For pre-designed templates: After you place your order and provide all the necessary wording and instructions, you will receive your initial digital proof within 2-5 business days. Once you approve the proof, we require 3-10 business days for printing before shipping out your cards. The entire process typically takes 5-15 business days (plus shipping time), depending on how promptly you respond to the proof and the number of changes you request. For semi-custom and full custom suites, please allow an additional 3-10 business days. If you opt for envelope printing and liners, please allow an additional 3-8 business days. Envelope printing and liners are additional 3-8 business days We also offer a RUSH processing/printing/shipping option. More information here.

Our designer/client communication is exclusively via email, with assists all parties to keep track of correspondence. We will not take design instructions or changes via telephone. All work requests must be in clear, concise writing, via email or via our order form. This means that the Client and A la Carte Paperie can look back over emails for clarification if needed. Client revisions should be, to avoid any confusion, in a single document or email (if possible), in a legible, easy to understand manner. Changes sent through in different emails in a disorganized or hard to understand manner will result in confusion on both sides and may add additional design fees.

A minimum order of 25 of each item is required. We accept orders in increments of 5 for US orders and 25 for international orders. It’s recommended to add 15-20% extra for last-minute guest list additions and keepsakes before placing your order. If you need to re-order cards after your design is approved and printed, the minimum re-order is 25 for each item (invite, RSVP, insert...) and the volume discount will not be provided based on the total number of cards you have already ordered. The additional price charged will be the true cost of the additional cards.

The items are in USD.

Yes, they are, as long as postal services would ship to them.

Yes, that is possible. We love creating new invitations and accept custom design projects with great excitement! We can create a new design from scratch that reflects your style and personality based on your ideas or sketches! More information here. Please send us a message via the Contact Form with as much detail as possible so that we can correspond about them. Custom invitations can take a bit longer than Pre-designed or Semi-Custom Invitations, and can cost at least 40-100% more, depending on the materials.

For the Pre-designed tempaltes: - wording customization (English included, foreign language extra) - one round of color change for background, fonts and simple graphics - 3 emailed digital proofs Illustrative changes - in form and color - are NOT included Font changes : $50 / round For Semi-Custom Projects: Same as above + replacing the landmark illustration(s) shown on the template with your venue/landmark illustration for a US$250 design fee/illustration. Custom illustrated maps: US$350 and up. and/or Mix-and-match 2-3 sets: select 2-3 pre-designed template from our store and use elements of each to create a new design for a US$250 design fee Printed invitation and sets pricing is the same as for our Pre-designed Collection. For Custom Projects with options to tailor your wedding stationery to the nines. When you choose to go with a custom suite, you are given the freedom to create something that reflects your own style. Save the date custom design fee: US$350 Invitation Set custom design fee: US$750 Maximum 3 types of cards/set and 2 illustrations, including one set of custom florals. ​ Illustrated custom maps US$350 and up. Printing fees as additional as per schedule HERE. (Higher than the pre-designed sets.) We highly suggest our Pre-designed or Semi-custom Collections for budgets below this amount. REQUIREMENTS for custom illustrations: We do rely on you to provide us with the photograph(s) needed to create the artwork(s), and it is our goal to establish the desired artwork in the very first sample. If new reference photos are provided after the first artwork sample is created requiring a new design direction/changing anything, additional design fees are applicable. Due to the nature of this artwork and the amount of time needed to create it, your work will be based off of ONE image only. We cannot redo your work with a second photo after sending your proof. Please be sure to send the photo you'd like us to use before we begin working. If you send multiple photos and allow me to choose the one to use, please know that I will choose the best option and cannot change this choice after creating your proof. For each illustration you would need to provide us with ONE big (high resolution) and clear picture of the subject. We cannot change the perspective or the proportion of the subject (venue, landscape, so please send a photo accordingly.

