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Choosing your invitations can seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. The first step is reaching out to me to chat — I offer complimentary consultations for all of my clients!

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Starting prices for common projects are listed below. This is a great way to familiarize yourself with the investment you'll be making in your wedding day!

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minimum investment: 500 + production costs
average investment: 2200-2600

minimum investment: 1000

Day-Of Pieces

save the dates

minimum investment: 2800
average investment: 3500-4500

Fully Custom wedding invitations

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all pricing varies depending on materials, scope, etc.

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includes design, assembly, postage, and mailing

includes design, assembly, postage, and mailing

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If you have a question that isn't answered here, please don't hesitate to reach out to me (Holly) at hello@sablewoodpaper.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Design + production takes approximately 3-5 weeks
Mail 10-12 months from your wedding
Destination weddings/weddings held during/on holidays: mail 8 months to 1 year out

Minimum Investments:
Save the Dates: 1000
Custom Invitation Suites: 2800
Day-of Paper Goods: 500

I do! My minimum investment covers design fees, sourcing materials, communication, project setup, and more. This investment exists regardless of quantity, and remains in place should your quantity and/or project scope change.

Do you have a minimum order?

Design + production takes approximately 8-10 weeks
Mail 10-12 weeks before your wedding
Destination weddings/weddings held during/on holidays: mail 14+ weeks out

save the dates

Invitations

Most weddings follow the same formula for mailing invites, which you can see below!
If you're under a time crunch, rush fees may apply to design and production times.

Because I create everything from scratch in my studio, I don't print any designs that aren't mine. I'd be happy to recommend a few print shops that would be able to assist you in printing your pre-designed invitations!

I have a design already, can you print it for me?

Absolutely! The alternative that I offer is to calligraph your guest's names above their printed address. This is a great cost-effective option that keeps your design aesthetic the same throughout your suite!

I can't afford calligraphy addressing. Do you have other options?

I don't recommend handwriting your own guest's addresses or printing labels, because your invitations are created with a special aesthetic in mind that those two methods may not match well with.

As soon as possible! The best time to order your day-of paper goods is while we're discussing your invitations. All you have to do is secure your spot — we can chat about more details down the road — but it's always better to be on my schedule in advance!

When should I order my day-of paper goods?

All guest names and table information will be required two weeks before your wedding day. If you submit your guest information with less than 14 days until your wedding day, your order may be subject to a rush fee and automatically upgraded to rush shipping.

Simply put, custom invitations are built from the ground up. This option is great if you have a lot of unique details to incorporate into your invitation suite, such as unique letterpress details, a venue illustration woven into a crest, or extra pieces not included in a traditional 4-piece suite.

Collection invitations have a pre-built structure that we'll work from, but are tailored to your wedding details. For example, if you chose a partial custom suite with a venue illustration, I would hand draw and insert your venue illustration into the design (or you could choose from a few pre-designed images!)

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What is the difference between custom and collection invitations?

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Yes, definitely! One of my specialties are line drawings of venues or pets – if you haven't thought of incorporating your fur-babies into your wedding day somehow, I have so many ideas for you! – and we can absolutely add color to those illustrations as well.

Do you offer custom
illustration services?

The best part about illustrations is that we can use them for so many pieces! I've created elaborate maps for past clients using special places their guests will visit during their wedding, or crests with the couple's pets or favorite activities represented.

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When should I order save the dates and invitations?

When you order your wedding stationery here, you become part of the Sablewood family. That means you have access to my vast knowledge of paper, printing methods, the post office, and more...as well as answers to my most-asked questions below!

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Because of the nature of my full-service work, I don’t offer removal of assembly or mailing services. These services are staples of all of my packages and lean on my expertise when it comes to assembling invitations correctly and the best post office practices. 

Can I assemble + mail
my invitations myself?

But most importantly, I include assembly and mailing in my packages to save you lots of time and energy! This process can take upwards of 8 hours or more depending on your quantity – and I know you have better things to do than wait in line at the post office! :)

We originally expected 125 guests at our wedding and ended up with 75 – I totally get it, quantities can change! Because of the fluid nature of guest counts, the best course of action is to start at the lowest possible quantity you believe you'll need to order.

What happens if I need
to decrease my quantity?

We can work upwards from there! However, once you've signed your Contract and paid your 50% non-refundable retainer, we are unable to decrease your quantity for any reason. Because we're starting with the lowest count possible, increases are totally expected!

We originally expected 125 guests at our wedding and ended up with 75 – I totally get it, quantities can change! Because of the fluid nature of guest counts, the best course of action is to start at the lowest possible quantity you believe you'll need to order.

What happens if I need
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Chelsea

Sweetest personality and great customer service skills.

I will use her forever!

Holly is amazing! She responded to a last minute email of mine, and completed calligraphy signs and place cards for our wedding within 24 hours!

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Chrissy

 and will bring a level of elegance to your special day that is second to none!

 this girl knows what she's doing

Holly is absolutely amazing and her passion for everything "GORGEOUS" when it comes to calligraphy and invitation design is something not to be missed! Her work is simply put — beautiful. From wedding invitations to hand- written love letters, to INSANELY unique menus and place settings,

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Lauren H.

It is overwhelming to try and find the right designer and design for wedding invitations, programs, and menus within a challenging time frame. Sablewood was super creative, professional, responsive, and on the ball. It was a wonderful experience. Thank you, Holly!

a wonderful and thoughtful experience.

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