/or framing.
5. 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 mailing address on the reply if they are different.
PROCESS AND POLICIES When all of the above questions have been answered an estimate will be provided. A signed estimate, contract and a 50% non-refundable deposit begins the process. A color proof will be mailed or emailed to you as a pdf in 5-7 business days after receipt of the deposit, estimate and contract.
REVISIONS A total of three revisions are available to you as part of the estimate. Further revisions are billed at a rate of $50 per hour. All changes must be signed and faxed or mailed back to us 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.
