Designs By Daykin

How much notice is required for an order?
Order details need to be confirmed no later than 6 weeks before invitations are required for posting, usually about 4 months before the wedding date.  Due to workloads at busy periods it is advisable to secure a place in my design diary. You can confirm your wedding date with a £30 non refundable booking fee which will be deducted from your final balance.

 

How long will it take between ordering my wedding stationery and delivery?
You should allow approximately four to six weeks between ordering and delivery. If you require your wedding stationery immediately, why not use our express service. I suggest that you send out your day invites first, collate the replies and then send out the evening ones, hence avoiding having to ask an evening guest to the whole day to make up numbers, and making them feel second best!

NB: If you have 80 guests to the day then you do not need 80 invitations and the same applies to the evening invitations. Allow one invitation per couple/family.

 

Are envelopes and insert pages included?
Yes- for the cards I include colour co-ordinated printed insert sheets and white, cream or ivory envelopes and for scrolls a postal tube is included.

 

Is there a minimum order number?
There is no minimum order. It is often advisable to order a few extras, particularly with evening invites. These can be left with guests names blank for any last minutes invites.

How do I pay?
I do have credit card facilities, through paypal. However, you can also pay by cash,
postal order, or cheque payable to Designs by Daykin. Final payment is required before your goods are collected or dispatched.

 

Can I choose my own wording?
I will print your personal choice of invite wording or I have a selection of options with a choice of font styles.

 

Do you provide samples by post?
I will provide samples of 2 designs free of charge. Any further samples will be charged at face value. The fee for samples will be refunded off any subsequent order placed.

 

I'm getting married abroad. Can I still have wedding stationery?
Yes! If a bride and groom are getting married overseas and are then having a big celebration back home afterwards, then I can provide the invitations for these.

 

Can you do different card sizes?
I have given three sizes on my price list but I can supply other sizes if requested - just ask.

 

What should I do if I run out of stationery once my order has been delivered to me?
Not a problem. Firstly please contact me as soon as possible and let me know what you require and I will agree with you a date for delivery - the price of each additional card will be the same as your previous order and postage will be charged at a first class rate which will be advised to you. Your extra cards will be despatched to you once payment has been received.

 

Can my order be adapted to suit my colour scheme?
You will see that my designs have been produced in a wide selection of colours. If, however, your theme is not represented in my samples, please contact me to see if they can be adapted to suit you. If you have a design in mind that you do not see within my portfolio, then please discuss your ideas with me, as I am able to meet any design requirements you may have.

 

Personalisation
I am pleased to be able to offer a free personalisation service on your wedding stationery. Your invitation inserts will be personalised for your wedding and your guests names will be printed onto each insert free of charge. Your place cards will also be personalised with each guests names being printed on their card.

 

Do you offer a thank you card service?
Let me save you time and worry when you return from your honeymoon. I am able to offer a 'Thank You card' service whereby, from the details supplied by yourself, I can send each of your guests a personalised thank you card (to be agreed by both parties). This enables you to put your feet up on honeymoon and let me take the stress out of thanking your guests for gifts etc. The cost of this service is £50 plus the price of your chosen thank you card design and either first or second class postage.

 

What wedding stationery do I need and how many should I order?
I have listed below the general wedding stationery available to you but please speak to me if you would like to discuss any ideas you may have.

Save that date cards - a great way to secure your special date in your guest’s diaries if it is too early to send out your invitations. Please allow one invitation per couple/family. It is advised that you order some spares to allow for mistakes or if you need to invite extra guests.

Wedding invitations - sent to guests that you invite to both your wedding ceremony and your day reception. Please allow one invitation per couple/family

Evening invitations - are sent to those guests attending the evening reception only. Please allow one invitation per couple/family.

Reply cards - sent out with your wedding and evening invitations so that your guests are encouraged to reply to you. You should allow for one reply card for each wedding/evening invitation you send. These are supplied with addressed envelopes. I can also offer a 'reply card' service. This service will take away the task of you collating the responses from your guests - the replies from your guests will be sent to Designs by Daykin’. The cost of this service is 50p per invitation sent.

Orders of service/Order of the day ('OOS') - are available for your guests and are normally distributed by your ushers as guests arrive, so that they may follow the proceedings of your wedding ceremony (entrance music, hymns, prayers and the marriage). The 'OOS' can also include any poems or readings you may wish to include and special dedications to family or friends. You must agree the content of the ‘OOS’ with your vicar/registrar before it goes to print. Please allow one for each guest and extra copies for the clergy/registrar and choir.

