wedding customization guide

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W E D D I N G C U S T O M I Z AT I O N G U I D E
Your wedding is a special day and should reflect your personality and style through
and through. At Chick, we believe that your announcement should be no exception!
Our Wedding Collection contains over 20 pieces with a TON of personality. Whether
you’re throwing a casual outdoor wedding or a black tie affair, our collection suites are
the perfect way to let guests know of your special day.
Pricing for collection pieces includes changing of wording and fonts, colors, along
with your choice of printing method, paper and envelope color. Please use the
enclosed guide to view the standard customizations, along with added extras like
envelope liners, custom postage stamps and recipient addressing.
Interested in something you don’t see here? We take on custom requests as well!
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G E T T I N G S TA R T E D
We’re here to make your journey from “I do” to “thank you” as easy and customizable
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
as can be. Carry your design throughout your wedding with special touches that let
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Ink & Paper Colors
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Printing Methods
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SAVE THE DATES
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RESPONSE CARDS
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ENCLOSURE CARDS
Envelope Liners & Belly Bands
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THANK YOU CARDS
Envelope Printing
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GUEST ADDRESSING
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POCKET FOLDS
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BELLY BAND
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RIBBON OR TWINE
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MENUS
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PROGRAMS
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ESCORT CARDS
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TABLE NUMBERS
ADDITIONS
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WEDDING INVITATIONS
Customization
Timeline
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your personality shine. It’s the little things that make the big difference.
ESSENTIALS
Getting Started
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HEATHER
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DETAILS
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THANK
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MATTHEW
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PROGRAM
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BRIGHT WHITE
color upgrades for ink colors are available for $25.
We highly recommend ordering our sample packet to see the color
options in person. All computer monitors vary, so your printed stationery
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INK AND ENVELOPE COLORS
Please choose your ink and paper colors from our color chart. Custom
PAPER COLORS
I N K & PA P E R C O LO R S
LETTERPRESS PAPER
FIRECRACKER
RED
POMEGRANATE
PEONY
CORAL
(SHIMMER)
ROSE
(SHIMMER)
DESERT
STORM
GINGER
EMERALD
CACTUS
TROPICAL
GREEN
FIJI
TIFFANY
MIST
SPRING
NAVY
IRIS BLUE
(SHIMMER)
BLUE BELL
(SHIMMER)
BLUE FEATHER
SILVER
(SHIMMER)
PEACE
FOG
PUNCH
(SHIMMER)
PURPLE LACE
AMETHYST
RUBY
(SHIMMER)
COCOA
BRONZE
(SHIMMER)
COGNAC
MANDARIN
(SHIMMER)
RUSTY
TANGERINE
LEMON DROP
KRAFT
ANTIQUE GOLD
(SHIMMER)
GOLD LEAF
(SHIMMER)
BLACK
ONYX
(SHIMMER)
PEWTER
(SHIMMER)
may not match what you see on your monitor. A color chart is included
with every sample order. Please contact us for metallic/foil color samples.
Swatches with an envelope icon are also available in envelopes.
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FLAT PRINTING COLORS
SHIMMER PAPER
Choose from the colors shown at right. Metallic inks and foil are not available
(AVAILABLE FOR FLAT
PRINTING ONLY)
for flat printing. Flat printing pricing includes unlimited colors on 1 or 2 sides.
LETTERPRESS COLORS
Choose from the colors* at right. Gold and silver metallic inks
are available. Metallic inks will be matte, not shiny. Letterpress is
CRYSTAL
priced per color. Blind impression (pressed into the paper with
no ink applied) counts as 1 color for pricing purposes.
FOIL STAMPING
Foil stamped orders are available in gold or silver foil.
Foil stamping is priced per foil color.
QUARTZ
*Letterpress inks are mixed by hand. Because of this,
there may be slight variations between printed pieces
and the color chart and between different pieces in your order.
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PRINTING METHODS
each piece in your order. Focusing on the
C U S T O M I Z AT I O N
main card for letterpress or foil stamping and
then using flat printing for the other cards is a
Chick Invitations’ wedding stationery is professionally
printed using one of three printings methods: flat (digital)
printing, letterpress, or foil stamping.
good way to stay within your budget. You can
also mix printing methods on a single piece.
