Custom Wedding Invitation Design Process

Are you wearing some new bling on your finger and planning a wedding for 2026 or 2027? 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.

1. Inquire

First things first! You browsed the Lace and Belle website, scrolled through my Instagram, fallen in love with my portfolio and read some rave reviews. (yay!) If you think I’m the right fit for your wedding style, start the conversation by filling out the contact form. I can’t wait to hear from you!

2. Complete the Questionnaire

Once your inquiry is received, you’ll receive a comprehensive questionnaire to complete. This helps me get a clear picture of your vision, level of support you’re looking for, print methods you’re drawn to, quantities needed, and your preferred embellishments. The more detail, the better! I’ll use your responses to tailor packages specific to your wedding paper dreams.

3. Make it official!

Select the package that works for you and I’ll send over a proposal outlining the details. If the proposal, invoice, and payment schedule work for you and your fiancé, it’s time to make it official and secure your spot on the Lace and Belle calendar!

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 see and feel paper textures, thickness, and color, as well as embellishments options first hand. We’ll then 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.

4. Design + 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.

5. Production + 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.

All invitation packages include artwork, full envelope printing, white-glove assembly, etiquette guidance, creative direction, personalized timeline, and a keepsake suite in an heirloom box. Full-service couples won’t have to worry about stamps, as in-circulation postage is included in the package. You’ll even have the luxury of having me stuff, stamp, seal, and drive your invitations to the post office on your behalf. Partial-service clients will receive everything ready to stuff, seal, add postage, and mail on their own.

Additionally, 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