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Welcome
to FAQs
Online Ordering Information
Your
complete satisfaction with our product and service
is important to us. With this in mind we have compiled
information from frequently asked questions from
customers just like you!
Benefits-
- Excellent
Quality Printing
- Finest
Papers
- "Online
Proof" System
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Choice of Ink Colors
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Choice of Lettering Style, Font Size
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See Typeset Copy of Item
- Quick
Turnaround Time (Most items in 24 - 48 Hours)
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General
Information-
- Catalog
Requests
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We do not produce mail-order catalogs. See "Samples".
- Foreign
Languages
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We can print foreign languages when the letters
are from the English alphabet. In addition, we
offer Spanish verses for wedding and Quince Años
ensembles.
- Returns
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We do our best to make sure each item is shipped
exactly as it is ordered. Please contact us as
soon as possible if you have a concern with your
order.
- Samples
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Find the invitation you are interested in and
click on the image. Click on "request a sample"
link located top right of large view of image.
- Security
- We use VeriSign, the industry standard
to provide protection for your credit card information.
Your credit card number will be encrypted for
safe transmission. We DO NOT store your credit
card number after your order has been completed.
You will need to re-enter your credit card every
time you make a purchase. Your privacy is respected.
Glossary
of Terms-
- Blind
Embossing
- Blind embossing is a printing method where an
image is pressed into paper resulting in a raised
design. The embossing is termed blind
because the design is formed without ink or foil.
(Debossing is an image stamped onto paper or a
napkin without ink or foil; it appears indented.)
- Bright
White
- This shade is the ultimate in white, very crisp,
pure and bright!
- Deckle
Edge
- An uneven, feathery edge on a piece of paper
is called a deckle edge. This edge is most commonly
found on parchment invitations; however, other
papers may also have deckle edges and will be
noted in descriptions.
- Die-Cutting
- The process of using sharp metal rules to cut
shapes and designs into paper. Die-cutting includes
cutout shapes and sculpted edges.
- Double
Envelopes
- The traditional set of two envelopes is used
with formal invitations and announcements. The
outer envelope is addressed to the guest and may
have your (the senders) address printed
on the back flap. The inner envelope, with the
invitation and enclosures is enclosed inside the
outer envelope. The inner envelope carries only
the guests names. The inner envelope is
available with a coordinating liner; it is not
gummed and is not sealed.
- Ecru
- This color is a warm creamy beige.
- Embossing
- Embossing is like blind embossing above, only
this type of printing uses ink or foil on the
raised area to add drama and dimension.
- Foil
Stamping
- This effect is achieved when colored foil is
hot-stamped onto paper (perhaps a Christmas card)
or accessory items, such as napkins.
- French-Fold
- A sheet of paper folded twice to create a four-paneled
invitation is considered French-folded. This fold
is most common with parchment invitations.
- Layers
- This term indicates layers of paper tied or
glued together. If the top layer is translucent
and the lower is decorative paper, youll
see a muted version of the lower layer through
the translucent top.
- Liners
- This term refers to the decorative paper used
to line the inside of an inner envelope or a single
envelope.
- Panel
- A panel is the center section of your invitation
framed by a raised area of paper.
It also refers to pages facing each other. For
example, a tri-fold invitation when opened fully,
has a left, middle and right panel.
- Parchment
- This translucent paper is made to look like
original parchment. This distinctive paper adds
a softening effect to any invitation.
- Pearlize
- The process that applies a luminous pearl-like
finish to part of an invitation, usually to an
embossed design, is called pearlizing.
- Short-Fold
- A short-fold is created when a sheet of paper
is folded once, not exactly in half, forming an
invitation with a short front panel and longer
back panel.
- Thermography
- This type of printing is created by adding a
resin powder to wet ink, which when heated, creates
a raised surface.
- Tri-Fold
- A tri-fold is created when a sheet of paper
is folded twice to form a three-paneled invitation.
Both outside panels are folded inward to cover
the center panel.
- Vellum
- Vellum is a paper with a rich, smooth finish
paper.
- White
- This shade is a soft white, like wedding gowns.
It is a delicate hue.
- Z-Fold
- A z-fold is created when a sheet of paper is
folded twice in accordion fashion to form a three-paneled
invitation.
Ordering-
- Checking
Order Status
- Simply click on the Order Status/Reorder
link on the home page. You will need your confirmation
number and zip code to recall your order. The
status of your order will be displayed. If your
order has shipped, you will be able to track it
online.
- Making
Changes
- If youve sent your order and youve
found youve made a mistake, please call
us immediately. We will confirm the status of
your order, and will let you know if a change
can be made. Please note additional fees may be
required to stop your order to make a change.
We encourage you to look over your order very
carefully before sending it to avoid the cost
of having it reprinted.
- Order
Cancellation
- $10.00 Service fee on cancelling your order.
If order has already been printed you will be
charged full price of order.
- Ordering
More
- Contact us immediately if you discover you need
to increase the quantity. We will try to catch
the order before its printed. The price
for an additional 25 is always a better value
than a new order for 25. Consider ordering an
extra 25 in case of mistakes or last minute additions.
If your order cannot be stopped before it is printed,
we will notify you, and you will be charged the
new order price.
- Payment
- We accept major credit cards. Payment is due
at the time your order is placed. You may be billed
a U.S. dollars sales tax on your final invoice
total depending on the state you are in.
- Reorders
- To place a reorder, please select the Order
Status/Reorder link on the home page. You
will need your confirmation number and zip code
to recall your previous order. You can make the
changes you want by editing your order and resubmitting
it.
- Rushes
- Because our production time is so fast, we are
unable to rush your order once it is in-house.
However, we suggest you choose an expedited shipping
method on the shipping screen to ensure the quickest
delivery.
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Printing-
- Most
of our personalized paper products are printed
using thermography, which is a process which provides
a beautiful raised lettering effect. Envelope
flaps and holiday cards are flat printed. Foil
stamping is an option for some holiday cards and
many accessory items.
Shipping-
- Wedding
Invitations, stationery, anniversary products,
baby products, greeting cards and special occasion
invitations will ship in
-*24 - 48 Hours
Business Stationery & Office Products
-*Approximately 5 - 7 days
Specialty Products
-*Approximately 15 days
- International
Shipping
We do provide international shipping to countries
serviced by UPS. You may select the International
Shipping Available link on the home page
for a complete listing of the countries. Charges
are based on weight and destination.
NOTE:
Most orders are shipped UPS Ground Service. Be sure
to add on the appropriate shipping time (2-7 days)
based on your location and shipping service level.
For an expedited shipping service, please indicate
method on shipping screen.
Technical
Issues
- Access
Code
-When an access code appears, it helps us know
where you are ordering from.
- Frozen
Computer / Machine Errors
-If your machine locks up, you might try to refresh
or reload your page. If problems persist, please
contact us so we can be of assistance. If you
are in the middle of the ordering process and
you freeze up, youll need to retype and
resubmit your order.
- Sequence
Errors
-If you receive a sequence error while processing
your request, it is most likely due to using your
browsers back and/or forward buttons. It
is important to use the site navigation buttons,
such as edit and continue. If problems persist,
please contact us.
Verse
Selections-
- See
the "Verse" link on your navigation
bar for a large selection of wording options.
- Some
Verse Numbers shown may have a J at the end. This
indicates that the bride and grooms name will
be printed in a jumbo (or larger) lettering style.
Be assured that even though the preview does not
show the larger style, the names will be printed
larger.
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