Question 1

Get Organized!

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We recommend  organizing a guest list of all your guests full names, address and zip codes. Give yourself time to confirm any questionable spellings and vital information to plan accordingly. This will make your ordering process for save-the-dates and invitations easier.    Determine your estimated mailing and RSVP date. Check with your caterer for the date your final headcount is due to them, and add a little extra time for those who do not adhere to the RSVP deadline. You may need to call and inquire as to their response - it is unfortunate this happens, but not untypical.   Order all day-of-paper goods at least 4 weeks prior to event date. This includes, but not limited to, seating cards, ceremony programs, beverage and guest napkins, etc.

Question 2

Contact Us

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Best methods to reach out is email or phone: Email:              hello@rsvps4u.com Voice Phone:  (954) 306-5999.   Office Hours are Monday-Friday  9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Eastern Time.    If you would like to set up a consultation, please use our Contact Us - Get In Touch Form.

Question 3

Consultation

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METHOD In Person, Email, Voice Phone or Virtual consultation is complimentary.   HELP US TO HELP YOU Emailing details at least 5 days before appointment will help to maximize your consultation time with our preliminary preparation.   INSPIRATION Show your inspiration photos, Pinterest Board, Dress, Flowers, Colors, Location, Time of Day, etc...   BUDGET By providing us with your budget and expectations for components and services before appointment, along with your Inspiration may help us hone in on invitations to show you at the consultation.

Question 4

When should I send Save-the-Dates?

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For local weddings, we recommend sending Save-the-Dates 6-8 months prior.   For destination weddings, we recommend sending Save-the-Dates 8-12 months prior with a website link your guests can refer to as they make travel arrangements.

Question 5

How early is too early to start looking for wedding invitations?

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Planning ahead is essential to achieving the best results. It is better to be early, than to be late.

Question 6

Cost of Invitations

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As each client has different needs, most invitations and enclosures are sold à la carte. Many factors go into pricing an invitation, such as quantity, quality, papers/materials, printing method, style features, embellishments, production, complexity, brand, designers, card types, and more. Invitations can be simple to extravagent and vary based on many factors. Although prices do vary from brand to brand and designer to designer, we can give you a rough idea of average estimated pricing based on the tiers in the industry. The figures below provide an rough average price based on 100 pieces minimum.: Standard:         $  2.30 and up/invitation Acrylic:             $  6.50 and up/invitation Custom:           $  8.00 and up/invitation Designer:          $14.00 and up/invitation To best factor it into your budget, the typical rule of thumb for an average price for standard invitations should be about 3-5%, custom invitations 5-8%, and designer invitations 8-10% of your overall wedding budget.

Question 7

When to order invitations?

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*We recommend  ordering invitations 4-6 months prior to event date. Be 100% certain no details as to ceremony time, reception time, location(s) and your guest list will not change after ordering invitations.   Invitations can roughly take appxoimately 3-12 weeks after final approval of the proof, depending on the degree of customization, not including shipping time.   *As we are in a pandemic, there are labor and resource shortages with may of the invitation companies. We recommend ordering your invitations 6 months prior.

Question 8

How many invitations should you order?

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Count: 1+ per household, unless grown children will receive their own invitation too. 2-3 for keepsakes 1-2 for the photographer and videographer   5-10 extra invitations and enclosures (in case you expand your guest list or if one gets lost in the mail), and add 20% extra envelopes, especially  when self-addressing or hiring a calligrapher) for addressing mess-ups).   It is far less costly to order the additional invitations, enclosures, and envelopes with the original order. If additional quantities are needed after proof approval process has been completed, it will be considered a "new order" and in the end wiill wnd up costing you much more than if you had made the initial investment by ordering more at the iniital order.   A "re-order" of additional components would be treated as a "new order," using the same proof files as the previous print job, and minimums typically apply.

Question 9

Artwork - Camera Ready

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Photos provide a unique and beautiful image to enhance wedding stationery into a custom creation.   If you are ordering photo invitations, please refer to these photo tips: If you are using a digital camera:   * Please turn off the date stamp. * Please set the camera to the highest resolution. * Natural light is best. Try to take a photo during peak daylight hours. * If using a flash, stay in the flash range. Pictures taken out of flash range will be too dark. * If you don't know your flash range, take the picture no further than five feet away.   Backgrounds: * Solid color backgrounds are best. Patterns can take away from features and be              distracting. * Black or white fabric that is not sheer and does not have shimmer and using natural      lighting creates a beautiful shot! * Capturing the moment, instead of posting, makes excellent photos. * Specific aspects such as a baby's tiny hands, feet, ears, etc., are adorable!   Taking the Picture: * Stand reasonably close, but not too close, above the object, or the picture could be   out of focus. * If the picture is of people, the subjects may or may not want to look directly at the      camera. * Try several different angles. * You can take several delayed shots of the same position, which allows for       movement and expression changes. * If you are taking a baby picture, focus on the baby in the picture; your goal is to fill the    picture area with your baby's body.   Sending the Finished Picture: * When using a scanner, please clean the scanner top first. Any dust on the scanner will      pick up on the picture you send. Scan pictures at 600 dpi, in color, for the best    resolution/type of picture. * The file sizes of the pictures should be LARGE. Trying sending only 1-3 pictures per   email to prevent the email system from shrinking pictures. * Send pictures in natural color. In some cases, we may change them to black & white or   sepia. For the highest quality printed product, we recommend the following:   FILE TYPE: Vendor requirements vary. Please consult your invitation consultant for version needed for photos, logos, motifs, or images to determine what is acceptable.  DPI (dots per inch): 300 DPI, may be acceptable, but preferably 600 DPI or greater is best   COLOR PROFILE: sRGB

Question 10

How far in advance should we request the RSVP deadline?