Place cards - identifies where your guests are to be seated. They can be used in conjunction with a table plan if desired. Name place cards are provided individually personalised or if you wish to handwrite the names they can be provided blank.

Table plans - available as an extra touch to your reception. They are available as a special order and made to match your wedding stationery.

Menus - a lovely touch for your guests. They can be made available per guest or supplied so that a number are placed on each table for your guests to share.

Thank you cards - to compliment your wedding stationery, why not continue your theme by sending out matching thank you cards to your guests? I am able to offer a 'Thank You card' service whereby, from the details supplied by yourself, I can send each of your guests a personalised thank you card (to be agreed by both parties). This enables you to put your feet up on honeymoon and let me take the stress out of thanking your guests for gifts etc. The cost of this service is £50 plus the price of your chosen thank you card design and either first or second class postage.

 

Can I have my stationery in a language other than English?

Yes, we will do our best. For languages other than English, please contact us prior to placing your order as translation, software and design restrictions may apply.

 

How much is postage & packaging?

P&P is FREE for orders over £400. Orders under this amount are posted at cost using Royal Mail special delivery. Alternatively you may collect your order at a pre –arranged time.

 

Can I Change the wording on the front of the card?

Of course. The wording printed on the front of our invites is the most common request, but is merely a guide as to the layout and sizing. Should you prefer something else in it's place, simply let me know and I will do my best to accommodate your wishes.

 

Is there an additional charge for having a design made up in my Wedding colours?
No, I am happy to provide any of my designs in a coordinating colour scheme at no additional cost.

 

Will you make up cards to my own design?
If you have a particular design in mind, please contact me to take advantage of my free bespoke service.

 

I need Wedding stationery in a hurry; can I make an express order?
I will do my best to accommodate you. Any express orders will depend on my order book at time of ordering. There may be an additional charge depending on your requirement.

 

Will you print out guest names on the invitations?
Yes, this service is included in the individual invitation price.

 

Will you print out guest names on place cards?
Yes, this service is included in the price.

 

I have placed my order, what happens now?
On receipt of your order and deposit, I will send you an information pack. This will include:

·   A proof of your customised design for approval.

·   Information on available fonts and other personalisation options available to you.

·   An action plan explaining what happens next, along with expected delivery dates.

Once you have checked and approved the proof I send you, I ask you to send them back to me, along with the remaining balance. I aim to deliver your order within 4 - 6 weeks from receipt of your deposit and final proofs.

 

Do I need to order my other wedding stationery items when I order my invitations?
No, you probably won't be sure exactly how many menus, orders of service or place cards you will need until you have received your invitation replies.

 

Can I include additional information within my invitations?
Yes, I will happily accommodate any additional information that you require ie. your gift list, directions or accommodation details etc for you, onto matching paper so that they fit perfectly into your invitations for a completely professional finish. Using your chosen font and colour theme, I will layout all your additional information so that it perfectly co-ordinates and can be slipped into each invitation. Additional printed insert sheets are 60p per sheet.

 

Will I be able to see proofs before printing?
We will send proofs of your wedding invitation, order of service and menu for you to check. Once you have signed that these are correct we will proceed with printing your order.

 

Do I include children's names on my wedding invitations?
If children are invited to your wedding, you include their name on their parents' invitation. Parents should assume that the invitation is for them alone if their children's names are not specified. If you are not having children at your wedding it is a good idea to include a line explaining that, just to be clear. Let parents know in advance if you have made special arrangements for their children.

 

Should I send a wedding invitation to relatives I know won't be able to attend?
If you have relatives you know won't be able to make it on the day, it is polite to invite them anyway. Many people, in particular very elderly relatives really appreciate this gesture. It shows that you haven't just forgotten or ignored them.

 

How long before my wedding do I send my invitations?
Your wedding invitations should be sent out at least six weeks before, ten and twelve weeks before is average.

 

I am having a Civil Service. What should I include in my Order of the Day?
A Civil Ceremony contains no religious elements or anything with a religious connotation and the service can last anything from 10 - 30 minutes. If you decide to have readings or music in your ceremony, this is usually submitted and discussed with the registrar prior to the ceremony as you will need their approval.

 

What is a Save the Date card for?
Save the date cards are a great way of announcing your wedding date to guests in advance of your invitations. It ensures that they keep the date free, and are available in each of our stationery ranges so that they match your invitations.

 

What else should I include in the envelope with my invite?
In with the invitation put maps and directions to the ceremony and reception venues. Be sure that car parking areas are clearly marked and if appropriate, include a list of nearby hotel/guests houses and their prices.