all the finer detailsMaking the Wedding Paper Process Simple & Enjoyable
Here, you’ll find information on our services, process, and answers to the FAQs. Reach out to us at any time for additional questions.
How to Book Your Stationery
The Betty Lu Paperie ordering, proofing, and printing processes is easy and stress-free.
– I – Choose Your Look
Whether you choose digital, foil or letterpress from my boutique of designs (or you want to mix and match elements from different suites!), your invitation will set the stage for the special details of your celebration. Browse from our catalog of 15 wedding stationery collections here.
– Ii – Share the Specifics
After choosing your design, select from options like quantity and print method, then add to cart. A pop up form will appear for you to select custom options, like ink and envelope colors. We’ll contact you for wording. Once we have all wording and addresses, we’ll email you the first round of proofs.
– III – Proof, Print & Ship
We’ll work one-on-one together on your proofs until everything is perfect! After your approval, printing begins. We’ll provide tracking details when it ships and careful instructions for assembly and mailing, so you can mark “stationery” off your to-do list and keep waltzing toward your big day.
Elizabeth U. (mother of the bride), North Carolina
“I just wanted to thank you so very much for all your guidance and creativity with the wedding invitations. They are spectacular!! We have had many friends reach out to us, so impressed with their quality, beauty and uniqueness. Your ears should have been burning! :) I passed your name and business along to friends... Again, I am extremely grateful for your knowledge, professionalism, creativity and talents shared with us!”
Photo: Becca Rizzo
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For your convenience, pricing and details are right on the website! This is also how you can book your suite. Browse through each wedding stationery collection page to find a design you love. Click on the item you wish to purchase, then choose your options from the dropdown menu. Pricing will update at the top of the listing.
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After all proofs are approved, allow up to four weeks for production for letterpress, foil, and some of our embellishment options.
Digital printing offers a quicker turnaround time (14 business days) and more affordable elegance.
Otherwise, we recommend booking invitations between 4-6 months in advance of your big day. And day-of at least one month before your event.
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Book stationery at least two months before you need them in hand. This allows time for design, proofing, printing, and shipping.
For timeline cheat sheet, click here.
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Stationery is carefully packaged and delivered directly to you. I’ll also include detailed instructions for assembly, postage, and mailing. And, of course, you can always shoot me an email if you need any additional assistance!
Optionally, you may choose to add assembly and/or postage + mailing services. Those services can be added here.
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Yes! We love working with clients throughout their wedding stationery experience, so we can create a cohesive experience for your big day.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Absolutely! Our calendar is booked on a first-come, first-serve basis, so if you want to reserve your spot in advance then you can definitely book before you have all details finalized. The only thing I’ll need from you is your confirmed event date. That way, we can work backwards from there to make sure you receive everything on time.
Please keep in mind the proofing process does not begin until we have all information from you, so this can delay the timeline. If you need stationery in hand soon (within 6 weeks from the date of purchase), we recommend having all information ready at the time of booking.
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Count by number of households, not by the number of guests invited.
Invitations are available in increments of 25, with a minimum of 50 prints.
So, if you only need 85 suites, we recommend ordering up to 100. This will give you extras in case additional guests are added or anything gets lost in the mail. Plus, it gives you extras to have photographed on your big day (we recommend bringing 2-3 copies for your photographer) and a few to have as keepsakes for yourself.
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After you place an order, we’ll email you a form to collect invitation wording and details.
Once we, receive wording and guest addresses from you, you’ll receive a proof via email within 3 business days (or in 4 weeks if you booked a custom venue illustration).
After you receive your first round of proofs, we’ll work one-on-one together to make sure everything is perfect prior to printing.
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Yes! All wording is fully personalized to your liking with your wedding information and details. However, the layout of text remains the same to protect the integrity of the original design.
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Collections from Betty Lu Paperie are semi-custom. We do not offer fully custom stationery designs.
This means that the design remains relatively the same as seen on the website, but personalized with your wedding details and designed to match your wedding aesthetic.
Ready to book? For details on how to book stationery, click here.
Our Stationery Offerings
The traditional first anniversary gift is paper–but you’re going to need a few pieces for your wedding, too.
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Ensure your guests are able to join you on your special day with a Save the Date. Each of our wedding invitation suites has a coordinating save the date design. It’s the perfect way to begin your experience with BLP, and get guests excited for your big day.
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The pièce de résistance in your wedding paper suite is the invitation—it formally communicates all the details of your celebration, and helps your guests anticipate their experience at your wedding.
Coordinating enclosures are available for all design suites including RSVP, details, accommodations, and reception cards—with options to custom create anything else you may need.
We also offer luxury invitation embellishments, like venue drawings, silk ribbon, and vintage postage, to make your suite truly one-of-a-kind.
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Continue the design details of your wedding paper suite into your wedding day with programs, place cards, and all the custom pieces in between.
We love working with clients throughout their wedding stationery experience, so we can create a cohesive experience for your big day.
Browse our portfolio of real client weddings…
Our collection of semi-custom wedding stationery allows for a more streamlined experience and gives you the unique option to build your suite to suit your turnaround time and budget.
before you begin…Collect all guest addresses.
This is one of those tasks that can take some time, but it'll help you know how many households you need to mail to for save the dates and invitations. Plus, it makes the stationery process go by so much faster because you already have the information ready.
To help you get started, download my Wedding Guest List Organizer here. (It’s my most-downloaded resource!)