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WEDDING SERVICES WEDDING INVITATIONS FULL CUSTOM SUITE: custom design fee starts at $600 INCLUDES: Main invitation, RSVP card + two matching envelopes Extra charge for additional pieces (EX:

com/the-shop ENVELOPE CALLIGRAPHY STARTS AT: $2.50 for outer envelopes (name and address, 3-4 lines + zip code) $1.50 for inner envelopes (name only) $2.

00 per envelope for brush calligraphy TABLE/ESCORT CARDS STARTS AT: $1.50 per card *Price per card depends on object being written on, number of words, and several other factors.

2 WEDDING SERVICES WEDDING INVITATIONS FULL CUSTOM SUITE: custom design fee starts at $600 INCLUDES: Main invitation, RSVP card + two matching envelopes Extra charge for additional pieces (EX: info/directions card, custom map, etc.) Base fee does not include costs for printing, postage, shipping/handling SEMI-CUSTOM WEDDING SUITES: Now available! Shop here: ENVELOPE CALLIGRAPHY STARTS AT: $2.50 for outer envelopes (name and address, 3-4 lines + zip code) $1.50 for inner envelopes (name only) $2.00 for RSVP envelopes (bride and groom s names and address) $2.00 for return address (bride and groom s names and address) ADD-ONS $0.25 per envelope for custom ink color or metallic ink $1.00 per envelope for brush calligraphy TABLE/ESCORT CARDS STARTS AT: $1.50 per card *Price per card depends on object being written on, number of words, and several other factors. PROGRAMS & MENUS CUSTOM DESIGN: starts at $75 *Price varies depending amount of text, design & printing methods; please contact me with your specifics and I will provide you with a custom quote! SEMI-CUSTOM DESIGN: full line coming soon! SIGNAGE SMALL/TABLE-TOP: starts at $75 MEDIUM TO LARGE: starts at $100 CALLIGRAPHY BACKDROP: starts at $325 SEATING CHARTS PRICE VARIES *Price varies depending on whether it is handwritten or printed, size & number of names; please contact me with your specifics and I will provide you with a custom quote! SPOT CALLIGRAPHY PRICE VARIES *Price varies depending on project; please contact me with your specifics and I ll provide you with a custom quote!

OTHER DAY-OF ITEMS PRICE VARIES *I can also accommodate many other day-of items not listed here. Please feel free to contact me with your specifics and ideas!

STUFFING + STAMPING SERVICE I also provide a stuffing and stamping service! If you book me as your wedding stationery designer and calligrapher, this service is absolutely free!

Please mention when ordering with me if you would like this service added and I will add it to your final invoice.

3 OTHER DAY-OF ITEMS PRICE VARIES *I can also accommodate many other day-of items not listed here. Please feel free to contact me with your specifics and ideas! RUSH ORDERS Generally I will try to accommodate rush orders (within reason), depending on my calendar, at an extra charge. Please contact me to check for availability and plan early! STUFFING + STAMPING SERVICE I also provide a stuffing and stamping service! If you book me as your wedding stationery designer and calligrapher, this service is absolutely free! If you are only having me address your envelopes and have your invitations already completed, the price for this service starts at $2.00 PER INVITATION SUITE. Please mention when ordering with me if you would like this service added and I will add it to your final invoice. If you choose to have me put them in the mail for you, I cannot be held liable for returned or lost invitations. Envelopes are always triple checked for error before they are sent back to you or put in the mail. CUSTOM WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS START AT $ A custom, hand-painted watercolor illustration of your favorite wedding or engagement photo, your bridal bouquet or your wedding venue. Custom watercolor paintings are the perfect way to bring the memories of your special day to life! OTHER CALLIGRAPHY & HAND LETTERING SERVICES I love custom projects! Some ideas include greeting cards, party invitations, shower invitations, graduation announcements, large signage and more! Please feel free to reach out to me via at hello@letterlanedesignstudio.com with your specifics and I will be in touch within 48 hours with a custom quote and estimated turnaround time. *Since everything is made by hand, only a certain number of custom projects can be accepted each year. I ll follow up with specific turnaround times/ expectations with my response, but generally speaking, custom projects can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 months. *All pricing subject to change.

