What are your prices?
LBI's prices completely depend on the type of papers and products needed per invitation and are also based on the amount of detail that is involved. LBI focuses on using high quality products in order to ensure high quality results. Once we have designed something for your event in the sample process we can establish a total project quote. Most orders are priced per project, however for smaller orders a quote can be given on a per piece basis. Lindsay Berk Invitations will work to accommodate your budget; please don’t forget to indicate your invitation budget when filling out the inquiry form on the contact page.

I am interested in using LBI, what's next?
Let’s get started!!! First, fill out the inquiry form on the contact page. Please don’t hesitate to include your ideas and visions. Once I have received your inquiry form I will contact you to further discuss your invitations either by phone or by email. If time permits, LBI will mail you a paper swatch book for you to look through and choose from.

From there, the fun begins, together we can brainstorm and discuss the details of your event and ways in which we can create something that will perfectly reflect it(colors, theme, style, embellishments, fonts, wording, etc.). After I gather all of the details and you have chosen your papers, I will put my creativity to work and come up with some designs. My visions are then transformed into sample pieces, due to the time and cost that is put into my custom creations; a sample fee will be required. The sample phase can take anywhere from 1-3 weeks. Once you have received the sample(s) we will be able to narrow down our inspirations and focus on getting closer to the final product. If there are any invitations currently on my website that strike you, I may have a sample that I can send to you.

Once you are ready to place your order Lindsay Berk Invitations will draft a simple contract so that both of our expectations are clear. At this time, before any material orders are placed or any work can begin, 50% of the total cost is due. Along with the contract, Lindsay Berk Invitations will send you the text proofs for editing and approval.

The remaining 50% of the total cost will be owed in two parts: half (25% of total cost) is due mid way through production, and the remaining balance at the completion of the project. Any additional shipping costs will also be due at the time of completion. (all payment dates will be outlined within the contract)

When should I contact LBI to start the design process?
It’s never too soon to start the design process! The more time we have to design something perfect for your event, the better!

When should I order my invitations?
LBI prefers at least 3 months for production, once all designs have been finalized and materials have been ordered (although we would prefer and recommend more)

What types of payment do you accept?
LBI accepts Personal Checks, Money orders, or Credit Cards via Paypal (a small fee may apply).

Checks can be made payable to Lindsay Berk Invitations.

Do you accept rush orders?
Yes (additional fees may apply).

Will LBI address the envelopes for me?
Of course! LBI has multiple, creative ways of printing addresses. We will also assist you in putting together your guest list to ensure that etiquette guidelines are followed.

Is assembly included in the invitation cost?
Yes! All assembly is included! If preferred Lindsay Berk Invitations will even apply all postage if desired (postage to be paid for by client). LBI can also stuff, seal and even send your invitations for you (additional fees may apply).

Can I order matching thank you notes and other paper products for my event?
Absolutely! Lindsay Berk Invitations can create any paper products needed for your event! To name a few: Within- the- Ribbon cards, rain cards, ceremony programs, “reserved” signs, hotel room welcome basket notes, dressing room signs, escort cards, seating cards, table numbers, food labels, menus, gift tags, thank you notes, paper flowers, at-home cards, and more. –just ask, chances are we can make it for you!

What enclosure cards do I need?
Enclosure cards help tailor your wedding invitation.

Some common insert cards include: Reply Cards and Envelopes, Reply postcards (no envelope), Reception cards, Accommodation cards, Brunch Cards, Direction cards, Transportation cards, Pew or Within-the-ribbon cards, Wedding website cards, and At-home cards.

My wedding and reception are at the same location, do I need a reception card?
No. While some people like to include a reception card, you can get around it by indicating that there is a reception to follow on your invitation front. Here’s how:

Under city and state (at the very bottom of your invitation), you can include one of the following:

“and afterwards at the reception”
“and afterward at the reception”
“reception to follow”
“reception immediately following”

How many invitations do I need to order?
You might need to order your invitations before your guest list is complete and you don’t need to order the same number of invites as you have guests, so how do you know?

Here are some examples of who needs their own invitation:

Friends (even if they live in the same house together)
Couples: Married and unmarried, living together and not living together
Children over the age of 18 (even if they are still living with their parents)

In most cases the number of invitations needed is roughly 50-70% of the number of guests being invited.

When ordering invitations please consider ordering extra. Here’s why:

--You add a guest at the last minute
--You decide you want an un-mailed invitation to keep for your wedding album or scrapbook
--An invitation is returned to you and you need to resend it
--An invitation gets lost in the mail and you need to resend
--You are receiving more “no” replies than you had expected and you had a few people you wish you could have invited, but, in the beginning, didn’t have the space

Do I need to include an RSVP deadline on my reply card?
This is completely up to you but in most cases if you want people to respond, then Yes!

The date will depend on your own deadlines and you’ll need to consider the following:

When does you caterer and/or venue needs a final headcount?
When do you need to create seating arrangements?
When do you need to place your order for Ceremony and Reception products?

Be sure to check with your vendors for important deadline dates!

You should allow your guests at least 1 month to plan, decide, and reply, so keep that in mind when choosing your invitation send-off date.

How much will postage cost?
Postage cost is determined by weight, size, shape, and thickness of your product. Always, always, always have your final product weighed and measured by your post office before buying postage. Never assume!

Lindsay Berk Invitations can apply postage for you. In this case we will have your final product weighed before we quote you the postage cost and before we apply the postage.

Products sent overseas will cost more, so remember to ask your post office for those specific postage amounts.

Get creative with stamps! You can mix and match stamps to reach your postage amount OR create personalized stamps with photos.

To purchase stamps visit: shop.usps.com

To create and purchase photos stamps visit: usps.com/postagesolutions/customizedpostage

Will my product for through the mail safely?
Thanks to a little postal lingo, “hand canceling”, the post office can bypass automated machines and hand process your mail. The best news is that this service is free! Just drop the words “hand cancel” when delivering your invitations or announcements and your mail should arrive safely.