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| STEP 1: Complimentary
Consultation |
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We begin with a complimentary consultation,
during which we get to know each other,
focusing on your personality and tastes, wedding plans and
style.
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Next, you will view our collection of designs
to get an idea of what is possible and to determine your likes
and dislikes. Remember that the designs in our collection
can be altered to your specifications or can be a jumping
off point for a custom design. |
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We will discuss the details of your event
and brainstorm ideas for your invitation. Colour swatches
and photographs of event details or design ideas are very
helpful at this time. If you don’t really know what
you want, don’t worry! That’s what we are here
for. Just give us as much information as you have and we will
develop designs that will express your personality and event
style. |
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Finally, we will document the project specifications:
listing the items that you’d like to include in your
wedding stationery package, quantities, dates required and
wording preferences.
Note: the number of invited guests does not equal the
number of invitations needed. You will have to calculate the
number of couples or households to whom you will be sending
invitations. It is advisable to order 25 extra invitations
for last minute invitees and keepsakes. |
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| STEP 2: Administration |
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Within five days, you will be emailed a service
contract that identifies the total cost, deliverables and
time schedule for your order. |
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After reviewing the contract, you will need
to sign and mail or deliver it back to Sweet Peony Press
with a cheque for 50% of the total cost as a non-refundable
deposit. |
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At this time, any information to be included
in your project should be carefully proofed and emailed to
Sweet Peony Press (wording and/or pictures). |
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Upon receipt of the signed contract, deposit
and wording, work on your order will commence. |
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| STEP 3: Concept
Development & Choice |
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Three invitation design concepts will be developed
as per our brainstorming session. |
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Ideally, the concepts will be presented in
person, but if necessary, they can be emailed. |
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You will choose your favourite concept and
give any revisions to the design or wording at this time.
Two sets of design revisions on the chosen concept are included
in the cost of your order. Extensive revisions may be charged
at a cost of $50 / hour. |
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Once the design has been perfected, we are
ready to roll out the design to the other applications in
your order. |
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Any changes to the specifications and cost
of your order will be sent in a revised service contract at
this time. This revised contract must also be signed and faxed
or emailed to Sweet Peony Press. |
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| STEP 4: Layout
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Each of the applications in your order will
be laid out and you will be emailed a PDF proof of each.
Note: this proof is not necessarily colour accurate, as
every computer screen renders colour differently. |
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| STEP 5: Proofing |
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Upon receiving the PDF proofs, you will need
to inspect each application carefully for correct spelling,
grammar, layout and punctuation. As an extra precaution,
it is advisable to have one or more people proof-read in addition
to yourselves. |
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One round of text revisions is included in
the cost of your job. Any further revisions will be charged
at a cost of $30 for each additional round of revisions. |
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Once the layouts have been proofed, you will
need to sign, date and fax or email the signed layouts back
to Sweet Peony Press. We cannot accept any further
changes after final approval.
Note: Sweet Peony Press is not responsible for any errors
or omissions noticed after the final approval. |
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| STEP 6: Production |
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When all of the applications in your order
have been approved, photopolymer plates will be ordered for
letterpress projects. It usually takes one week for the plates
to be delivered. In the mean time, inks will be hand-mixed
based on your colour choices.
Note: the process of letterpress printing can result in
slight colour variations, however every effort is made to
keep this variation in an acceptable range. |
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Digitally printed jobs can begin printing
immediately. |
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Prints will be trimmed, checked for quality
control and packaged for pick-up. |
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| STEP 7: Pick-up |
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Upon completion, you will be contacted to
pick up your invitations and accessories. The remaining 50%
of the cost of your order is due at the time of pick-up. |
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We are confident that the process of working
with Sweet Peony Press will be enjoyable and that
your finished invitations will bring you joy while generating
excitement about your upcoming wedding! |
