QUESTIONS
Woohoo — you're engaged! Congratulations!
The early stages of your wedding journey are incredibly exciting, but they can also feel quite daunting. There are lots of things you’ll need to do — and plenty you won’t — but how do you know what those are, and when to do them? For most people, this is the first time they’ve planned a wedding, so it’s all completely new. It can feel very confusing!
I’ve put together a Q&A to guide you through the early stages of your wedding journey from a stationery perspective. I hope you find it helpful — please shout if you have any other questions.
I’m not sure what colours to choose for my wedding yet. How do I figure this out?
Deciding on your wedding colour palette will help define many of the other design elements of your big day and create a cohesive theme you can carry throughout your wedding.
I recommend starting by thinking about the colours you and your partner are naturally drawn to (and the ones you really don’t like!). What colours suit you? What colours feature in your home? You might find you’re drawn to a palette of tones rather than specific shades — for example, brights or pastels.
Once you’ve identified a few favourites, choose one as your main colour and then select a small number of complementary colours to work alongside it. These will enhance and lift your primary shade. Complementary colours are those that sit opposite each other on the colour wheel, creating balance and contrast.
What to include on a save the date — and what to leave out?
Save the dates don’t need a lot of information, but they do need the key details. For many of your guests, this may be the first time they’re hearing about your wedding, so including the essentials is important.
You’ll need to include:
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Your names
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Your wedding date
Additional extra:
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The location (the town or venue, if you know this)
That’s it — keep it simple.
You can word your save the date in a playful, detailed way or keep it short and sweet. If you’d like help with wording, I’d be delighted to assist. I’ve also put together a Complete Wording Guide, packed with helpful examples, which you can purchase here. The guide is complimentary for all of my bespoke clients, but it’s also available to purchase separately.
What is the process for designing save the dates?
Budget (House Design) Save the Date Process
Pet in touch to talk through your order via email or phone, or you can book a complimentary video call to chat face-to-face. Following this, I’ll send you a quote.
Once your payment has been made, you’ll receive my terms and conditions to sign via a simple online form. As soon as that’s completed, your order is officially booked in.
You’ll receive up to three digital proofs to review and request any edits, ensuring everything is perfect. Once you’re happy, I’ll send your design to print, and your save the dates will arrive on your doorstep within two weeks.
Bespoke Save the Dates Design Process
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First, we’ll sit down with a nice drink and have a good chat about what you’re looking for. Booking a complimentary video call means I can answer any questions you may have and guide you where needed.
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Following our meeting, I’ll calculate the cost of your save the dates and send over a detailed quote.
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Once your 50% deposit has been paid and my online terms and conditions have been signed, your date is officially booked in. Happy days!
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I’ll then create three concept designs, allowing you to see how your save the dates could look with different layouts, fonts, and wording. You can choose your favourite concept to move forward with.
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After the concept stage, you’ll receive up to three additional proof rounds to refine the design and ensure everything is perfect for you and your partner.
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Once finalised, I’ll send your design to print.
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Your save the dates will arrive on your doorstep within two weeks.
How long does it take to design a save the date?
Save the dates typically take between 2–4 weeks to design, print and deliver.
If you’re working to a specific deadline, please do get in touch to discuss timings. I do get rather busy, so it’s always best to book in early rather than risk finding out I’m fully booked.
I’m not based in the UK — can I still have my wedding stationery designed by you?
Yes, of course! I’ve designed stationery for couples all over the country, as well as abroad.
All proofs are sent digitally as PDFs, making the process seamless wherever you’re based.
Can I get a printed proof?
Yes, you’re very welcome to order a printed proof.
Printed proofs are available on request and should be arranged early in the design process to avoid any delays.
I’m not sure about quantities — can I still get a quote?
Absolutely! If you’re unsure about exact quantities, you can still request a quote.
Simply send me an approximate number for now, and we can adjust your quote later in the process once your final numbers are confirmed.
Just remember, you’ll need the number of households attending your wedding — not the total number of individual guests.
How is my quote calculated?
Your save the date quote is based on the size of the card, the type of cardstock selected, and the quantity required.
To this, I add the design fee along with any optional extras, such as envelopes, ribbon, or wax seals.
For budget house designs, please download my pricing guide here. These prices are current at the time of uploading. Please contact me for current prices.
What about my personal data?
Your privacy is important to me, and I only use your information in accordance with current data protection regulations. If you would like to know more about how I use the data you give us please visit my Privacy Policy page.