4 WEDDING STATIONERY PROCESS I want to make sure you completely understand my processes and the different stages of your project. Although the process may vary slightly depending on the project, and not all steps will be used for every project, this will give you a general idea of what to expect when you work with me. GET IN TOUCH Your wedding is one of the biggest days of your life, and the invitations you ll be sending to your guests need to be an amazing first look at what your event will be like. The invitations I will be designing for you are completely customized to fit your needs, and I therefore ask you to follow a certain process for reserving time in my schedule. When getting touch with me about designing your wedding invitations, I ask that you send me the following items via the form on my contact page or by sending me a direct at hello@letterlanedesignstudio.com: Your name and contact information, as well as where you are located (city/state) Date of your event Date you plan to mail your invitations by The estimated number of invitations you ll be sending out Preferred design/printing method (letterpress, flat print, watercolor, gold foil) If you have an idea of what you are wanting or how you want your invitations to look, please let me know! If not, we can talk about that during our first call :) If you will be wanting me to calligraph your invitation envelopes, or if you want me to provide my stuffing & stamping service Your budget (if you have one) After you get in touch via my contact page or by sending me an with the above information, I will reach back out to you via with any other questions I may have. Once I have all the details I need, I will provide you with my availability and a custom quote. BOOKING Once you approve the custom quote and we have both agreed that we want to work together (yay!), we will both take a look at our schedules and set a start date. Once you have approved the custom quote for your project and we have set an agreed start date, I will send you your down payment invoice and letter of agreement. YOUR INVITATIONS Once you have signed the letter of agreement, completed your questionnaire and paid your down payment invoice, I will go over the full design process with you and share my initial ideas for your invitations. I want to ensure that the process is seamless and stress-free for you from day one, so I want to make sure you understand how I work. To further this goal, I will provide you with a customized timeline for your invitations from start to finish. Before I send your invitations to print, I will provide you with final PDF proofs of each piece of your invitation suite. You will then need to sign a second letter of agreement stating that approved the designs, as I cannot be held liable for any errors on your part after your invitations have been sent to the printer. If there was an error on my part in the proofing/printing process, I will reprint the invitations at no cost to you. Your final payment will be due before your suite is sent to the printer. Flat printed items take 2-3 weeks for delivery, and specialty printed items (gold foil, letterpress, etc. ) take 4-6 weeks for delivery. If you will be having me address your invitation envelopes, I will have you ship your envelopes (or items) to me. If you are local to the Omaha area, we can meet in person to exchange items, letter of agreement and payment (if you prefer to pay by check). If you will be having me address envelopes, I will also need a digital, typed copy of your guest list, in either a Word or Excel document (it will not be accepted in any other format). The document will also need to be completely spelling and grammar error free, as I cannot be held liable for any errors in the document you provide to me. Please let me know if you would like a template for your guest list, as well as an addressing etiquette sheet, as I am happy to provide both to you. PROJECT COMPLETION + TIME TO ENJOY! Once your invitations/envelopes have arrived in my hands and they pass inspection, I will send you another letting you know so that I can arrange a time to ship them back to you. If you are local to the Omaha area or live less than an hour away, I am happy to meet up to exchange the items in person.

