How soon should I contact you?
Please contact us as soon as possible! We take on a limited number of bespoke jobs per month, and that is our most popular service. Once we’ve heard from you, we can schedule you in. Even if you don’t want to get the stationery printed just yet, it means that we have reserved the space to create your work for you.
When should I order my Wedding stationery?
If you consider when you’d like to send your stationery and work backwards. So, for Studio Collections, allow approximately 4-6 weeks for production. For Bepsoke Suites allow 2-4 months from your design date depending on complexity. We will give you a timeline upon starting work. If you’d like a more accurate timeline do get in touch - production times do fluctuate depending on time of year and workload.
When should I send out the Save the Dates/Invitations?
Save the Dates are traditionally sent out a year before the wedding, with invitations sent out 2-4 months prior to the event. If you aren’t sending Save the Dates but are getting married at a busy time of year, perhaps consider sending the invitations slightly earlier.
Can I order my stationery all at once but have different items printed at different times? (e.g. Invitations printed at a different time to the Order of Services)
Absolutely! We stagger your design and printing so that it is ready for when you need it. We advise an RSVP date 4-6 weeks before your event to allow for chasing any un-returned responses, and to format, print and deliver your table plans, name cards etc.
How many should I order?
If you have 100 guests it is unsual to need 100 invitations. Write a list and see how many families, couples, and single friends and family are invited - remember you don’t need one per person, but one per house-hold or couple. As an estimate, 65-70% of your guest number often works. For some on-the-day items you may want an item each (menus, name cards etc.)
There is a minimum order of 20 so it is advisable to have a few invitations spare in case you’ve forgotten someone!
Is there a minimum order?
The minimum order is 20 on most items. You will see on each item its minimum order.
How long does the process take?
For Studio Collections, allow approximately 4-6 weeks for production.
For Bepsoke Suites allow 2-4 months from your design date depending on complexity. We will give you a timeline upon starting work. If you’d like a more accurate timeline do get in touch - production times do fluctuate depending on time of year and workload.
What is the process?
Read more about our processes on our process page by clicking the button below.
Can we add bespoke additions to the Studio Collections?
You absolutely can. We can add maps, venue illustrations, or spot illustrations. Do get in touch to discuss any ideas you have.
What kind of things can you create within a Bespoke Suite?
We try to encapsulate your story as much as possible within bespoke suites, and we have a lot of experience printing onto different materials at different scales. We like to think that most ideas can be achieved! For inspiration, why not look at our Bepsoke Gallery or follow us on Instagram.
Do you do Table Plans?
We absolutely do! We have a pre-designed table plan for each of our Studio Collections, though have found these very tricky to photograph well! We can print onto card, foamex, fabric, or most other materials you can think of.
What customisations are included in the Studio Collections?
The Studio Collections have customisable text and text colours. Any line drawings can also have the colours changed. Font changes incur an extra charge.
What paper do you use?
We use FSC-Certified 300gsm Gesso paper as standard, which feels like a heavyweight watercolour paper. We have chosen this because we feel that the watercolour illustrations almost look like the originals when printed! We also use Khadi Paper for some of our suites, which is a handmade paper made from recycled cotton rag, hand-finished in studio by us.
We can use a wide range of paper and cardstocks, so please just ask if there’s something you’d like to use. We can also offer suggestions if there’s a certain feel you’d like but you’re not quite sure what paper would suit. Any excuse to talk about paper!
Who prints your invitations?
We work with a fantastic independent UK-based printer, with a very small amount printed in-house.
Are envelopes included?
White or Kraft envelopes are included across all stationery. Within our online shop there is a custom paper colour and handmade paper drop-down option. If you select custom colour, we will be in touch to see what envelopes you’d like.
Can I add finishes such as letterpress, foiling, duplexed card?
Absolutely! Just let us know what you'd like and we can include it in your designs.
Do you offer an assembly service?
We do. Our assembly service ranges from addressing the envelopes for you to bundling the stationery together beautifully, to a full assemble and post service. Do get in touch to find out more.
How do you package and post the invitations?
We wrap the invitations beautifully in our custom tissue paper, printed with soy-based inks, and then we put them into a cardboard box - padded with eco wrap (cardboard filler or using any wrap that has been used in our received deliveries) and then taped with fully recyclable paper tape. We post them with a courier, or arrange for personal delivery or collection. We can also deliver to venues.
Do you ship internationally?
We do - just ask for a quote prior to checkout and we will invoice you for this. Alternatively, just send us an email and we can arrange your order directly.
Can we use the designs you’ve created to make our own items from the proofs you’ve sent?
Absolutely not. Pigment + Paper holds all copyright for artwork, designs and stationery. Neither you, nor a third party, may copy or reproduce the design in any way without written permission of Pigment + Paper. Any improper or illegal use will be pursued.