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Selecting a Stationer
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Photo by
The Bristol Workshops
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The best way to choose any vendor is
to ask friends and relatives for recommendations. That also goes
for your stationer.
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It's a good idea to visit at least three stationery
retailers so that you can get a better sense of styles and prices.
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Here are a few tips when choosing a stationer:
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Ask the stationer for examples of their work.
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If possible, contact other references.
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Get it in writing! Be sure you sign a contract that lists all
the details!
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What is the stationer's liability for any printing mistakes?
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Be sure to set a reasonable price for any extra orders you may
need.
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Make sure you proofread BEFORE you place the order and also be
sure to proofread AFTER you pick up the order.
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You've selected your invitation, now it's time to
place your order. Every wedding vendor should have a contract.
The contract for your wedding invitations should include the
following:
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Your
name, address, telephone number.
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The
name of the vendor and his/her name, address, and telephone
number.
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The
EXACT (be sure to proofread carefully!) wording of the
invitation and all the enclosures. Don't forget to include all
line breaks.
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The
paper stock and color, plus the ink color.
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Which
font you have decided to use (attach a sample).
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The
style, whether it be thermography or engraving.
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If you
decide to order other stationery (such as your Thank You notes),
list the description and the amount that you would like ordered.
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Be
sure that the contract lists the date that the order will be
ready. You want to give yourself ample time to address the
invitations and send them out.
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The
number of invitations, envelopes and any enclosures should be
listed.
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The
grand total, the deposit amount due and the balance and date due
should also be listed.
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Refund
policy.
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Be
sure you get the stationer's signature.
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Find a
Rhode Island wedding invitation specialist.
Find a
Rhode Island Calligrapher.
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