MINT & LOVELY 2017 P ri ci n g G u i d e
ABOUT A boutique design studio specializing in invitations + stationery for weddings based in Milwaukee, Wisc. At Mint & Lovely, our belief is that every wedding deserves beautiful stationery. The special love story you share with your partner deserves to be told in the most thoughtful and intentional way possible and we're here to help you do just that! Our work is completely custom, designed just for you. We love discovering what makes up the fabric of your love story and incorporating those special details into each aspect of our stationery design. Cheers! Emilee + Haley
The Mint & Lovely team exceeded our expectations and were so fun to work with! They were extremely responsive, helpful, informative, and professional. They also provided fantastic artistic expertise and were able to bring our wedding "vision" to life. We cannot thank them enough for helping to make the details of our dream wedding a reality. | Lauren, bride |
SERVICES No two couples are alike which is why our designs are tailored just for you. Our services include, but are not limited to: Invitations + Save the Dates Programs, Table Numbers, Seating Charts Escort Cards + Favors Monograms By working with our talented team, you’ll be guaranteed a personalized consulting + design experience.
FAQ WHAT EXACTLY DO YOU DO FOR WEDDINGS? We work one on one with you to design invitations, wedding day stationery and personalized details that perfectly complement your event. Starting with a Creative Consultation and curated Inspiration Board, we work with you to define your wedding style then design and produce coordinating stationery + wedding items to perfectly match your vision. ARE YOU A WEDDING PLANNER? No, we are not planners but we love working with them! While planners find their niche in coordinating vendors and managing timelines, our creative minds are best used designing personalized and thoughtful stationery and details for you. CAN I WORK WITH YOU IF I ALREADY HAVE A WEDDING PLANNER? Yes! We’re happy to work directly with you or your planner. HOW ARE YOUR DESIGNS DIFFERENT FROM THE PRETTY STATIONERY I SEE ON ETSY AND MINTED? While there are many beautiful templated designs available on the internet, our work is completely custom designed for you. We never reuse a design created for someone else and tailor your pieces to specifically fit your vision. After all, this day is about the love you share with your fiance and the things that make your relationship unique. Why recreate something that’s been pinned thousands of times on Pinterest when you could (and should!) have wedding stationery that’s completely and uniquely yours? WHY SHOULD I PURCHASE ALL OF MY WEDDING STATIONERY ITEMS THROUGH MINT & LOVELY? You can be assured that you’ll have a cohesive + personalized wedding by ordering all of your items through our trusted team. By working solely with our experienced team, we eliminate the guesswork you might experience hoping that all of your items will match when they arrive. Beginning with your invitation and stretching all the way to your post wedding thank you cards, we thoughtfully incorporate your color palette and design elements throughout each of your pieces ensuring your guests a cohesive experience from start to finish. DO I SEE MY ITEMS BEFORE THEY ARE PRINTED AND DELIVERED? Yes! Our two step digital proofing process is a seamless and fast way to view and approve all of the stationery items we create for you. Instead of waiting for samples and proofs to arrive in the mail, you simply view a high resolution PDF, request any changes needed and then it’s off to the printer! This digital proofing process is an efficient way to move the creative process along, ensuring your items are delivered to you on time.
PRICING While all of our items and services are available a la carte, working with our team exclusively for your wedding stationery will ensure your celebration is cohesive and refined. The custom designed nature of our items plus our saavy industry knowledge means that we’ll work hard to tailor a package to fit your budget, while giving you all the items you need to have a uniquely beautiful day. Although each of our couple’s needs are different our average client budgets $1750 for their stationery.
INVITATION + STATIONERY DESIGN All clients who book our team for any of the services listed below receive a Creative Consultation + Inspiration Board. Working with the finest vendors and the highest quality materials that match your budget, our in house designer creates one of a kind invitation suites, stationery, and coordinating details that will impress your guests. Invitations include three pieces (invitation, reception card and rsvp card) along with coordinating envelopes.
