Custom Design Process
Love what you see here, but looking for something a little different? Belletristics also offers custom design services.
Custom designs are created from scratch to your specifications. You get to call the shots—from the fonts and motifs to the sizing and style, it's all up to you!
How it works
1.Find your inspiration and decide on your stationery style
Before we can begin, you'll need to figure out what it is you're looking for in your wedding stationery. You'll want to think about what color palette you'll use, the type of graphics/embellishments to include, and the style of fonts you prefer.
The most common way to figure it all out, is to start thinking about your "inspiration". Inspiration comes in many forms: a piece of jewelry, the park where he proposed, your wedding venue, or even other stationery designs*. Think about your personalities, passions, and hobbies. These are all things that can influence the style of your design, making it uniquely yours, which is the goal of a custom design.
You can also gather inspirational photos that contain elements, colors, and items that will inspire your stationery design.
*while using another designer or couple's stationery design can be an excellent source of inspiration, Belletristics cannot directly copy someone else's work, so please don't ask
2. Request a Quote
Once you've decided on the overall style for your custom stationery, the next step is requesting a price quote by filling out Belletristics' Custom Design Quote Request.
Because each custom design order is unique, there is no "one size fits all" pricing. Each order will be evaluated based on the needs and complexity of the design, and priced accordingly.
3. Read through Belletristics' Policies
This step is very important to insure a quick, easy, and stress-free transaction. If anything is unclear or you have questions about the policies, please feel free to contact Belletristics.
4. Receive your custom quote
Within 2 business days of requesting a quote, you will receive an invoice with detailed pricing for the items you've requested.
Any price quote provided by Belletristics for custom design work will be valid for 10 business days.
During this time, you have the opportunity to accept this quote and continue with the design process. You may also request revisions to the quote, such as adding or removing requested designs.
If, after 10 business days have passed, you wish to continue with the design process, a new quote will be submitted.
7. Accept your quote
Once the quote has been accepted, Belletristics will send you a PayPal invoice and a document requestingthe information needed to create your design. This document will serve as a contract for your design services. By returning your custom design information document, and completing your payment through PayPal, you are agreeing to the policies and terms of service listed in the document.
Work on a project will not begin until payment is made in full and all information is returned. If an invoice remains unpaid for more than 10 business days, the invoice may be cancelled at Belletristics' discretion.
8. Return requested information
Please make sure to send in the information that has been requested for all the ordered designs. Information should be entered exactly as you wish it to appear on your final file, so make sure to check for spelling and grammar errors. You will need to know the dimensions for all your designs. If you need assistance figuring out what dimensions you should use, just ask!
You will also need to know how you will be printing your designs. If you will be using a professional printer, you must check with them for their print ready artwork requirements.
Once you return the information, Belletristics will review your information and let you know if there are any questions or concerns with your order. Adjustments may need to be made to your price quote if you've changed or added to the designs requested.
10. Belletristics creates your designs!
Now that all the details are taken care of, the fun begins—Belletristics begins creating your designs.
11. Review your proofs
Within 5-7 business days you'll receive your first set of proofs.
Your first proof for a custom design will include 3-5 design concepts based on the information provided. When placing a large order with multiple items, your first proof will include options for a few key items only. When a style and layout has been approved, the rest of the accessories will be created to match.
The proofing process is your opportunity to preview your design and confirm the colors, spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and sizes of each item. Four free revisions are included in your custom design order; additional revisions are available at $20 each.
12. Approve your designs and receive your final files.
Once your design is exactly the way you want it, just confirm that you're ready to receive your final files.
By requesting your final files, you're approving all elements of the design as is, so make sure everything is perfect! Double check spelling, colors, sizing—it's always a great idea to have a second person look the designs over as well, since they may catch something we've all missed.
When you approve your final designs, Belletristics will prepare the final print ready files for you. Unless you or your printer has requested a different set up, final files will be in PDF format, set to print multiple designs per 8-1/2"x11" page, with crop marks included.
13. Print your designs and enjoy!
Your final files will be print ready, so when you receive them you're all set to start printing!