welcome to the
wedding boutique
Welcome to the Raspberry Creative Wedding Boutique, your guide to everything wedding stationery from “will you?” to “Thank you”.
The goal of the wedding boutique is to help guide you through the process from what you need and when to if you plan to customize your designs and how that can be done. There are so many options, we want to cut through the overwhelm and walk you through the process step-by-step.
Whether you are newly engaged and just getting started, well on your way with your wedding planning or just looking to add a few day-of items to your special day, we are here to help you find just the right stationery pieces to compliment your wedding.
This helpful guide features a wedding stationery checklist and timeline including lots of helpful information to help make your wedding stationery planning easy and stress-free.
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Wedding Stationery has never been so easy!
The Wedding Boutique is a simple, step-by-step guide to help you find exactly what you need for your wedding day. Whether you want to shop existing designs or desire something totally custom, we are here to help you every step of the way.
Where are you in the planning process?
The first step is figuring out where you are in the wedding planning process and what you need first.
If you know what you are looking for, you can hop right over to that specific area inside of the Wedding Boutique or go straight to the shop.
If you want to get in touch with our creative team, scroll down to link to our questionnaire, the perfect place to provide some of your details to get the conversation started.
The Wedding Boutique centers around your wedding invitations because they will likely be the most involved part of the stationery process.
Have no fear, the process is simple. All you need to do is look through the design packages and resources below. This will give you a good idea of what we offer, our capabilities, how we work and pricing options. We also invite you to browse through the custom gallery to see past projects from happy clients.
If you are ready to begin discussing your custom wedding invitations, Fill out and send your Design Boutique request using the submission form provided below. Do your best to provide as much detail as you can as well as inspiration. We want to be able to give you the most accurate price estimate and timeline for your project so the more information you provide the better we will do.
Once we have received your design boutique request, we’ll assign you to one of our friendly and professional designers. After she has reviewed your request, she will get in touch with you with comments, questions, design ideas and pricing information. This process usually takes about a week.
Your designer will then be there to walk you through the entire process. You will work directly with your designer for all aspects of the project. We love email but we are here to make this process as easy for your as we can.
How Do I order?
If you are looking for a fully custom design or want to customize one of our studio designs, start by submitting a Design Boutique Request. Your personal designer will provide you with pricing, timeline and all the information and details based on the information you have provided usually within one week. To move forward from there, you will need to approve the initial project price estimate and submit your non-refundable retainer. Once the details are settled, your designer will provide you with a project form for you to fill out with all your wedding details such as wording, times, dates, etc.
Once your retainer and information are received, you will then be sent a pdf proof of your order. With you proof in hand, you will then work directly with your designer to make as many changes as you need until you are 100% happy with your proof.
What is the Price Range?
Our Invitation suites range in price from $5 to $25 and above based on a quantity of 100. This includes invitations with envelopes, rsvp with envelope and one enclosure card. If you need more or fewer pieces or a smaller quantity prices may vary. Adding pockets, belly bands, envelope liners and/or envelope printing as well as upgrading to Letterpress of Foil printing will also impact the price. That is what makes the range so wide.
Pricing depends on the printing method, amount of design customization as well as finishing options. You may order all items a la carte so that you can pick and choose the exact pieces you need for your wedding invitation suite.
Your designer will provide you with a detailed estimate so you know how much each option adds to your suite. We are a team of experienced stationery designers and we are here to help you pick the pieces and options that work with your budget regardless of how big or small.
We are here to create stunning, personal invitations, no matter what!
Do you have a minimum Quantity?
For wedding invitations, our minimum quantity is 25 and quantities increase from there in increments of 5.
Is there a cancellation fee?
For custom orders, customers pay a non-refundable retainer which is typically around 25% of the package total. If a customer wishes to cancel their order prior to final art approval, the retainer will not be refunded.
Because final payment is due at the time of final art approval, once approval is given for printing/production to begin, cancellations past that point are not possible.
If a cancellation is made after initial proof pdfs have been sent, there may be additional fees billed to cover any custom paper or supply orders which often cannot be returned.
Is a Deposit Required?
Yes. Once you have talked with your designer and agree both you and your designer have a plan you love, you must approve your initial price estimate and be prepared to pay your non-refundable retainer. This covers any initial design time for proofs, or special order paper or materials. The amount varies based on order total but usually ranges in the 25% to 45% of the order total.
Are you able to custom design matching pieces for the wedding day like escort / name cards, programs, or other items?
Absolutely! We can design anything you need for your big day so your entire stationery package is cohesive.
What Kind of Paper Do You Use?
Our House Digital paper is white or cream 110lb cover. It’s perfect for digital or flat printed card items. It’s a great, sturdy stock that prints beautifully and has a smooth finish.
Light Kraft 100lb cover. Great for printing with dark colors. Adds a rustic touch to many designs. Our light kraft paper is slightly lighter than the traditional brown paper bag kraft paper and has a smoother finish which makes it nicer for formal stationery. It still has the beautiful speckles of color that you’ll love.
Savoy Cotton 118lb. This is 100% cotton used for lettepress cards.
Savoy Cotton 236lb cover. This is 100% cotton that is so think we can only use it for letterpress.
We also carry a variety of metallic shimmer papers (105lb) as well as two envelope styles. We have over 130 colors and styles to make your stationery completely your own.
