Invitations

Q. Describe the most common types of jobs you do for your clients.

A. The most common job that I do is, by far, wedding invitations which accounted for more than 85% of my total work for 2010. Most brides who order wedding invitations will also order matching accessories such as ceremony programs, seating cards, thank you cards or table menus.

Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?

A. Some other invitation vendors end up charging a lot of hidden fees. I have heard from customers that they were charged a fee every time they contacted another vendor or request a change. With How Inviting, as long as your items have not been printed, you are welcome to make as many free changes as you like. You are also welcome to call or e-mail as many times as you like with questions or to request a status update.

Q. Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?

A. Everything I do is 100% handmade and customized to each individual customer's specifications. Instead of choosing pre-made invitations from a third-party catalog, Brides & customers sit down with me and together we can create something completely new and unique. I always welcome ideas and photos to work from. Or, if the customer doesn't necessarily really know what they are looking for, I do have samples that we can work from as well!
In addition, since I do work out of my home, I am able to keep costs low since I do not have to add the cost of renting a space or paying employees into the cost of the products. I also print everything on-site which also allows me to pass the savings onto the customer.

Q. What do you like most about your job?

A. This job is one where I can truly use my talent and creativity. I am very passionate about my work and it shows in every invitation that I create. I am also grateful that it is something that I can do while I stay at home and care for my beautiful little daughter!

Q. Do you have a favorite story from your work?

A. No favorite stories, but I can say how touched I was the first time a bride came to pick up her wedding invitations and gave me a huge hug and thanked me before she left. her mother also gave me a hug. It meant so much to be a part of one of the biggest days of her life.

Q. If you have a complicated pricing system for your service, please give all the details here.

A. The pricing system at How Inviting! is actually quite simple. There are no hidden charges and no fees for upgrading cardstocks (for instance matte to metallic). The price always includes the invitation, matching rsvp card, inner, outer and rsvp envelope along with return address printing on the outer envelope & addressing the rsvp envelope.
All other items (directions, hotel info, programs, etc.) are sold ala carte.