How much will it cost?

The average cost of an order of 50 invitations is between $300 and $450. The exact cost of your invitations will depend on a quite a few factors. Design, card stock used and embellishments like ribbons all have an effect on the final cost of your invitation. If you click on the small images in the invitation galleries it will bring up a page with more images and full pricing. If you would like a custom design to go to the Custom Designs section for more information. Also see the Prices section.

Here is a PDF with an example of the pricing documents we send out with three popular designs listed. This gives a breakdown of the options available and a summary with an example of the total cost. Throughout the ordering  process an updated pricing document will be emailed to you with the details of your order as we have them at that time in the summary.

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How long will it take?
Organising time can vary greatly depending on how quickly clients get back to us with decisions and the information needed to process their order. Our goal is to reply to all emails with mocks ups / revisions to designs / answers to questions within 1-3 working days.  If you elect to have your order processed as a rush service we will also push your design and organising to the top of the production list and get back to you with mock ups and edits as quickly as possible.

Once your order is confirmed by the returning of a proof and order confirmation it will take
1.5-2 weeks for your order to be shipped/available for pick up. If you require your invitations quickly Paper Magic offers a rush service (3-4 working days from proof approval to be shipped/available for pick up). This is an extra $60.00

Stationery Timeline (guide line only)
6-12 months before your wedding date:
If you're going to send out Save the Date invitations, this is when you should be doing it.
The earlier the better for a destination wedding or if you have several guests coming from overseas.

6-8 months before your wedding date:
Order your invitations. Remember Custom orders can take several weeks depending on materials required and the complexity of the design.

If at this time you are closer to your wedding date than this don't let that discharge you. Please do contact us through our contact page and we will let you know if we can fit you in (we very rarely turn anyone away).

8-12 weeks before your wedding date:
Mail your invitations out.
Book in for any stationery you require for the ceremony and reception.

5-4 weeks before your wedding date:
Confirm items required and wording for menu, order of service/programme etc and names for seating plan and place cards.

"On the day" items are to be confirmed and ready to print at least 9-10 days before your wedding date.

Can I get a sample?

Absolutely, we have two options if you would like a sample:

Please note that on screen colours may appear slightly different from printed versions and printed colours may vary slightly between samples and orders.
For more info on colours see the Colours page

Samples can be sent overseas but postage costs will apply. This is either payable before the samples are sent or if a deposit has been paid the postage will be added to the final invoice.

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Can we get other items to match my invitations?

We can create all other items you may need to match your wedding stationery. This includes enclosure cards (RSVP and extra information) as well as all "on the day" items such as order of service, place cards, table names/numbers, seating plans etc and thank you cards. Pictures and pricing can be found on this website (see the main wedding products menu to the left).

In many cases we custom design these additional items to meet your needs and specifications.

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How do we start?

The first thing to do is look through the designs listed on the website and see if anything catch's your eye.  Once you have an idea of what type of design you like, go to the contact page to fill in some information for us to work with.

Information we will need to get the ball rolling includes:

Your contact details - A landline phone number and an email address.

The date of the wedding

Approx number of invitations required.  (Remember that couples only need a single invitation.)

When you would like your stationery to be ready

If you require any other Stationery. (e.g. RSVP, Information Cards and then later if you will be requiring Order of Service, Place Cards, Thank You Cards)

Also see our Process section and read through the Terms & Conditions.

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What is the process?

The full process is outlined here for you.

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Do you take credit cards or cheque payments?

We do not take credit cards. All invoices will have our account details on them for making a direct credit to. Cash payment on pick up if fine. If paying by cheque the funds must clear before your order will be shipped/available for pick up.

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Can I order less than 50?

Yes.  Orders of less than 50 invitations will incur an additional set up fee of $35.00.

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What colours are there?

Click here to view our standard range of 45 colours.  Keep in mind that some colours will work better than others on different card stocks, but we can help put together a combination that suits your style and theme.  Please note that on screen colours may appear different from printed versions and printed colours may vary between samples and orders. 

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I would like a colour not listed.

Even with our extensive range of printed colours, you may like one that is closer to the colour of your bridesmaids dresses or other element from your wedding and we can certainly make up a custom colour for you.  Custom colours will incur a $25.00 fee per job. For more on colour choices see the Colours Page.

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Why does some black printing cost the same as colour?

When printing text only, using black toner will give the best result.  However when printing larger areas and graphics we will print in "Rich Black".  This a a mix of the colour toners and produces a deeper, more solid black.  This uses all the colour toners so it is actually a colour process.

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The PDF isn't very clear, is that how it will look printed?

All design PDF files sent are low quality suitable for emailing and some details may appear fuzzy or jagged. The PDF’s are best viewed with your PDF reader set at 100%. As long as any images/photos you send us are of a printable quality the final product will be clear and sharp. We will advise you if any images sent to us will be poor quality when printed.

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Can we see you in person to look at samples?

You certainly can. Our studio is located in Miramar, Wellington (near the airport). Give us a call to arrange a time. We like to get an idea of what designs and colours you are interested in prior to the appointment so we can make sure we have appropriate samples prepared for you to view. Once we have had a quick chat and arranged a time we will email you a confirmation of the date and time of your appointment and let you know our address.

Appointments usually take around 1 hour and are free but if you would like to take away some samples the cost for those is $10.00 (please bring cash as we do not have eftpos or credit card facilities). You will be able to take away up to 3 samples and in some cases we will make up a new sample for you on the spot.

If you are unable to make a scheduled appointment (including for pick ups) please let us know as soon as possible.

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Can we have two different versions of the wording?

Yes.  If you require more than one set of wording (ie some invitations may be needed for a dance and drinks after the main reception or in another language) an additional fee of $25.00 will apply per version.  This can also be done as two separate runs ie different RSVP date for a reserve list (same fee applies and is charged with the first lot).

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Oops, we forgot to invite......

When placing your order it is advisable to get a few extra invitations that can be used to replace mistakes if you are writing the names yourself, or for when you realise that you missed that one special person off the guest list.  We can make up another short run of invitations if need be, but there would be a minimum number and a small re-order charge of $25.00.

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How can I save some money?

Your choice of design will be a large factor in the cost for your invitations, choosing a design that is simple with less elements to it will be more cost effective than a complicated one.  Each time you add an element (ribbons, rounded corners, layers, information cards etc), it will add to the cost of the invitation.  Time and labour will quite often be the most expensive part of any finished product.  Doing some of the production yourself will certainly help bring down these costs.  If you like a design that has a ribbon on it, we can supply you with the card all printed, cut and folded (if applicable) and the ribbon to go with it.  Tying the ribbons yourself will not only save you on production costs, but will also add your own personal touch to every invitation.  

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Can you do this invitation I found elsewhere online?

We won't make a copy of someone else's design just as we hope someone wouldn't make a straight copy of one of our own.  If you have found something you like, we may however be able to use it for inspiration in a custom design for you. Go to the Custom Designs section for more information. Also see the Prices section.

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Can I get a copy of the graphic/image on my invites?

If you would like a web quality copy of the image/graphic that we used on your wedding stationery for using in emails or your own personal web site we are happy to send you one.
We do not however release print quality versions of any of our graphics or images.

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Can I get a copy of my invitation that I can email overseas?

Yes we can do that for you. Getting a Jpeg or PDF version of your invitation is usually free. Pricing for specialized designing is worked out on a case by case basis.

Who do you use to print your stationery?

Unlike many other wedding stationery providers we have our own in-house print studio where we do all our own printing and finishing. This means we can control the quality and gives us greater flexibility. In total we operate around $70 thousand dollars worth of equipment to produce our products to a very high standard.

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