Frequent questions

ORDERING AND TIMELINE

  • Remember that many of your guests live together because they are married or part of the same family. Only ONE invitation is needed per household.

    I sell suites and save the dates in increments of 25, starting at 25. I always tell my clients to have 10-15 extra suites, so you have a clean copy for photography on your wedding day, clean suites for keepsakes, and plenty in the case that invitations are returned to you.

    For example, if you need to mail 105 suites, go ahead and order 125. You won’t regret it!

  • If you are planning an international wedding, or a wedding that requires more than half of your guests to book a flight and make hotel arrangements, mail save the dates as soon as possible. This may be 12-18 months in advance.

    If the majority of your guests are local to the wedding venue, or can drive to the wedding venue, you may mail save the dates 6-8 months in advance of your wedding date.

    If you are planning a short engagement, save the dates may be mailed as late as four months prior to the wedding date.

  • For most weddings, invitations are mailed 8–10 weeks before the wedding date. If you did not send save the dates, are hosting a destination wedding, or have a large number of international guests, invitations may be mailed as early as 16 weeks prior to the celebration.

    I recommend beginning the invitation process as soon as your wedding details are finalized. Suites that include custom artwork, specialty printing, or additional embellishments should be ordered at least four months before your desired mailing date. For digitally printed suites without custom artwork, I recommend beginning the process approximately three months before your desired mailing date.

    Additional embellishments, finishing details, and assembly should also be factored into your overall timeline.

  • Once your order is placed, the design process begins. Using the inspiration, details, and preferences you've shared, I will begin creating a custom design tailored specifically to your celebration.

    Initial proofs are typically delivered within 7–10 business days. If your project includes custom artwork, such as a watercolor illustration, venue sketch, map, monogram, or crest, additional design time may be required before your first proof is delivered.

    You'll receive a digital proof of your stationery for review, and up to four rounds of refinements are included to ensure every detail feels just right. Once your final proof has been approved, production will begin.

    Digital printing typically requires 2–3 weeks for production, while specialty printing methods may require additional time. Throughout the process, you'll have the opportunity to review and approve your design before anything is printed.

    Your stationery will never be sent to production without your final approval!

  • Guest counts often evolve throughout the planning process, and small adjustments can typically be accommodated. If changes occur after production has begun, additional printing and production charges may apply.

  • Wedding day stationery, including menus, place cards, table numbers, escort cards, signage, tags, and other event details, should typically be ordered 4–6 weeks before your wedding date.

    Before beginning the design process, ensure the details are finalized and approved by anyone that would need to approve!

design and customization

  • Yes. Every RH Stationery project begins with a blank canvas. No templates are used, and no designs are repeated. Typography, layouts, color palettes, artwork, and design details are thoughtfully created to reflect your celebration.

  • Yes. Envelope liners, wax seals, ribbon, vellum wraps, belly bands, custom artwork, and other enhancements may be added to any collection.

  • Absolutely. Every design is tailored to your celebration, and color palettes are carefully selected to complement your wedding aesthetic. While exact color matching may vary slightly depending on paper and printing methods, every effort is made to achieve a cohesive and beautiful result.

  • Custom artwork is available as an enhancement and may include venue illustrations, watercolor maps, monograms, crests, pet illustrations, home illustrations, and other personalized details.

  • Absolutely. Custom artwork, monograms, crests, venue illustrations, and other personalized design elements created for your invitation suite may be incorporated throughout your wedding stationery, including save the dates, menus, place cards, signage, cocktail napkins, frosted cups, welcome bags, and other wedding day details.

    Reusing these elements throughout your celebration creates a cohesive and thoughtfully curated experience from the first impression to the final detail.

the process

  • After receiving your inquiry, I will review your project details and prepare a personalized proposal outlining recommendations, investment, and next steps. Once approved and payment is received, your date is secured and the design process begins.

  • Up to four rounds of refinements are included with each project to ensure every detail feels just right before printing. If more are needed, they will be billed separately.

  • Absolutely. A digital proof will be provided for review and approval before any printing begins.

  • Yes- rush orders may be accommodated depending on my current production schedule and the scope of your project. If you are working with a shorter timeline, please include your desired in-hand date within your inquiry.

production and shipping

  • Yes. Guest and return address printing is included with invitation collections only (or if purchased separately for single invitations). Address lists should be submitted in the requested format to ensure accuracy and a smooth production process.

  • Yes. RH Stationery proudly serves clients throughout the United States. Orders are carefully packaged and shipped directly to your doorstep.

  • Postage is ONLY included in the heirloom collection, pricing will be invoiced separately based on the final weight, quantity, and mailing requirements of your suite.

  • Production timelines vary depending on the scope of your project, printing method, and any custom artwork or embellishments included. Estimated production and delivery timelines will be provided throughout the design process to ensure everything arrives on schedule.