Ready-Made Design Process
1. Choose your designs
Browse the ready-made design options on this site. You can browse by the individual design type (monogram, invitation, address label, etc.) or by viewing entire coordinating design suites. Once you've decided which design(s) you'll order, make sure to remember the style number (for monograms, looks like cir-003) or the style name (for all other designs, I.E. whimsy, adore, bliss).
2. Choose your colors
Download and print Belletristics' Color Chart using the printer and paper you'll use for your final project, and take note of the color names.
3. Read over the terms of service and 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 me.
4. Place your order and complete payment
The order process is a little different depending on which design(s) you order, so make sure to find the process for the design you're ordering.
Monograms: Fill out the ready-made monogram order form and submit. You will be forwarded to Pay-Pal to make your payment. Your Pay-Pal confirmation email is your receipt and order confirmation; you will not receive an email from Belletristics confirming the order or payment.
Save the Dates: Fill out the ready-made save the date order form and submit. You will be forwarded to Pay-Pal to make your payment. Your Pay-Pal confirmation email is your receipt and order confirmation; you will not receive an email from Belletristics confirming the order or payment.
Invitations: Fill out the ready-made invitation order form and submit. You will be forwarded to Pay-Pal to make your payment. Your Pay-Pal confirmation email is your receipt and order confirmation; you will not receive an email from Belletristics confirming the order or payment.
Accessory Designs: (address labels, thank you cards, programs, seating charts, escort cards, table numbers, menu cards, favor tags, signage, water bottle labels) Fill out and submit the ready-made accessory order form.
I will review your order, and email you a PayPal invoice for the total design fee within 2 business days (generally sooner). You can then complete your payment through PayPal by following the instructions in the invoice.
5. Receive and review your first proof
Within 3-5 business days of completing your payment, you'll receive your first set of proofs. Your first proof will consist of the design(s) ordered personalized with your colors and information.
Take time to look over your proofs carefully, and then let me know what revisions you'd like to see (revisions to ready-made designs are limited to text, color, and size adjustment). Two free revisions are included with any ready-made design purchase, and additional revisions are available at $5 each.
6. Approve your design and receive your final files
Once your design is perfect, just confirm that you don't need any additional changes and I'll send you the final file(s) via email.
7. Use your designs!
If you ordered a monogram, feel free to use it as many different ways as you can think of! Add it to your wedding website, print it on stickers or tags, whatever you want!
Editable text boxes will be included in address labels and escort cards, so you can easily type in your guest's information and print.
All other designs are sent in ready to print PDF format, so all you'll need to do is print and cut!
If you're worried about how to use your final files, you can visit the sample page to download free sample files in the same format and layout your file will be in.
Need ideas on where to use your monogram? Check out this list!
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You can also see examples of how past customers have used their monograms in the "Real Weddings" section on this site.
Custom Design Process
1.Find 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.
*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. Choose your colors
Download and print Belletristics' Color Chart using the printer and paper you'll use for your final project, and take note of the color names.
3. Read over the terms of service and 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 me.
4. Decide on a printing method
This is especially important for invitation designs! Certain types of designs may not be suited for the printing method you choose. For example, if you're printing at home, a design with a solid colored background would not be the best choice.
If you're using a professional printer, they may have certain file requirements I'll need to know about when creating your design.
5. Request a price quote
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. Make sure to use the correct form for the design you're ordering.
invitation & accessory quote request
6. Receive your custom quote
Within 2 business days of requesting a quote, I'll email you an invoice detailing the pricing for your design order. At this time you can accept the quote and we can move forward with the process, you can request changes (adding or removing designs to order), or you may decline to proceed. Price quotes are valid for 10 days. 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
When you're ready to begin the design process, just let me know!
When you accept a price quote, Belletristics will send you a PayPal invoice for the total design fee (this fee is non-refundable once work has begun on a design). You may also receive a form requesting any other information needed to create your designs.
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. If printing at home, I'll need to know if you'll be printing on pre-cut paper or full sheet (8-1/2"x11") paper.
Once you return the information, I'll look it over, and let you know if I have any questions. Adjustments may need to be made to your price quote if you've changed or added to the designs requested.
I will then prepare a design summary detailing the specifics of your order, and send it to you for your approval. This summary will act as a contract for your purchase.
9. complete your payment
Please make your payment in a timely manner. If you have not received an invoice, let me know immediately, and I will re-send it for you.
If an invoice remains unpaid for more than 10 business days, the invoice may be cancelled at Belletristics' discretion. If your invoice has been cancelled and you still wish to work with Belletristics, a new order must be placed.
By completing your payment, you are agreeing that all the information in your design contract is accurate, and you are also agreeing to be bound by Belletristics' policies and terms of service.
10. Belletristics creates your design!
Once payment is complete, the contract has been returned, and you've sent in any information needed, Belletristics will begin work on your design.
11. Receive and review your first proof
Within 3-5 business days you'll receive your first set of proofs.
Your first proof for a custom design will include 3-5 options based on the information provided. (when ordering an invitation suite, the first proof will include the invitation design only. when a style and layout has been approved, the rest of the inserts and accessories will be created to match)
After receiving your first proof you have the option to:
1) Approve 1 design to move forward with and make revisions to
2)Request a design that combines elements from the provided options
3)If you feel the design options provided do not fit the specifications you requested, you may request 1 new alternate design*
*Please note: You may only request a new design option during the first round of proofs. The rest of the proof rounds are limited to revisions of previously provided design options only. If, after the second proof has been sent, you wish to see new design options, you must make a new custom purchase.
Take time to look over your proofs carefully, and then let me know what revisions you'd like to see (revisions to ready-made designs are limited to text, color, and size adjustment). Four free revisions are included with any custom design purchase, and additional revisions are available at $5 each.
12. Approve your design and receive your final files
Once your design is perfect, just confirm that you don't need any additional changes and I'll send you the final file(s) via email.
13. Use your designs!
If you ordered a monogram, feel free to use it as many different ways as you can think of! Add it to your wedding website, print it on stickers or tags, whatever you want!
Editable text boxes can be included in address labels and escort cards, so you can easily type in your guest's information and print.
All other designs are sent in ready to print PDF format, so all you'll need to do is print and cut!