Custom Wedding Invitation Design Process

Are you wearing some new bling on your finger and planning a wedding for 2025 or 2026? Yayy!! You’re about to embark on an exciting journey that will lead you down the wedding aisle. I’m SO happy for you. You’re excited, nervous and perhaps even overwhelmed–trust me, I’ve been there! After being in the industry for over a decade, rest assured the details always come together. You just have to put your trust in your vendor team. Whether you’re in the beginning stages of planning or have been at this for months, your pretty paper journey is about to get started! Are you curious to learn more about how the Lace and Belle custom invitation process works? Continue reading to get an overview of what your custom wedding invitation design process experience would look like when working with me.

STEP 1– INQUIRE

First things first! You browsed the Lace and Belle website, took a peek at my Instagram, love my portfolio and read some rave reviews. If you think I might be a great fit for your wedding style, start the convo by filling out the contact form.

STEP 2 – CONSULTATION

Your stationery journey begins with a customized consultation. I’m more than happy to chat over the phone or via video call; alternatively, you can simply share your wedding ideas and must-haves that would create your dream wedding invitation!

STEP 3 – LET’S MAKE IT OFFICIAL!

After I review your inquiry [or following our consultation], I’ll create a customized proposal that includes the package and all the belles and whistles you’re interested in. If the proposal, invoice, and payment schedule work for you and your fiancé, it’s time to make it official.

Upon securing your date, you’ll receive a welcome box filled with samples to explore some paper and embellishment options. Invitation samples allow you to view paper thickness, color, and textures, as well as embellishments options first hand. We’ll arrange a design call to discuss the timeline, your ideas, and the pretty paper details that make your heart skip a few extra beats. I’ll even gather the finer details needed for your invitation verbiage.

STEP 4 – DESIGN AND PROOFING

Following our design call, I’ll create three realistic design concept mockups keeping your overall vision in mind. You’ll share your feedback, and together, we’ll continue to work on revisions until you absolutely love your invitations.

STEP 5 – PRODUCTION AND MAILING

After you sign off on your final proofs, I’ll prep the files to immediately send to my printer. Print production takes approximately 10 business days for digital flat and 15 business days for letterpress printing. Add on an additional 7 business days for metallic foil stamping and/or blind deboss/emboss elements.

Your package includes white glove assembly from mounting your invitations to pocket bases and wrapping belly band wraps, to tying ribbon, adding wax seals, and/or adding envelope liners. I’ll even double check your invitation weight, add standard USPS postage and drive them to the post office on your behalf! A keepsake suite and any extra invitations will be shipped directly to you to cherish for years to come.

Additionally, your wedding invitation design process is all about taking the stress off your shoulders. I’ll be here throughout the experience to guide and answer your etiquette related questions. Let’s set the tone for the biggest celebration you’ll ever plan and have fun while doing so. Are you ready to design your dream wedding invitations? Let’s chat!

Photo Credit: Invitation Suite Photo Styling & Photography by Peterson Design and Photography