A la Carte Paperie retain rights to the designs that they create. If you would like to get exclusive rights to the designs, please inform us and we will provide you with an appropriate quote. We also retain the rights to post your invitations and wedding paper on social media. If there is an issue with posting your invitations and wedding paper on social media, please let us know beforehand. All original designs, art, and imagery on this website or purchased products and services remain the property of A la Carte Paperie. You may NOT reproduce the design, art, and imagery nor may derivative works be made without the written permission of the Owner. We reserve the right to pursue legal action in case of the infringement of our intellectual property. Your stationery purchase does NOT include the digital files. They are, however, available for purchase once the printed copies are completed. We also offer a large range of printed products (tote bags, stamps, stickers, posters, pillows, and more - please inquire) where we can use the graphics we created for you. You are free to post images of the PRINTED stationery on your website and different social media outlets but you must mention our website: www.alacartepaperie.com. We reserve the right to offer elements of your bespoke design to other clients. Venue or landscape illustrations painted for bespoke commissions will be available to all couples getting married at that venue/place. We reserves the right to turn any bespoke design into a pre-designed collection.

Yes we do, foil stampingis available on all our design packages. This would not allow double sided foiling but we can add foil to one side of the cards. Available on 5x7" size cards only. ADDITIONAL fee for foil is $1.50 /card + a setup fee of $40 per foil design/ card type Minimum order 50 cards.

Our cards are fully customizable with your unique wording. English language is included at no chanrge. Foreign language extra: Latin alphabet: $25 / set Non-latin alphabet: $50 / set We can design in most languages, but please contact us prior to ordering. Some fonts are not available in all languages which can affect the design. We are happy to add meal options to RSVP cards, your parent's names to invitations, and website addresses etc, at no additional charge. We will do our best to accommodate your wording choice. Please keep in mind that adding significantly more text is not recommended to preserve the legibility of your text and the integrity of the design. We can make small edits to the placement of design elements for free so that your wording fits well with the layout of your design. The digital proofs are there for you to see the result and ultimately decide if the cards are legible enough.

A la Carte Paperie is an online stationery boutique. We do not have a public studio.

Yes. Samples of each invitation design are available for purchase. We also offer a Printed Paper Sample Sets. Our samples are pre-printed with example wording in the colors shown and cannot be customized.

Single white blank envelopes ARE included in the price of wedding invitations. They are NOT included with response (RSVP) cards, save the dates and other insert. You can however purchase them for an additional fee. Addressing options are an additional charge.

More invitations can be ordered at a later date, but it is substantially more expensive than ordering extras up front. This is because each print run incurs certain setup costs and preparation time, despite the quantity ordered. If you need to re-order cards after your design is approved and printed, the minimum re-order is 25 for each type (invite, RSVP, insert...) and the volume discount will not be provided based on the total number of cards you already ordered. The additional price charged will be the true cost of the additional cards. It’s recommended to add 15-20% extra for last-minute guest list additions and keepsakes before placing your order.

All our cards / templates are offered printed on both sides at no additional cost. Single-side printign is offered at the same cost.

The proofing process includes three rounds of proofs; the first round is based off of the wording and colors submitted in your order and the remaining two rounds are for revisions. Wording changes, colors changes, and minor layout adjustments can be made during the revision rounds. You will work one-on-one with a designer. Change requests beyond the two complimentary revision rounds are invoiced at $40 per round. • You'll receive your first digital proof in 1-5 business days after payment and all wording, instruction, and photo(s) (if applicable) received. • All proofing is done via digital files sent to your email address. Please note that texture is not showing on the digital proofs and as the proofs are not actual photographs of your final product, therefore a slight difference is expected due to the paper stock. ​ You, the client is responsible for... • Supplying text that is without mistakes. • Ensuring that any supplied images do not conflict with copyright laws. • Checking proofs for text errors or incorrect images. • Order invitations in time: give yourself plenty of time to order wedding invitations. You should order invitations 3-4 months before the wedding. You will want to have them assembled and addressed in time to send them 6-8 weeks before the wedding (even more for a destination wedding). A la Carte would not take responsibility for late orders.

No. Hard copy proofs are not available. Your order includes electronic proofs that will be emailed for your review. Electronic proofing is standard among stationers and is a cost effective and flexible way to review and make changes to your stationery before printing begins. If you would like to see our printing, paper and ink options in person, we highly recommend ordering a sample set.

You may switch designs during the proofing process for the Pre-designd and Semi-custom options for a $100 design fee.

Certainly! Just enter the wording you would like during the personalization step and we will update your proofs to match.