5 LETTERING & CALLIGRAPHY PROCESS GET IN TOUCH My calligraphy and hand lettering work is completely customized to fit your needs, and I therefore ask you to follow a certain process for reserving time in my schedule. When getting touch with me about envelope calligraphy and other calligraphy services, I ask that you send me the following items: Your name and contact information, as well as where you are located (city/state) The calligraphy style you would like me to use (full style line coming soon!) The quantity of envelopes (or items) you want calligraphed Type of object being calligraphed (if not envelopes) Size of envelopes (or items) being calligraphed If envelopes or other paper product, please tell me the type of paper/material (opague/light/lined envelopes, wood or chalkboard sign, etc.) Preferred ink color Date of your event Date envelopes (or items) need to be completed and in your hands by After you get in touch via my contact page or by sending me an with the above information, I will reach back out to you via with any other questions I may have. Once I have all the details I need, I will provide you with my availability and a custom quote. BOOKING Once you approve the custom quote and we have both agreed that we want to work together (yay!), we will both take a look at our schedules and set a start date. Once you have approved the custom quote for your project and we have set an agreed start date, I will send you your down payment invoice and letter of agreement. YOUR ITEMS Once you have signed the letter of agreement and paid the invoice, I will have you ship your envelopes (or items) to me. If you are local to the Omaha area, we can meet in person to exchange the items, letter of agreement and payment (if you prefer to pay by check). If you will be having me address envelopes, I will need a digital typed copy of your guest list, in either a Word or Excel document (it will not be accepted in any other format). The document will also need to be completely spelling and grammar error free, as I cannot be held liable for any errors in the document you provide to me. Please let me know if you would like a template for your guest list, as well as an addressing etiquette sheet, as I am happy to provide both to you. PROJECT COMPLETION + TIME TO ENJOY! Once your envelopes (or items) are completed, I will send you another letting you know so that we can arrange a time to ship them back to you. If you are local to the Omaha area or live less than an hour away, I am happy to meet up to exchange the items in person.

6 WEDDING STATIONERY & CALLIGRAPHY TIMELINE This timeline is geared toward wedding stationery that will include calligraphy, and will vary from wedding planner and stationers. This will serve as a standard guideline that includes at least a full year for planning. Feel free to adjust accordingly if your wedding planning time is less than a year, and use this timeline as a basic guide MONTHS BEFORE YOUR WEDDING Do a little research on wedding stationers and calligraphers. Reach out to wedding stationers and calligraphers that you love the work of to discuss all of your needs for your big day. Have an idea of wording ready for your Save-the-Dates, as well as an estimated number of Save-the-Dates and invitations you ll be wanting to have printed MONTHS BEFORE YOUR WEDDING Send out your Save-the-Dates! (8 months before for destination weddings!) Have all wording ready for your stationery designer, and discuss all the options for your invitations. 2-3 MONTHS BEFORE YOUR INVITATION MAILING DATE Work with your designer on your wedding invitations. (allow extra time for specialty printing!) Book a time with your calligrapher for formal calligraphy addressing for your invitations at least 2-3 months before your anticipated mailing date. 2-3 MONTHS BEFORE YOUR WEDDING Send out your wedding invitations! Book a time with your stationer/calligrapher to design menus, programs, a monogram, signage, escort cards or any other day-of items, as well as to design your thank you cards. Send final menu and program wording to stationer/calligrapher. 3-4 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR WEDDING Confirm RSVPs and send your final guest list to your calligrapher so they can get started on your place cards, escort cards and any other day-of items. Send final wording for signage to your calligrapher, and allow as much extra time as possible. 3-4 WEEKS AFTER YOUR WEDDING Send out your thank you cards!

