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Yes! Elegant Invites is based in Putnam Valley, NY, and I regularly meet with couples throughout Westchester, Putnam, and the Hudson Valley to design and print their dream invitations.
It means no storefront hours and no walk-ins: every couple gets a scheduled, one-on-one consultation, and I come to you, usually your home or a favorite cafe anywhere in Westchester, Putnam, or the Hudson Valley (we can also meet online if that's easier). You get my full attention for the whole meeting, a complete sample kit of papers, envelopes, and printing methods you can actually touch, and honest answers with real numbers instead of a sales pitch. Working by appointment also means I'm not paying for a storefront, and that lower overhead is a big part of why my pricing stays competitive with the big online shops while you still get a local designer who hand-delivers your finished invitations. Booking is simple: the free 30-minute planning session is the appointment.
Most of my couples spend between $2.35 and $5.40 per invitation, depending on the printing method: full color digital starts around $2.35 per piece, thermography around $4.30, foil around $4.35, and letterpress around $5.40. Because you send one invitation per household rather than per guest, a 150-guest wedding usually needs 80 to 100 suites, so an all-digital order can start around $190 to $235 while letterpress for the same list lands closer to $450 to $540. What moves the number most is quantity, paper, printing method, and how many pieces are in your suite, and there's no separate design fee. I'm always upfront about pricing before anything moves forward: tell me what you have in mind at your free consultation and I'll design something beautiful that fits your budget.
I recommend starting about 4 to 6 months before your wedding, so your invitations are ready to mail 6 to 8 weeks ahead of the big day (a little earlier for destination weddings). Save the dates usually go out 8 to 12 months in advance. Reach out any time and I'll help you map out your timeline.
No minimum. Whether you need a small, intimate batch or hundreds of invitations, I'm happy to help.
Either works. I love meeting couples in person so you can feel the paper and see the print samples, but if that's not convenient we can do everything remotely by phone, email, and shared proofs. Local or not, you'll get the same hands-on attention.
When we sit down together, I'll take the time to learn about your style and your event vision. You'll get to see and touch real samples of papers, envelopes, and printing options in person. No guessing online, you'll make decisions confidently with my help.
Letterpress, foil stamping, thermography (raised ink), white ink on dark papers, and digital. At your consultation you'll see and feel finished samples of each, side by side, so you can pick what fits your style and budget.
Absolutely! You can take a design from my past collections and make it your own, or we can create something brand new together. Either way, I'll guide you through every detail to make sure your invitations feel unique to you.
Once we've decided on the details and you're ready to move forward, a 50% deposit secures your order and starts the design process. That covers the initial concepts and proofs. The remaining balance is due before we go to print.
Revisions are expected and I'll keep working with you until you're completely happy. Each update comes with a new proof so you can clearly see how things are shaping up.
Yes! Once your design is finalized, I can produce a printed sample so you can see the exact paper, colors, and finish before the full run. It's the best way to feel confident about the final result.
Yes! Guest addressing is free with a complete suite: your guests' names and addresses beautifully printed on the outer envelopes, matched to your design, so everything arrives ready to mail (white ink on dark envelopes is the one exclusion, since it's a separate process). If you'd like full assembly too, I can handle that for a small additional fee, just let me know and I'll include it in your quote.
You'll review your proofs through emailed PDFs, which makes it easy to see every detail clearly. For everything else, I'm just a call or text away.
Yes, I can design everything to coordinate, including RSVP cards, menus, programs, seating cards, table numbers, cocktail napkins, thank you notes, signage, and more. Whatever you need for your big day, I'll make sure it ties together beautifully.
Once you've signed off and the final balance is paid, your invitations go to print, and I personally check every piece at each stage before I hand-deliver everything to you.
Yes. Bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, mitzvahs, birthdays, anniversaries, and corporate events all get the same custom design, then printed and checked by hand.
A free 30-minute planning session: bring every question you have, see real samples, and get a detailed quote within one business day.
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