All custom invitation packages include:

A starting set of 4 pieces:

• Main Invitation Card on doube-thick paper with 1-color specialty print (letterpress or foil press)

• Details Card

• RSVP Card (for online RSVPs)

• Envelope with guest and return address printing

• Envelope Liner

Services and Assembly:

• Stamps: curated, purchased and applied to your envelopes. Your invitation suite will be weighed and measured at the Post Office to ensure your invitations have the correct amount of postage to mail.

• Assembly: full assembly of your invitation suites, including stuffed and sealed envelopes.

• Mailing: your invitations will be mailed directly to your guests on your behalf. Alternatively, you can opt to have the assembled invitations shipped directly to you for a fee.

• Keepsake Sets: you will receive 2 complimentary sets; one for you as a pristine keepsake, and one that can be used for wedding day photographs.

This is just the foundation of a custom invitation suite. From here, every detail can be tailored to you, depending on your style, needs, and budget. Think vintage postage, mail-in RSVPs with addressed envelopes, additional insert cards, and personal touches like wax seals or vellum wraps.

Custom Save the Date packages include a Save the Date Card and Envelope with envelope address printing. Your Save the Date package also includes stamps, assembly, and mailing, as well as a keepsake and photographer's set.

Custom Day-Of-Wedding stationery is reserved exclusively for couples who have purchased custom invitations from Mela Design Co. Please reach out to hello@meladesignco.com with your day-of stationery needs for additional information.

Every custom project is unique and therefore individually quoted, taking into account your quantity, budget, and style. The average Mela Design Co couple invests $4,000-$5,000 for custom invitations and day-of paper goods.

• The minimum investment for custom invitations is $3,000.

• The minimum investment for custom Save the Dates is $750.

• The pricing for day-of-wedding paper is quoted on an individual basis and is reserved exclusively for custom invitation clients.

A 25% deposit of the project quote is due at the time of booking, and the remainder of the project total is due before production begins on your project.

Changes to scope, offerings, or timeline may incur additional costs. Any pricing changes which will always be communicated upfront.

Mela Design Co takes a limited number of custom projects per year, so please reach out early to secure your booking.

1. Please complete the inquiry form to begin the process. You can expect to receive a quote by email within 2 business days.

2. If you would like to move forward, you’ll receive a contract and an invoice for the deposit (25% of the quoted project total) to secure your design start date.

3. Once the deposit is paid, you will be sent a design questionnaire that gathers your wedding details any design input you may want to provide. The more detail you can provide, the better!

4. Using the details from your design questionnaire, a design proposal will be provided first to ensure we are aligned on design direction. Once approved, the designs will be finalized and and a formal mockup will be delivered for your review and approval.

5. Once your final proof approval and payment are received, your project is put into production.

You will be provided with detailed instructions and due dates for every step of the process along the way!

The turnaround time (from start date to ship date) is typically 8 weeks tor invitations and 5 weeks for Save the Dates.

As Mela Design Co takes a limited number of custom clients each year, please reach out as early as possible to secure your booking.

• ‍‍For Save the Dates, please inquire no later than 6 months before your wedding (7-9 months is ideal)

• For invitations, please inquire no later than 5 months before your wedding (earlier is better!)

• For day-of-wedding stationery, please inquire no later than 3 months before your wedding.

Mela Design Co aims to capture your stationery vision from the very first proof. To help limit the amount of proof revisions needed, you will first receive a design proposal of your custom suite to ensure everyone is aligned on the design direction before starting work on the final design and custom artwork. The design proposal is based on the information you provide in your Design Questionnaire, so the more details you can provide about your wedding, yourselves, and your stationery vision, the better we can help capture that vision!

Once the proposal is approved, your designs will be finalized and you will receive a formal mockup of your suite for review and approval.

You are encouraged to carefully review your proof and provide feedback if needed. We can make any minor changes like spelling edits, copy changes, or ink color changes until your invitations are perfect for you. Some major changes (like layout changes or changes to any custom artwork) may come at additional cost.

All custom design projects are fully assembled in our studio and mailed to your guests on your behalf. Alternatively, we can package and ship all assembled suites directly to you for an additional fee.

Deposits for custom design projects are non-refundable.

Due to the custom nature of our product, custom design orders cannot be cancelled or refunded once production has begun. Please see our Terms of Service for additional details.