Now that you have an outline of what you would like your customised wedding invitation to look like, let’s move on to the next few important steps of the process:
We live in a digital age where conversations don’t just happen on the phone any longer- they can take place on an application like Skype, through emails or even through instant text messangers. Finding the right vendor for your requirement ideally requires a face to face meeting because there are so many things that can be expressed in person which may not have the same effect or impact otherwise. Most importantly, you will also have a better idea about how well the two of you will gel and if you both can or cannot work together. We suggest going with a designer who is located near you so that travelling back and forth does not stress you out.
What happens if you come across a designer who you think is the perfect person for the job but who isn’t too keen to meet you in person and prefers to use only online mediums for communication? We suggest looking for another designer who has no hesitation in dealing with you directly. Yes, it is true that many well known design houses may prefer to restrict communication to phone calls or emails but let’s not forget that wedding planning is a stressful event as it is and settling on the right customised wedding invitations within a short span of time can help speed up other decisions too.
Assuming you have picked the right designer to help you with your customised wedding invitations, now is also the time to set a deadline even before you two work together. Keep a deadline that is practical and bear in mind that your invitations also need to be mailed or hand-delivered on time. Most brides get so caught up with the design and layout of the cards that they often skip out on asking other important questions like how many days will the designer take to send the first proof and how many more days will it take for all the cards to be printed once the design is approved. Negotiating rates is always uncomfortable but it’s important to ensure that you don’t end up paying any hidden costs either. Think about getting a contract which outlines costs and deadlines finalised as well. Not knowing these details from the beginning will only cause you more stress later.
Let’s talk about printing. Many couples don’t really think about the paper that their cards will be eventually printed on but the wrong paper can seriously ruin a great design. Most importantly, the colour combinations chosen need to look as good on paper as they do in the software. The designer knows best so it will be worth your while to go with his suggestions on the right printer for the job. Ask to see a sample of the final version first so that any edits or errors can be made if needed.
Getting your own customised wedding invitations done no doubt requires plenty of effort from your end but you can be assured of an invitation card that makes you smile.
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