we are all about you.
mmm... paper was founded so that people like you could creatively express
themselves and their events through paper. Your correspondence should
be a reflection of you. We feel that invitations, announcements, and
stationery should be unique to you, not an assembly line production of
standard styles. We work hard to design something specific to your needs
and wants. We take pride in the meticulous detail given to each piece
of paper that passes through our hands.
So, let’s talk paper. Tell us about yourself. Tell us about your event.
We’ll design something that makes you say, “mmm...”.
let’s talk paper.
The Design Phase
We want to know who you are. The first step is for us to meet you. It is in this stage that we get you down on paper. What specific colors do you like? What feel and mood do you want for your event? Do you want 72 invitations? Do you want a conservative and traditional look or modern and contemporary? Do you want a minimalist design or something very elaborate? We’re in the business of YOU.
We’ll discuss colors, shapes, fonts, words, papers, ink – and how they relate to YOU.
The Sample Phase
During our meeting, you’ll decide how you want to proceed through the sample stage:
making sure you looovvve it
Finalizing Your Design
If you decide you’d like samples, we’ll send you samples
within 5-10 days.
When you receive your samples, tell us what you think. Did we get you down on
paper? Do we need to tweak things a bit? Do we need to combine elements? We want
your input. You are an important part of our process. You’ll work with
our designer, until you have an invitation that you LOVE. We will email you pdf
files
showing changes in text and font.
The Order Phase
Once we have finalized your design, it is time to finalize the order. We’ll
email you an order summary that details EVERYTHING about your order. We are
sticklers for detail and we want to make sure we have all your whos, whats,
and wheres. Depending on the timing of your event, 50% of your payment
will be typically due at contract signing.
mmm... paper!
The Production Phase
The production phase is when we individually craft each piece of correspondence with great care. We craft each piece with you and your event in mind. (No kidding! We actually sit at our tables, assembling your pieces and think about you, who you are, and this great moment in your life.)
The production phase will begin 2-4 weeks before your ship date. At this time your final balance is due. Any changes made after this time will incur additional charges to your order.
Receiving your Order
If you are in the Seattle area, you have the option of picking up your order, or having it delivered. Please inquire with the client coordinator about delivery services.
If you are outside of the Seattle area, mmm... paper ships all orders using Fedex Ground. Shipments typically arrive 1-4 days from date of shipment. We can expedite shipping if requested.
We take responsibility for everything we do. We expect that you will be
very pleased with your order. If you find anything that is less than outstanding,
please let us know and we will work with you to rectify it in an expedited
manner.
other stuff you may want to know
Timing
The design phase typically takes 2-4 weeks for invitations and announcements. Stationery can be designed in a shorter time, depending on your needs. The production time requires 4-6 weeks. Please allow a minimum of 8 weeks before you need to mail out your correspondence. If you are short on time, please let us know. (We have been known to pull of miracles in less than a week!) However, to ensure we can accommodate you on our booking schedule, it’s best to let us know ahead of time.
Payments
At this time, mmm... paper only accepts payments by check or Paypal. The payments are typically broken down as follows. (A schedule will be provided to you with your order summary).