7 FAQ: CUSTOM WEDDING INVITATIONS I m so ready to work with you! What s the next step? You have several options: (1) send me a note from my Contact Page (2) fill out the project inquiry form below or (3) me at hello@letterlanedesignstudio.com and say hi! I will then set up a complimentary consultation via phone/skype or so that I can hear all about your ideas and vision for your project. Once we ve gone over all the details, I will put together a proposal that will outline all of your initial concepts/inspiration, pricing and timelines. If you like what you see, a 50% non-refundable retainer will be due to book your project in my calendar. I m definitely interested, but I d like to see samples first - is that possible? Absolutely! I know how difficult it can be to make a decision about paper goods without being able to hold it in your hands first. Once we ve chatted and I know what you re looking for, I d be happy to drop some samples in the mail to you. My sample packets cost $15, and that will go toward your total should you decide to move forward with me for your invitation suite :) What printing methods do you use? Digital, flat printing is most common, but I also offer gold foil and letterpress. How much should I budget for my wedding stationery? It will obviously be different for every couple, but the suggested wedding stationery budget is about 6-9% of your total wedding budget. How much will it cost to have you design my wedding invitations? A Letter Lane bride can typically expect to spend around $1,750-$2,500 on her wedding stationery, which includes the main invitation, reply card, printed reply card envelope, details card and outer envelope with calligraphy. Pricing does vary depending on quantity, paper type, additional cards, or any other fun extras like wax seals or ribbon. Once you reach out to me, I ll have you fill out a questionnaire to gather all the fun details from you, and then I ll be able to provide you with a custom quote! If you have any questions, I would be happy to hear them and suggest options to best fit your budget. How long will it take? All projects are different, but when you book with me, I will provide you with a detailed timeline for each stage of your project. When you first contact me, I ll need to know your wedding/event date, and from there I will be able to decipher when I will start on your project, as I will need to take several things into account: our initial consultation, your mood board and inspiration, sketches, full design and painting process, proofing, printing and assembly. If envelope calligraphy addressing will also be needed, an additional 3-5 weeks will be needed. For any other projects, I ll need specifics from you about what you re looking for, as well as when you need it by. Shoot me a note here and let me know what you have in mind! How should I fit my stationery into my wedding planning calendar? I would prefer to get started on your Save the Dates months in advance of your wedding date, and about 5-6 months in advance for your wedding invitation suite. If you re a bit behind, no worries! Just let me know and we can adjust :) When should I send out my wedding stationery? It is customary to send out your Save the Dates about 6-8 months before your wedding, and 6-8 weeks in advance for your wedding invitations. If you will be having a destination wedding, it would be best add another 4 weeks or so onto those timelines to give your guests enough time to book travel and hotel arrangements. How will you ship my invitations to me? Your invitation suites will be lovingly and carefully boxed up and shipped to you via FedEx Ground (4-5 days, estimated at $15- $30). Can you assemble and/or mail my invitations for me? I would be more than happy to! Just let me know in our initial consultation that that is something you would like, and I will let you know what the additional cost for that service will be. I d like to fill out the wedding stationery inquiry form! How do I get to it? Head to my contact page at and click on the Wedding Stationery Inquiry button and fill out the form :) I can t wait to hear from you!