Wedding invitations and save the dates ship flat and require assembly. Liners also require assembly. Our liners come attached with a peel and seal adhesive strip for quick and easy assembly.

Our wedding invitation suites range from 1 to 2 ounces depending on how many pieces and the type of cardstock used. These weights are estimates and not guaranteed; we highly recommend taking an assembled invitation to the post office to be officially weighed before purchasing and applying postage. Please note, stationery on double thick stock will require additional postage. We highly recommend having all stationery hand-cancelled at the post office. When mailing stationery on double thick stock and/or tied with ribbon, non-machineable postage is required. These services have to be requested in person at the post office. Additional fees will apply for non-machineable postage.

We do NOT offer mailing services. All of our stationery is shipped flat, ready for assembly and postage.

If you need stationery that you don’t see available on our site, please contact us! We can produce just about anything to match our designs.

Please note that we cannot accept returns or process refunds due to errors on approved proofs, regardless of where the error originated. While we do our best to call attention to any errors we may see during the proofing process, final proofing is ultimately the responsibility of the client. If your printed stationery does not match your approved proof, please contact us immediately and we will reprint the affected pieces free of charge.

For custom printed items and any digital products, due to the nature of these products, we cannot offer refunds or exchanges. All sales are final. When you order and we send you a customized proof, there is no refund given for any reason. Please make sure that you have carefully checked your proofs for spelling errors, typos, etc. We copy and paste your text from your email/ order form you sent to us. A la Carte Paperie is not responsible for errors noticed after final proof approval. PLEASE NOTE: All computer monitors display color differently and there is no guarantee for precise color matching. Proofs are digital files and not actual photographs of your final product, therefore a slight difference is expected due to the fact that a the final product is an item printed on paper stock. Different paper stocks produce different tones from exactly the same color of ink: the grade, grain surface, thickness and color of paper used will affect the color of the ink. No refund is issued or reprint is offered if the colors are different on the printed card than the digital proof you saw on your screen OR if the printed cards are different from the sample you purchased and we used a different paper stock. Please note that we cannot be responsible for damage to items by the Post Office or their agents. For digital files, please create a backup of your file, we do not do file forwarding.

We do rely on you to provide us with the photograph(s) needed to create the artwork(s), and it is our goal to establish the desired artwork in the very first sample. If new reference photos are provided after the first artwork sample is created requiring a new design direction/changing anything, additional design fees are applicable. Due to the nature of this artwork and the amount of time needed to create it, your work will be based off of ONE image only. We cannot redo your work with a second photo after sending your proof. Please be sure to send the photo you'd like us to use before we begin working. If you send multiple photos and allow me to choose the one to use, please know that I will choose the best option and cannot change this choice after creating your proof. For each illustration you would need to provide us with ONE big (high resolution) and clear picture of the subject. We cannot change the perspective or the proportion of the subject (venue, landscape, so please send a photo accordingly.

All our work is produced and designed in house. Our illustration process involves creating a hand-drawn sketch on a tablet using a drawing software and then work on digitizing this on Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Requirements for Custom Illustrations: To create your unique custom artwork, we kindly ask you to provide us with a high-quality photograph that will serve as the foundation for your illustration. Our objective is to capture your vision accurately with the first sample we produce. It’s important to know that if you submit new reference photos after receiving the initial artwork sample, which necessitate a change in design direction, additional design fees will be incurred. Due to the specialized nature of this artwork and the time required for its creation, we will be working with **ONE** chosen image only. Once we deliver your proof, we will not be able to recreate or adjust the artwork using a second photograph. To avoid any confusion, please ensure you send the photo you wish us to use before we begin the creative process. If you decide to provide multiple images for us to choose from, please keep in mind that we will select the most appropriate one, and this selection will be final after delivering the proof. For each illustration, it's essential that you provide **ONE** clear, high-resolution image of the subject. This photo should represent the subject well, as we cannot modify the perspective or proportions of the venue, landscape, or any other depicted element. Therefore, please choose a photo that aligns with these requirements to ensure the best possible outcome for your artwork. We can also add embellishments such as trees, bushes, and floral details to produce unique artwork for your invitations.