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We recommend setting the RSVP deadline 4-6 weeks before wedding or evnet, to allow enough time for follow-up calls, seating arrangements, and prividng guarantee numbers to caterers, planners, florists/decors and linen rental companies.

Question 11

Typography/Fonts

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Each invitation company has their own font selections available. Please consult for available fonts.   Remember, legibility is very important. It's always best to avoid to much confusion by the receipients as possible with important information.   Always double-check and triple-check your proofs and address list to make sure everything is spelled out correctly. We're human and can make mistakes!

Question 12

Proofs

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Upon receipt of signed agreement and retainer payment, your order will be entered for a proof to be created for invitations within approximately 7 business days.  Proofs will be emailed to you for your final review and approval. During this time, the order will be placed on hold until your approval is received back.   Once your final approval is received, it will be moved into the production phase for printing.   * Rush proofs are based on availability, when order is placed, and when it moves into the production phase. Please consult for additional questions.

Question 13

When to mail invitations?

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Invitations should be mailed to your guests 6-12 weeks before the big day.   Using the below recommendations, use the further time mailing based on your guest list.   Mail 6-8 weeks in advance of event - if all guests are local only Mail 8-10 weeks in advance of event - if out of town, but all within the U.S.A. Mail 10-12 weeks in advance of event - if some guests include out of the country.   If wedding or mail date falls close to holiday season, we recommend sending them slightly ealier to allow for extended postal processl times, guest travel arrangements, etc.

Question 14

Postage

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We highly recommend having your local U.S.P.S. branch office assess postage needed for reply and outer envelopes. They can verify the correct postage for the size, wight and thickness of your invitation.   Mailings for out of the country, should also be assessed by the U.S.P.S.. (Note: for those envelopes going to guests out of the country, you do not need to affix a stamp on the reply card envelope. The recipients will need to obtain stamps from their respective countries.)

Question 15

Response Card Tips

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Check out our blog post on response card tips.

Question 16

Tissue paper

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Check out our blog on the history of tissue paper

Question 17

Addressing Envelopes

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Address outer envelopes, inner envelopes (if applicable), and the response envelope by hand. Use calligraphy if possible.   Addressing service is an optional add-on. Please inquire for additional pricing.

Question 18

Invitation Assembly

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Check out our blog on Invitation Assembly.   Invitation assembly refers to affixing layers, embellishments, etc.  Some invitation lines come already assembly, and some require assembly.  Should you require assembly, that is not included, please consult for additional costs, which vary on complexity and time.  For white glove envelope stuffing, please see separate FAQ for additional pricing.

Question 19

White Glove Envelope Stuffing

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Check out or blog on our White Glove envelope stuffing.   Additional services for envelope stuffing are available. Please consult for cost, which varies depending on complexity and time. Starting at $100.00 per hour.  Postage Stamps are not included. Please consult for pricing.

Question 20

USPS Stamps

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The Post Office offers a wide variety of stamp that can be used for your invitations. It is highly recommended to have the USPS facility assess proper postage fees on an assembled invitation before buying stamps. Usually with the weight of invitations, multiple stamps need to be used to add up to the correct postage needed, or buy the highest amount assessed in the stamp available (if possible).  The best thing about using stamps from the Post Office is that there are no mark ups on the stamps.  https://www.usps.com/ship/custom-mail-stamps.htm  or https://www.stamps.com/ (Note: we recommend checking with the post office to confirm if they still own this site).   A fun and creative way to customize your envelopes is to use Vintage stamps.   *please note that custom designed stamps have been discontinued by USPS as of June 8, 2020.

Question 21

Hand-canceling

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Check out our blog post on  hand-canceling .

Question 22

Affiliates

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As an affiliate, we do not have an account to make purchases on your behalf. We receive a minimal commission for advertising their businesses and you will redirected with the link to purchase directly on their site.

Question 23

Shipping Locations

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Yes! We work with couples and clients across the contiguous U.S.A.

Question 24

Acceptable Forms of Payment

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CREDIT CARDS: We send invoices through our online system to pay directly online. We accept most major credit cards (American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Discover Card)   LOCAL BANK CHECK You can mail a local bank check. There is a 10 day holding period after payment is received before order is placed. Please consult for arrangements.   CASH If you are in the South Florida area, cash payments are always accepted. Please consult for arrangements.

Question 25

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Regarding Sales and Use Tax

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We collect and remit sales tax for shipments delivered in the State of Florida. We are not required to and do not collect sales tax in other states. Shipments to other states may be subject to sales or use tax unless the purchase is specifically exempt. Please note that there is no exemption from state sales or use tax based merely on the fact that a purchase is made over the Internet, by catalog, or by other remote means. Some states require that a consumer declare sales or use tax to be paid annually on the appropriate tax forms. Additional information may be found on the respective Department of Revenue website.

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