Our Process

At Paper & Poste, we specialize in crafting unique wedding stationery that reflects your vision. Whether you want something completely original or a personalized twist on our designs, we're here for you. Your dedicated Graphic Designer will guide you every step of the way, ensuring your chosen details blend seamlessly into your wedding. With over 13 years of experience in creating custom invitations in various print methods, we've proudly served couples locally and globally. We celebrate love in all its forms and are committed to making your invitations beautifully unique.

Our invitation orders typically take 6-10 weeks to complete, starting from the retainer payment until you have your printed invitations. To plan well, we suggest scheduling your consultation 8-12 months before your wedding date. Please keep this timeline in mind when booking your appointment.

1 | Meet with us.

Start your stationery journey with a complimentary consultation tailored to your preferences! Whether in-person, via Zoom, or on a call, we're here to explore your wedding ideas. We'll dive into every detail you envision for your special day, design elements, printing options, and more.

At Paper & Poste, we believe in crafting a unique experience that matches your wedding. That's why we offer fully customizable options without set packages. Your custom suite is flexible, allowing you to create your dream ensemble just the way you want. Your vision guides us – let's bring it to life together!

2 | Work with us.

After your consultation, your Graphic Designer will create a detailed estimate based on your choices. This breakdown helps you review and adjust before confirming your order. The estimate includes a Project Timeline to keep your order on track.

Once we receive your signed contract and a 50% retainer, your project officially starts on our client calendar. From here, our team focuses on executing your vision, ensuring every detail is just as you imagined.

3 | Let’s bring your invitation to life.

Get ready for the creative phase! Together, we'll perfect your custom design using tailored digital mock-ups. We'll send you different versions for your feedback, aligning with our initial discussions on design, printing methods, and paper choices.

Once you're thrilled with the final concept and approve it, the remaining balance is due. This marks the start of the print production phase. If you've chosen our assembly and mailing services, that will be the final step in completing your order. Our team is always eagerly anticipating the transformation of your vision into stunning stationery. We're just as excited as you are to see this journey from concept to print come alive!

 

“Creating something from scratch and having our vision realized was an amazing experience and we are so grateful to have worked with such a talented designer.”

— Katherine & Jay

Frequently
Asked
Questions

  • Absolutely, custom design is our specialty, and we're excited to bring your unique vision to life! At Paper & Poste, all our designs are custom-crafted, unless specifically requested otherwise. During your consultation, you and your dedicated Graphic Designer will engage in a conversation about your invitation vision. Together, we'll propose ideas that resonate with your style and preferences, which will be outlined in your estimate and reflected in your designs.

    However, we understand that sometimes clients discover an existing design of ours they adore—and that's perfectly fine! In such cases, we're more than happy to further customize your order, tailoring it to seamlessly align with your desired colour palette, theme, and any additional pieces you require. Whether starting from scratch or building upon an existing design, our aim remains to create a suite that's uniquely yours.

  • At Paper & Poste, each of our invitations is a unique creation, and therefore, the cost varies for every order. Numerous factors contribute to the pricing, including the quantity of invitations, chosen printing methods, and the specific pieces within your suite. Additionally, any embellishments—such as envelope liners, wax seals, belly bands, or ribbons—beyond the functional components also impact the overall cost. However, we find our average client spends between $3000-$6000 on their invitations.

    If you'd like a general estimate before scheduling an appointment, we're happy to assist! Simply reach out to us via email, and we'll provide you with an initial overview to help guide your decision-making process. Our goal is to ensure transparency and create an invitation suite that beautifully aligns with your vision and budget.

  • At Paper & Poste, we provide a diverse range of printing methods to suit your preferences. For in-house printing, we offer CMYK and Vivid White/Gold/Silver for digital printing. Additionally, we collaborate with trusted partners for specialized printing methods such as letterpress, foil, and embossing.

    To maximize cost-effectiveness, we offer the flexibility to combine different printing methods within your order. This allows you to create a stunning and unique suite while optimizing the overall cost. Our commitment is to offer you a range of options that best complement your envisioned design, ensuring your stationery stands out in both quality and creativity.

  • Absolutely, at Paper & Poste, we provide comprehensive mailing and assembly services tailored to meet our clients' needs. This additional service can be seamlessly integrated into your estimate upon request. When opting for our mailing and assembly services, we also include the face value cost of postage in your final invoice. It's important to note that while we strive to accommodate custom postage, Canada Post currently offers limited options, and we'll procure the available options for your order. Our aim is to streamline the process, ensuring that your beautifully crafted stationery reaches its destination with ease and elegance.

    Please note, we are not affiliated with Canada Post in anyway. Once your invitations have been safely picked up by a Canada Post representative, they are in the mail system and are out of our control.

  • Yes of course! At Paper & Poste, we extend our services to include Day of Stationery needs. When you entrust us with designing your Save the Dates and/or Wedding Invitations, you're automatically added to our Client Calendar. Approximately 6 weeks before your wedding date, we reach out to discuss and initiate the process for any Day of Stationery requirements.

    If you have a wedding planner, they typically take the lead in contacting us and initiating the quoting process for Day of Stationery. However, if you don't have a wedding planner or didn't engage our services for invitations, fret not! We're more than happy to collaborate with you. To ensure we can accommodate your needs, securing your date promptly is essential. We're here to seamlessly blend our creativity with your wedding day.

  • The short answer is - maybe! Printing-only orders might be possible. As we manage all our digital printing in-house, we can potentially fulfill print-only requests. If you have your own design or a file crafted by a Graphic Designer that you'd like printed at our studio, please reach out via email for a personalized quote.

    We handle print-only orders on a case-by-case basis, considering specific requirements, file types, and timelines. While accommodating these requests depends on various factors, we always strive to align them with our print production schedule. Your inquiry is important to us, and we'll do our utmost to facilitate your printing needs.

  • No! We also offer additional hourly Graphic Design services on a project by project basis. This could include Personal Stationery, Bridal or Baby Shower, Corporate Events, Business Cards etc. Please email us your request and we can look into it further!

  • We do! Please visit our Brand Studio Page for more details.

Still have questions? No problem!

Please email us your request at info@paperandposte.ca.