STATIONERY
Invitation 7+ Save the Date 4+ Program 1.50+
Escort Card 1+ Table Number 3+ Thank You Card 3+
ADD ONS
gold foil 3+ letterpress 5+ envelope liner 1+
calligraphy 4+ vintage stamps 3+ envelope addressing 2+
DETAILS
Drink Stirrers 1+ Return Address Stamp 35 Custom Napkin 50+/pack Custom Monogram 75+ Seating Chart 75+ Signage 10+
CONSULTING + DESIGN FOR BUSINESSES, 100/HOUR Perfect for photographers and small business owners. Employing a collaborative process, we work with you to create intentional and on brand creative content. Services include but are not limited to: brand or editorial photoshoot design + on set styling, client gift boxes, workshop launching + hosting, swag bag curation, and special event branding.
All pricing is subject to change.
WEDDING STATIONERY checklist a free guide from Mint & Lovely Studios
Hello Lovely! We are Emilee + Haley, the owners of Mint & Lovely Studios, a boutique design studio specializing in wedding invitations + stationery. Congratulations on your engagement! While this is a very exciting time in your life we know it also comes with additional stress. It might seem easiest to grab the premade invitations at the craft store but don’t underestimate the importance of custom designed stationery as a way to add a personalized touch to your big day. We understand, you’re not an expert at getting married. That’s why we’ve created this simple stationery checklist + helpful timeline to get you started.
TIMELINE
STATIONERY CHECKLIST
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a comprehensive list of stationery items that will ensure a cohesive wedding day
BOOK YOUR STATIONER 6 MONTHS-1 YEAR before the wedding don’t overlook the importance of your wedding stationery! book early to ensure you can work with a stationer who’s work you love. you might be surprised to know that many local stationers pricing matches or beats that of the big online companies.
2 SEND OUT SAVE THE DATE 6-10 MONTHS before the wedding send your save the date 6-8 months before your wedding. this will give guests plenty of time to request time off and clear their calendar, especially if yours falls near a holiday or during the busy summer months. send closer to the 8 month mark if many of your guests are from out of town and will need to make special travel plans. for a destination wedding, let your guests know 8-10 months ahead of time.
3 SEND OUT INVITATION 6-12 WEEKS before the wedding send your invitation 6-8 weeks before your wedding if most of your guests are local, 8-10 weeks if many of your guests are from out of town and 10-12 weeks if you are having a destination wedding. *rsvp due date: find out when your caterer needs a final headcount then work backward one week (time to track down those last few rsvps!), this will give you your RSVP due date. ex: final headcount due may 12, rsvps due may 5.
SAVE THE DATE INVITATION SUITE
stack the pieces in this order starting with the invitation on the bottom. tuck the rsvp card inside the flap of the rsvp envelope. - invitation - reception/ accommodation card - RSVP card don’t forget about additional details like an envelope liner, vintage stamps, ribbon to tie + gold foil stamping.
REHEARSAL DINNER INVITATION BRIDAL SHOWER INVITATION WELCOME CARD WEEKEND TIMELINE CARD PROGRAM ESCORT CARD or PLACE CARD MENU TABLE NUMBERS RECEPTION SIGNAGE DRINK STIRRERS COCKTAIL NAPKINS FAVOR TAGS THANK YOU CARDS
At Mint & Lovely, we believe every celebration deserves beautiful stationery. Through our thoughtful consulting + design process, we aim to curate a wedding invitation + details that tell your sweet love story. Our work is completely custom, designed just for you. We are excited to offer you a complimentary consultation + custom quote, drop us a line at hello@mintandlovely.com. Cheers! Emilee + Haley ©2017 Mint & Lovely Studios / hello@mintandlovely.com / mintandlovely.com / @mintandlovely
LET’S CHAT! Curious what your love story would look like? Start the conversation by dropping us a line at hello@mintandlovely.com so we can set up your complimentary consultation + custom quote just for you! We recommend contacting us a minimum of 3-4 months in advance to ensure open booking and a seamless experience. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Photo Credit: Alex Good, Autumn Silva, Shaunae Teske, Natashia Nicole, Laurelyn Savannah