Your wedding is one of the most important events in your life. At Ajalon Printing & Design, our creativity and craftsmanship will help bring your vision to life for you and your guests.

Here are the steps of our process:

Initial Consultation

During this consultation, we will explore with you ways to create an exquisite and memorable invitation experience for your guests. Our goal is to develop invitations that incorporate not only your personality, but your taste and wedding theme. A rough design direction and concept is developed from this meeting. This consultation can be in person or by telephone. Some of our clients combine a trip to the wine country with their consultation. Consultations are complimentary up to twenty minutes. Additional consultation time is billed at $75/hour.

Proposal and Contract

You’ll receive a proposal and contract based on the results of your consultation. Your approval of the contract, along with a 50% deposit, authorizes us to begin working on your invitations.

Creativity Begins!

After you provide all the pertinent information, such as wording, dates, etc., you’ll receive your first set of designs. Your proposal includes two rounds of alterations. Additional edits are billed at $25 each.

Your Approval

After your design and all revisions have been completed, you will receive a final PDF proof for your approval. Upon receipt of your signed approval, via fax or mail, we begin production. Please check your final proof carefully. Ajalon Printing is not responsible for errors on approved proofs. Any reprinting costs are the responsibility of the client, and deposits or final payments will not be refunded.

Printing

Printing of your invitation set may take one or more days, depending on the size and scope of your order. Your final balance is due before printing begins. Any additional charges, such as assembly and shipping will be due when your order is ready to ship.

Typically, invitations and announcements do not include assembly. We can provide assembly services for $35/hour, and can provide you an estimate for assembling your invitation set. Assembly will require additional time after your press date.

We can coordinate calligraphy upon your request, and will require additional time.

Shipping

Upon receipt of your final payment, your stationery is securely packaged and shipped via your preferred method.

Timeline

The time it takes for your invitations to be designed and produced can vary significantly. Factors such as how quickly you make decisions, communicate them to your designer, and how many rounds of changes you have will affect the overall timeline. Be sure to allow extra time if you wish to show your designs to family and friends. At a minimum, allow four to six weeks from your initial consultation to design, produce and ship your order.

If you require your envelopes in advance of your invitation order, i.e., to facilitate the addressing process, please let us know. There is a $50 fee for this service.

Rush Service

Typically, your invitation order is printed within 2-4 weeks after your final proof. If you need your invitations printed in less than two weeks after final proof, rush service is available for a 25% upcharge plus any expedited shipping costs for any customization item such as colored envelopes, pocket folders, etc.

Envelopes may also be printed ahead of the rest of your invitation order and shipped separately. An additional charge of $100 plus shipping will be added to your invoice.

Order Cancellation

Orders may be cancelled at any time. Amount of refund is subject to administrative costs and any work performed or materials purchased.

During your initial consultation, we’ll work with you to develop a timeline, and provide an estimate based on your timing needs.

Please be aware that intricate designs or specialty papers may incur additional costs. If we are required to expedite the shipping of specialty products, you will be responsible for any additional costs incurred.

Are you ready to take the next step?

Check out our pricing request, sample request, or contact us for ordering information!