Stationery

Bespoke Explained

Q: What does bespoke actually mean here?

That we create a design completely from scratch, together. Nothing is chosen from a range — the design is built around you, your day and the details you want to include.

Q: What's a mood board?

After our consultation I put together a quote along with a mood board. It includes a colour palette, font choices, and imagery that represents what we discussed in our initial consultation — and it becomes our point of reference throughout the design process.

Q: How much does bespoke cost?

Bespoke costs are quoted after a consultation and will vary depending on your requirements and quantities. Unlike the collections, there is no set price list — because there is no set design.

Q: What happens after I approve the quote?

A 50% deposit is required, based on approximate quantities if you don’t yet know your final numbers. If your numbers change before production, this is amended in your final invoice — so you won’t pay for any invitations that you don’t order.

The option to go bespoke means that you would like to work together with me to create a design completely from scratch.

Published 8 October 2018 Updated 7 August 2020 3 min read

The option to go bespoke means that you would like to work together with me to create a design completely from scratch.

It starts with a consultation

This will start with a consultation where I will invite you into my studio in Aberdeen, Scotland if you live nearby or we can have a phone consultation. This gives me an opportunity to get to know you a little better and to also chat with you about your plans and wedding details. We can chat about your style, your wishes for your wedding stationery and personal touches that you may like to include in the design. The more I can find out the better!

Your quote and mood board

We will discuss options that will work with your vision and after our consultation I will put together a quote along with a mood board. This mood board will include a colour palette, font choices, and imagery that represents what we discussed in our initial consultation, and a point of reference for us throughout the design process.

Deposit

If you are happy to proceed based on the quote, then a 50% deposit is required based on approximate quantities needed (unless you know your final numbers). If you increase or decrease this amount by the time this goes to production then this will be amended in your final invoice. So you won’t pay for any invitations that you don’t order.

Bringing the ideas to life

Once the deposit has been paid, the most exciting part of the process begins — this is where I bring our ideas to life. I will get to work on the initial design proof and have this sent to you as a digital proof via email. From this point we will work together to develop the design and make any amends until you are happy with this.

A printed sample is possible and is charged at an additional cost (this price depends on the type of invitation, but starts at £15). Once you have checked and proofread all of the details on the design we can then go to the production stage, once you have signed off.

Bespoke in practice

Over the years I’ve worked on bespoke sets for couples including Katie & Gary, Jill & Stuart, Julia & Charlie, Kirsten & Lisa, Beckie & Luke and Bethany & Jonathan — each one built from scratch around a different day, a different venue and a very different pair of personalities. Julia and Charlie’s set ran from save the dates through the wedding invitation to the order of service, place cards and menus:

Karla created our bespoke wedding stationery including save the dates, wedding invitation, order of service, place cards and menus. I had a vision of chic and stylish stationery with an autumn elegant feel and Karla really delivered!
— Julia and Charlie

Read more of The Feedback , or see how the whole thing works on The Process .

Book a consultation

Frequently asked questions

What does bespoke actually mean here?

That we create a design completely from scratch, together. Nothing is chosen from a range — the design is built around you, your day and the details you want to include.

Where does the consultation happen?

In my studio in Aberdeen, Scotland if you live nearby — or we can have a phone consultation if you don’t. Either way it’s a chance for me to get to know you a little better and chat about your plans, your style, your wishes and any personal touches. The more I can find out the better!

What's a mood board?

After our consultation I put together a quote along with a mood board. It includes a colour palette, font choices, and imagery that represents what we discussed in our initial consultation — and it becomes our point of reference throughout the design process.

How much does bespoke cost?

Bespoke costs are quoted after a consultation and will vary depending on your requirements and quantities. Unlike the collections, there is no set price list — because there is no set design.

What happens after I approve the quote?

A 50% deposit is required, based on approximate quantities if you don’t yet know your final numbers. If your numbers change before production, this is amended in your final invoice — so you won’t pay for any invitations that you don’t order.

Can I get a printed sample of my bespoke design?

Yes. A printed sample is possible at an additional cost — the price depends on the type of invitation, but starts at £15, and will be quoted to you before you make a decision.

Rather start from a design you can already see?

The Tailored Collections and Zine-Vites are ready to be styled to suit you — and everything is itemised so you can build the set to suit your budget.

Browse the collections The process