Consultations
We would love to meet you!!!
Wedding invitation consultations are by appointment at our Media, Pennsylvania studio. Consultations are scheduled for roughly six to eight months prior to your event date. If you think you should come in prior to eight months, please let us know.
Due to COVID 19 all guests must wear masks to the consolation. Please limit guests to two.
We offer one, two hour complimentary consultation at our Media, Pennsylvania studio. Additional consultations prior to making a deposit will require a $500 non-refundable deposit that will be credited toward your wedding invitation order. At your consultation, we get to know you and discuss all information necessary to create your perfect custom invitation suite. We show you our portfolio of invitations suites, invitation samples, as well as paper and ink samples. Consultations typically last one to two hours.
At the consultation, we will give you a price estimate valid for 30 days. If you would like to order your invitations at your consultation, we request a deposit of 50% of the estimate. Payment options include check or cash.
Should you decide to order invitations with us, we will provide expert advice on invitation wording, etiquette, and the best ways to incorporate additional information including hotel and transportation information into your invitation suite.
Please bring any and all information regarding your wedding day logistics (date and time of ceremony, reception, after-party, etc.) as well as photos, swatches or other wedding inspiration!
Pricing
What do wedding invitations cost?
Custom invitations will likely cost more than anything you purchase online from any of the major wedding invitation sites, but the experience and product will be very different. The “average cost of wedding invitations” in the US, as reported by most wedding websites, factors in minimally custom internet sales and DIY invitations you can purchase from office supply stores and print on your home computer. The average cost of truly custom wedding invitations, regardless of where you purchase them, will be roughly 5% of your overall wedding budget. We recommend budgeting somewhere between $15-$25 for custom wedding invitations.
Please also note there is a $1500 minimum purchase requirement on all wedding invitation orders, a $500 for Save the Date card orders, and $750 minimum for reception or “day of” items.
We are very sorry, but we do not discount our designs, or offer cash discounts.
Payment
A 50% deposit of the estimated cost of your stationery is requested at the time of order. You may cancel all or any portion of your your order any time before printing for a refund of your deposit less any proof fees incurred and a $500 design fee. Balances must be paid in full at the time of pick up. Payment methods include cash or check.
Paper & Posh has a $1000 minimum on all invitation design orders regardless of style, quality or quantity. We are sorry, but we cannot add stationery or products outside of the invitation design including save the dates or “day of items” to meet the $1000 minimum.
Estimates
Ordering
Ordering is easy! During your consultation we will collect all the necessary information to place your order. Orders will be placed after you approve your estimate and provide a deposit of 50%. Please note our payment methods including only cash or check. You may cancel your order any time before printing for a refund of your deposit less $500 and any proof/design fees incurred by Paper & Posh.
Quantity
Minimum quantity for most stationery orders is 50. Day of items must be ordered in quantities of 100. We recommend you purchase an additional 25 on all orders as “insurance” for last minute guests!
Proofs
Your estimate will include an electronic proof of your invitation. Paper proofs are additional. All proofs must be approved before printing.
Photos & Artwork
Envelopes
Production Time
Once proofs are approved, please allow up to five weeks for production time. Rush production and shipping is available for an additional fee.
Shipping
Assembly
Calligraphy
Paper & Posh can arrange for gorgeous hand calligraphy of your guests addresses on outer/inner invitation envelopes. The price of calligraphy is typically $4-$6 per envelope and any applicable shipping costs incurred to ship the envelopes to the calligrapher. Please ask to see a samples of the calligraphy. Please allow two to three weeks for calligraphy for 100 invitation sets, additional time may be required for higher quantities. Paper & Posh also offers digital printing of your guests addresses on outer/inner envelopes for roughly $2.50 per envelope.
links to our policies and forms:
All orders are subject to the following:
Paper & Posh Proof Approval Form
Paper & Posh Contract for Wedding Invitations