The Order Guide
Let’s create the wedding invitations of your dreams.
The Order Guide will walk you through the customization options and order process for our semi-custom Wedding Invitations and Save the Dates. We provide the highest quality materials and production methods available, and we will meticulously assemble your suites to ensure your guests receive the best presentation of your wedding stationery.
To experience the quality of our stationery for yourself, we recommend ordering a sample set.
This order guide is specifically for clients ordering Save the Dates or Invitations from the semi-custom collection. For custom stationery clients, the design options are limitless.
Paper
The standard cardstock included in your order is 118# cotton paper in your choice of Bright White or Soft White. Suitable for all print methods.
Upgrade to double-thick 236# paper for an ultra-luxe experience. Suitable for all print methods, but especially recommended for letterpress print.
Our paper is top-of-the-line, 100% cotton paper that has a soft, pillowy texture. Our paper is certified as eco-friendly by the Rain Forest Alliance.
Bright White - a cool, bright white
Soft White - a soft, warm white
Double-thick paper - UPGRADE
Print Methods
Digital Flat - included in your order
Our most economical option. Professional grade, full-color digital printing that produces a flat finish. Any color can be printed with this print method.
If you prefer a metallic finish, see the foil press printing method.
White Ink - UPGRADE ($)
Similar to digital color printing, white ink printing produces a flat finish, but the entire design is printed in opaque white ink.
This method is only available for dark-colored paper.
Letterpress - UPGRADE ($$)
Letterpress is a manual printing method which uses a plate, specially created with your design, to (literally) press the design into paper, creating a deep impression. Letterpress printing works best on light-colored paper. Most colors can be printed with this print method.
We recommend upgrading to double-thick cardstock to really take advantage of the dimensional effect that letterpress creates.
Foil Press - UPGRADE ($$$)
Similar to letterpress, foil printing uses a plate and heat to press your design into foil and onto the paper, creating a slight impression and lustrous finish. Because the foil is opaque, foil press works well on both light and dark-colored paper. Opt for foil press if you want to incorporate metallic colors (like gold) in your design.
Foil colors: Gold, Silver, Champagne, Rose Gold, Holographic, and Matte White.
Envelopes
Our envelopes are made from thick, specialty cardstock paper and feature a Euro-style flap
Embellishments
Beyond paper and printing methods, there are many ways to further customize your suite for standout invitations.
Add the following embellishments to your invitation or Save the Date suite by shopping the Embellishments page. All embellishments include assembly.
INVITATION WRAPS
Satin Ribbon wrap colors
Velvet Ribbon wrap colors
Twine wrap colors
100% Silk Ribbon wrap colors
WAX SEALS
Wax seals are hand-poured and sent with an adhesive backing for you to peel-and-stick to seal your own envelopes. The adhesive backing is professional-grade, permanent adhesive to help ensure your wax seals survive the mailing process.
ENVELOPE ADDRESS PRINTING
Available for Main Envelope and RSVP Envelope. Please note, certain envelope colors require Color Ink printing and others require White Ink printing. Please reference your desired envelope color above for addressing options.
Color ink: full color digital printing for all light to medium colored envelopes Choose your ink color. White ink: digital opaque white ink printing, available for select envelope colors.
The font style will match that of your invitation suite.
NOTE: some embellishments (such as ribbon wrap or wax seals) may require additional postage to mail. We always recommend taking one of your fully assembled invitation sets to your local post office where they can weigh and measure your suite and advise on the appropriate shipping costs.
Please don’t hesitate to email us at hello@meladesignco.com with any questions regarding customization.
Order Process
01. PLACE YOUR ORDER
Purchase your chosen Invitation or Save the Date set. Don’t forget to add any desired Embellishments to your order before checking out.
You don’t need to provide your customization details during checkout. We’ll handle the customization in the next steps.
02. COMPLETE THE CUSTOMIZATION QUESTIONNAIRE
You’ll receive a customization questionnaire from us within 2 business days of submitting your order. Complete the questionnaire by providing your invitation wording and customization preferences.
The questionnaire is very comprehensive and will guide you through any questions you may have about wording and customization.
If you’re unsure about how to word your invitations, simply provide the pertinent details on the form and we’ll assist you with wording.
03. REVIEW YOUR PROOFS
You will receive digital proofs of your customized invitations within 2 business days of completing your questionnaire.
Check the proofs carefully to ensure all spelling, wording, and customization details are accurate before approving.
Respond with either your proof approval or request for any changes.*
04. PRODUCTION & SHIPPING
Once you approve your proofs, we’ll start production on your order immediately.
If you have purchased envelope address printing, your guest addresses will be due upon proof approval.
Shipping timeframe: Your invitations will be shipped within 2-3 weeks after you approve your proofs.*
Assembly: Your invitation suites will arrive fully assembled. Just stamp and seal the envelopes before mailing to your guests!
Please review your proofs carefully before giving final approval, as no changes can be made once your approval is received.
* More complex orders may require an additional week for production.
*You are allotted 2 revised proofs after the initial proof (3 proofs total) at no charge; any changes thereafter will incur a $30 fee per proof. Please keep in mind that revisions and the timeliness of your response may affect the lead time of your order.
Shipping
We offer free standard shipping on all domestic U.S. orders. Kindly note that we only ship to the United States at this time.
Rush shipping fees will apply to rush orders.