Design led wedding stationery · Aberdeen, Scotland

Aberdeen AB10 1JG

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The Process

Three services, one straightforward process. Here’s how your wedding stationery comes together, from first hello to the finished pieces in your hands.

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Whichever service you choose, the shape of the process is the same: we talk, you choose, I quote, you approve the proofs, and your stationery goes into production. The difference is where you start.

Tailored Collections and Zine-Vites start with a design — you choose one you love, then choose the elements you’d like to include. Bespoke starts with a conversation, and the design is built from scratch around it.

If you don’t find a design that you like in one range, do have a look at the other — and if you’d rather start from a blank page entirely, bespoke is the place to go.

Step by step

How ordering works

  1. Say hello

    Tell me about your day — your date, your venue, rough guest numbers and the style you’re drawn to. If you already know which service you’d like, brilliant; if not, I’ll help you choose between a tailored collection , Zine-Vites and bespoke .

  2. Choose your design and elements

    For collections and Zine-Vites, pick your design and the elements you’d like to include. All prices are itemised, so you can tailor the set to suit your style and your budget. For bespoke, we begin with a consultation instead — in the studio in Aberdeen, or by phone.

  3. Your quote

    I’ll put together a quote covering everything we’ve discussed. For bespoke, this comes with a mood board — a colour palette, font choices and imagery representing what we talked about, and a point of reference for us throughout the design process.

  4. Deposit

    A 50% deposit is required to begin, based on approximate quantities if you don’t yet have final numbers. This secures your prices and your production dates. If your numbers change before production, your final invoice is amended — so you won’t pay for invitations you don’t order.

  5. Digital proofs

    The most exciting part: I bring the ideas to life and send your initial design proof as a digital proof by email. From this point we work together to develop the design and make any amends until you are happy.

  6. Proofread and sign off

    All proofreading is your responsibility, so do check every detail — names, dates, times, addresses. Mark any amendments clearly or list them in an email. Nothing goes to print until you’ve confirmed you’re happy to proceed.

  7. Printed sample (optional)

    A printed sample is possible for bespoke designs at an additional cost — this depends on the type of invitation, but starts at £15, and is quoted to you before you decide. For collections, samples are the price shown and the cost is deducted from your final balance if you go ahead.

  8. Production, balance and delivery

    Once signed off, your order goes into production. The remaining 50% is invoiced prior to the date you need your items. Orders are dispatched once payment has cleared, via Royal Mail recorded delivery or courier — or you’re very welcome to collect from the studio free of charge.

  • Ordering a tailored collection

    Choose your design, then choose your elements. Every collection can be tailored to your style and colour palette, and all details and finishing touches are optional and itemised.

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  • Ordering Zine-Vites

    Pick one of the five Zine-Vite designs, then style it to suit you — paper types, colours, and design elements such as venue or map drawings.

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  • Ordering a bespoke design

    Starts with a consultation in the Aberdeen studio or by phone, followed by a quote and a mood board before any design work begins.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is the deposit?
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required upon receipt of your order. This allows Paper Skeleton to begin creating your order and secures the price of items confirmed at the time of ordering.
What if my guest numbers change?
The deposit is based on approximate quantities if you don’t yet know your final numbers. If you increase or decrease this amount by the time the order goes to production, it’s amended in your final invoice — so you won’t pay for any invitations that you don’t order.
When do I pay the balance?
The remaining 50% is invoiced prior to the agreed date that you require the items. No order is printed, available for collection or dispatched until full payment is received and cleared.
Can I see a printed sample before committing?
Yes. Samples are available for all stationery. For bespoke invitations there is a non-refundable charge of at least £15 depending on the invite, quoted to you before you decide. For collections, the sample is the price shown and the cost is deducted from your final balance should you proceed.
Who checks the wording is right?
All proofreading is the responsibility of the client. I won’t begin printing until you’ve confirmed you’re happy to proceed to final print, and all confirmations are dated and filed. Any mistakes noticed after the order is completed and collected are the client’s responsibility, and re-prints are charged at full price.
How long does the whole thing take?
It depends on the service and how quickly proofs come back — bespoke naturally takes longer than a tailored collection. Get in touch with your date as early as you can and I’ll talk you through a realistic timeline for your day.
What are the cancellation terms?
Up to 6 months prior to delivery date — the 50% deposit is retained. 3 months prior — 75% of total balance. 30 days or less — the full balance of payment is required. See the T&Cs in full.

Have a look around, and if you have any questions just let me know

Every design starts with a chat. Tell me about your day, your style and your guests — and I’ll take it from there. Look forward to hearing from you!

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