We offer 3 rounds of revisions to ensure that your stationery truly
becomes your own! Picking out your own fonts and colors can
really set your stationery apart. Fun additions like edge painting
and die cutting can make your suite even more unique.
FLAT PRINTING
Ink is transferred to paper by a digital press with the ink laying flat to
the paper leaving a smooth finish. Flat printing produces high quality
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For more font options, please refer to our Etsy shop.
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Additional rounds of edits will be $25 each.
prints in a wide variety of colors, making it ideal for photo cards, designs
with multiple colors, or with large areas of color.
EDGE PAINTING
All designs are available in flat printing.
Ink is applied to the edge or thickness
of the paper for a small touch of color.
You may choose any 1 color, but please
LETTERPRESS
note that brighter/darker colors tend to
Ink is pressed down into the paper, creating an impression. Blind
work best. Edge painting works best on
letterpress - no ink, just impression, produces a subtle, elegant look.
DIE CUTTING
but custom shapes are available upon request.
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MONTE CARLO
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COPPERPLATE
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designs without delicate lines or large areas of color, and can be
All designs are available in foil printing.
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various shapes. Standard options are shown here,
impression similar to letterpress. Foil works best with minimal
paired with letterpress.
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A special die is used to trim the paper into
A heated die is used to press metallic foil to paper, leaving an
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coverage works best for letterpress.
FOIL STAMPING
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our 220 lb. stock.
Usually letterpress designs are limited to 1-2 colors. Minimal ink
All designs are available in letterpress printing.
POPULAR FONT STYLES
MIXING PRINTING METHODS
You can use different printing methods for
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E N V E L O P E L I N E R S & B E L LY B A N D S
ENVELOPE LINERS
BELLY BANDS
A printed design or colored paper is cut and fit inside the
A thin piece of paper, ribbon or twine is wrapped
invitation envelope. Liner assembly is included in the liner
around the invitation suite to keep all of the enclosure
cost. Pattern color is customizable for your suite. For solid
cards neatly tucked together. For solid colored paper
colored paper options, please refer to our color chart.
options, please refer to our color chart.
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Contact us for custom liner and belly band options.
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ENVELO PE PRI N T I N G
RETURN & RESPONSE ENVELOPE
Your return address and response envelope address can be flat
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INQUIRE & ORGANIZE YOUR GUEST LIST
printed, letterpressed or foil stamped on standard light colored
8-10 months prior to your event
envelopes using dark inks.
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Smith
Please note: Using dark envelopes will require foil stamping with
metallic or white inks.
12 South Letitia Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
GUEST ADDRESSING
6 months prior to your event
Your recipient addresses can be flat printed on standard or light
Contact us with any questions and to inquire about samples. Figure
out what quantity you need. Count the number of households rather
than guests and add extras for keepsakes and possible mailing issues.
ORDER
Submit a deposit on Etsy. Don’t forget to include response cards,
enclosure cards and thank you cards.
colored envelopes. Standard addressing includes using the same
fonts used on your invitation suite for the mailing address. You
may choose 1 color from our color chart for the address printing.
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2-3 business days after ordering
PROOFING
1-2 weeks after ordering
APPROVAL
3 weeks for flat printing
4 weeks for letterpress and foil printing
PRODUCTION
2-3 business days
SHIPPING
Review your digital proof and request any revisions.
We offer two different layout options shown here to the right.
HAND CALLIGRAPHY
We would be happy to commission hand calligraphy services
for you if you prefer the look of hand calligraphy. Please
inquire for pricing details. We would also be happy to send
the envelopes to the calligrapher of your choice.
Please note: Using dark envelopes will require hand calligraphy.
CUSTOM POSTAGE
We can create custom graphics that match your invitation
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Smith
Approve all pieces and pay your final balance to Chick Invitations.
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Allow additional time for specialty finishes or envelope addressing.
We ship via UPS Ground.
suite for your postage. Graphics will come sized and ready
for you to upload to Zazzle or PhotoStamps for printing.
6-8 weeks prior to your event
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DAY OF STATIONERY
Coordinate your look with escort cards, programs, thank
you cards and any other day of stationery needs.
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