8 FAQ: CALLIGRAPHY SERVICES How far ahead should I book your services? As soon as possible! As soon as you know you re going to be needing a stationer or calligrapher, please reach out as soon as you can so that I can block out time in my schedule for your project. Please refer to the timeline provided on the previous pages for suggestions of important milestones in your wedding planning for you stationery and calligraphy. How long does it take you to complete an order? Standard turn around time for envelope/place card calligraphy is: 50 items 1-2 weeks items 2-3 weeks items 3-4 weeks items 4-5 weeks 350+ items 5 or more weeks Other stationery and calligraphy work is dependent on the individual project. Please contact me as soon as you can and I can provide you with an estimated turnaround time. Please refer to the timeline on the previous page for wedding stationery timeline suggestions. What format should I put my guest list in? I prefer that you provide your guest in an Excel document using my premade template, which I will send to you after you are booked with me for your project. Please make sure that everything is spelled completely and correctly, including names, street names, cities, states, etc., as I cannot be held responsible for errors in the document that you provide me. We will go over all of this again when you place your order. If I need my items quickly, can I have them rushed? Generally I will try to accommodate rush orders {within reason}, depending on my calendar, at an extra charge. Please contact me to check for availability and plan early! What kind of ink do you use for your envelope calligraphy? I use Sumi and India ink, gouache, metallic inks and watercolor. If for some reason the ink you ve requested will not work out how you are envisioning it, I will work with you to come up with a solution. Should I provide the envelopes/place cards/etc. or do you? I do prefer that you provide us with your paper products. However, if you need help choosing, I am happy to take care of this step for you for a small sourcing fee, or I can recommend paper suppliers for you to buy from. How do I pay for my order with you? I will send you an online invoice once your order and numbers have been finalized. You can either pay by credit card or by mailing a check to my studio. If paying by check, the check will need to be received in the mail and cleared by the bank before your envelopes can be sent back to you. Do I need to put down a deposit? Yes. If you would like to reserve time in my calendar for your project, and to ensure the completion of that project by your specified due date, a 50% non-refundable retainer is required. A second invoice will be sent once your project is completed and before delivery of your finished items. The second invoice will include the remaining 50% balance for your project, plus any additional charges incurred, such as additions to your guest list, printing and shipping costs, etc. How do I get my envelopes/items to you? Letter Lane Design Studio is located in Omaha, NE, so if you are local to the area or within an hour away, I am happy to meet up. If you are not local or within an hour away, you can ship them to my studio. Do I need to provide extra blank envelopes/place cards/ etc.? Yes, please! I ask that you provide me with at least 20% extra envelopes/place cards/etc. above the count of your list to account for ink splatters, errors in transposing or last-minute additions to your guest list.

9 FAQ: CALLIGRAPHY SERVICES, cont d Are you able to copy a font that is used on my invitations? I prefer not to, but it does depend on the font style and the envelopes you re using. Can you write with metallic ink? Absolutely! :) Can you write on metallic envelopes? Yes! I ve heard the post office can t read calligraphy... is that true? This is a tough question, but typically, yes the post can read calligraphy. If an envelope gets kicked out by the machine, a human will inspect it personally for legibility. As long as the zip code is legible, it will be sent to that zip code. From there, if it is still not machine-legible, it will be read by hand and delivered. Unfortunately, any mass mailing, calligraphy or no calligraphy, will always end up with some MIA envelopes that disappear into the black hole of the UPS mailing system. Please know that I CANNOT GUARANTEE delivery dates on behalf of USPS, nor can I be held responsible for delays by USPS. Once an item leaves my hands, I have the same tracking information as you and cannot provide updates beyond what is listed on the USPS tracking website. Additionally, I will not provide cancellations or refunds because of delays by USPS. Please message me in the event that something does happen, and I will do my best to help you find a solution. Do you use waterproof ink? Yes I do! How do I book your services? You can reach out to me using the contact form on the Let s Chat! page on my website, or via a direct to hello@letterlanedesignstudio.com. I will respond within 48 hours with my availability, a custom quote and an estimated turnaround time. Refer to the timeline two pages back for suggestions on when to book with your stationer and calligrapher. How do I request a custom project? I love custom projects! Feel free to use the contact form on the Let s Chat page on my website, or send me a direct at hello@letterlanedesignstudio.com and I will get back to you within 48 hours with my availability, a custom quote and an estimated turnaround time. What if I am already working with another invitation designer, but I would like you to provide calligraphy for part of our invitation and then address our envelopes to match? No problem! I love doing spot calligraphy, and would be thrilled to work with you and your invitation designer. I want to learn calligraphy! Do you offer workshops? I am hoping to start teaching in-person workshops within the next year or so, and am also in the process of creating an e-course and an e-book on beginner calligraphy and hand lettering. Be sure to sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear when I begin offering these workshops! Have a question that isn t answered here? Give me a shout! I d love to hear from you :) hello@letterlanedesignstudio.com instagram.com/letterlanedesignstudio

10 Ready to work together? I can t wait to hear from you! hello@letterlanedesignstudio.com instagram.com/letterlanedesignstudio

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