Do You Ship Outside the US?
Yes. We can ship internationally via USPS or UPS on request only. Please contact us prior to placing any orders for cost estimates. Raspberry Creative is not responsible for any customs, VAT or import fees once the package arrives in your country. We do our best to provide accurate pricing and shipping times.
Design Package Options
It’s easy way for you to create a custom invitation suite as one-of-a-kind as you are. Maybe you have a specific vision or have found a couple designs that are close, but you need a designer’s help to bring your vision to life. That’s where the design boutique comes in.
We’ve worked with so many couples that have assembled design inspiration from Pinterest, Instagram, and magazines. We take all that inspiration as a visual representation of the look and feel of your wedding to create a personal and unique invitation suite that is all your own.
Custom design is one of our favorite things to do; we consider it our specialty. We take such pride and joy in working with a couple to create original designs with our own RC signature flair. We cannot and will not recreate or copy something you have saved from somewhere else, but why would you want that when we can work one-on-one with you to create something that is special and amazing just for you?
If you aren’t sure if you want a fully custom package, a customized design from something from our shop or how to personalize a design in the shop, the section below explains the differences between starting from scratch, customizing an existing design or personalizing an existing design.
Each option explained.
Studio Package
Your perfect design from the shop.
You’ve found just the right design in the shop or from a feature on our site. All you need to do is personalize the wording, revise a font or add in your own details. Maybe you need to add an additional enclosure card or swap a different envelope color or style, but nothing major. The design is almost perfect!
Studio Custom Package
A semi custom design option.
Our most popular option! You can fully customize a design that you’ve found from our shop or site feature. You can customize a design that’s close by combining elements from other designs or by tweaking the design to make it your own. This is the package that most customers love because it gives them the best of both worlds!
Luxe Custom Package
Fully Custom, from scratch.
This package option is completely from scratch. Your vision is something no one else has done before. You want something that represents you as a couple and no one else. You work directly with your designer to create a design that is completely custom, down to the smallest details and you have the time required to make this happen.
Pick this option if…
You have found just the right design in the shop or our website. All you need to do is personalize it with your wording and details.
You are shorter on time for a more detailed design project or this isn’t a part of your wedding planning where you want to spend a lot of time.
You know your invitations are important but this isn’t an area you want to overspend. You want quality but not a lot of fuss.
You have found something on our site that is close to your vision or you can’t decide between a couple of designs so you need a designer to help you customize the design to incorporate all the elements you want to include.
You love the idea of making a design unique and all your own but you don’t have the budget or don’t want to spend more money to start something from scratch.
You want something that no one else has and you really like our design style and think we’d be a great fit to help you bring your dream wedding invitations to life.
You have a really unique vision for what you want your invitations to be and haven’t been able to find anything that meets your unique needs.
Budget is less of a concern and you have plenty of time for a more involved project.
How to order…
This one is easy! You can order online through our shop! Simply use the drop down menus and text box areas to specify your changes and information. You work one-on-one with a designer so you can always ask questions if you aren’t sure what is needed when you submit your order.
Submit your request through the Wedding Boutique.
If you have questions or simply want to get the conversation started, email hello@raspberry-creative.com and provide a few basic details like your wedding date, a rough idea of quantity and what you are thinking you want.
If you are ready for more detailed information, fill out our custom request form and provide as much detail as you can to move things along faster.
Submit your request through the Wedding Boutique.
If you are just getting started, and simply want to get the conversation started, feel free to reach out via email to hello@raspberry-creative.com and simply provide a few basic details like your wedding date, rough estimate of quantity, what your ideas are and what questions you may have.
If you are ready to provide more detailed information, fill out the custom request form linked below.
Pricing
This option includes
no additional design fees.
The cost of your package is exactly as shown in the shop listings based on the pieces you include in your package.
Custom design fees generally
start around $150
plus the cost of your package.
Custom design fee varies based on the amount of customizing and materials.
Custom design fees
start around $300
plus the cost of your package.
Custom design fees vary based on the package, design time estimated and cost of additional materials.
Click here to fill out the Custom Design Request Form>>
Resources
The resources below are packed full of all the information, ideas and inspiration to help you make the best decisions for your perfect wedding invitation package with the help of your designer. Take your time to look through all the resources. We’ve carefully curated all the details so you can get started learning about the process, pricing, printing options and our design services.
Whether you plan to order one of the designs from our shop or you want something completely custom, the basics are still the same. Everyone wants a beautifully designed invitation but before all that, you need to have an idea of what your wedding invitation suite will consist of. The information below may seem like a lot but it’s important to have an idea of what you need before jumping in head first.
What Pieces Do you Need?
One of the first questions we ask couples before looking at designs is what exactly they need in their invitation suite.
Fonts, Fonts and More Fonts!
The fonts chosen for a design can make it or break it. For every project we work on, we carefully choose the one(s) that has / have just the right look and feel.
The Final Detail, Pricing
We understand that it ultimately comes down to the pricing, right? We have included pricing for all our stationery items.
Printing & Invitation Styles
Now that you know what pieces you need to include in your wedding invitation suite, it’s time to decide how you are going to style it.
Colors, Envelopes, Paper & Embellishments
We partner some some of the best suppliers and vendors in the business and because of that, we have all the resources we need to offer you the right color combination for your invitation suite.