process & reviews
Wondering how your custom invitation process with Partners in Paper will work? Following is an overview, and please know I will guide you every step of the way! Curious what past clients in your shoes have to say? Below are some reviews to give you a sense of the personal design experience and quality of invitations you will receive. Just let me know any questions!
CUSTOM INVITATION PROCESS
LET'S GET STARTED!
REVIEW YOUR PROPOSAL
REVIEW YOUR PROPOSAL
After you submit some brief information, I'll email you a quick questionnaire, and then we'll chat live so that you can fill me in on your big day and your personal story.
REVIEW YOUR PROPOSAL
REVIEW YOUR PROPOSAL
REVIEW YOUR PROPOSAL
After learning what you’d like and your approximate quantity, I will email you a proposal for your review. The proposal is comprised of an estimate, contract and invoice.
MOVING FORWARD
REVIEW YOUR PROPOSAL
MOVING FORWARD
Once you approve the estimate, sign the contract and pay the retainer, your spot will be reserved and your order is officially started!
DESIGN TIME
DESIGN TIME
MOVING FORWARD
Now I email you design choices and then tweak everything so that you love it!
APPROVED
DESIGN TIME
APPROVED
Once you ensure that wording, colors, details and quantities are correct, final payment is made and we move to production.
DELIVERY
DESIGN TIME
APPROVED
I will keep you posted on the expected arrival of your invitations ~ or your guests' invitation delivery if you choose my mailing services : )
TIMING AND PRICING
The length of time required for your invitations will depend on the level of detail that you’d like. One year to nine months prior to your event date is generally a good time to reserve your spot, and if you'd like save-the-dates a year or more is recommended. The sooner you start is generally best, but we can adjust schedules based on your timing. I'll put together a timeline according to your suite components and take you through each step so you don't need to worry about it. Just keep in mind that most invitations will be mailed 12 weeks prior to your big day, so depending on print methods your design should be finalized four to five months before your event. And once your custom invitations are mailed, you can enjoy seeing the responses from your friends and family come in!
I'm honored to create invitations that not only set the tone of your day, but also become treasured keepsakes. Since there are many variables involved with custom invitations, it is difficult to provide a general cost. The starting price for a Partners in Paper invitation suite is $1,500. However, each special occasion has different details that will make the day memorable and set it apart with cohesive branding. That is why it's best to start the conversation ~ to see how we can create your dream invitations and make the first impression of your day just right for you!
Kind Words
My Partners in Paper experience was amazing! Lauren made the entire process from start to finish so easy, which was such a gift considering planning a wedding is very stressful. Everything exceeded my expectations from the save the dates to the invitation suites to the cocktail napkins. I know that the details of my wedding are going to be so perfect and beautiful thanks to Lauren!! Everything is high quality, unique, and delivered on time. Lauren is meticulous with detail. Every name, address, table number, event time, etc. was perfect on everything. I can't thank Partners in Paper enough for my save the dates, invitation suites, cocktail napkins, and escort card display!! 11/10 work! I highly recommend this company to everyone whether you're planning an event or just need some custom stationery!
Anna
Working with Lauren was so easy. I told her my vision and she created a preview and we went from there. She quickly revised anything that I wanted within the next day. My mother and I are very picky and she was always so willing to make changes or offer suggestions. She is professional, and her work is thoughtful and beautiful . Our wedding suites were classy and elegant, just like our wedding aesthetic, but just the right amount of modern. I would and have been recommending Lauren to everyone. Thank you for making this process enjoyable and fun! My only regret is that I didn’t order more extras to keep forever.
Kaleigh
I cannot say how much I loved working with you! Everything was absolutely beautiful. Your attention to detail was incredible. And your creative ideas made the event special and unique. This was one of the most important days in my life and you made everything look perfect and wonderful. Guests are still calling to say how beautiful the table settings looked. Thank you for keeping me on task, for your advice and for designing exactly what I had envisioned for the day!
Beth C.
Lauren was amazing to work with! From the first time we met with her, she understood our vision and helped us refine it to make it have a professional look. She offered up suggestions, from both the design perspective and the "traditions and etiquette" perspective. We were thrilled with the Save the Date cards that Lauren created and she carried that vision all the way through to our invitations and day of place cards. She was never defensive when we wanted to tweak something and was always extremely responsive...which made things great during a crazy planning time. Lauren's creativity and professionalism showed through at every stage of our planning. She delivered on everything that she promised, earlier then expected, and within our budget. If only we had another kid to plan another Bar Mitzvah for! We've been recommending Lauren to all our friends and family, especially since they all raved about our invitations, save the dates, and everything else that Lauren created!!
Caryn
After a long crazy year, something has gone totally right. I'm talking about my daughter's fabulous wedding invitations. I'm so grateful that our wedding planner raved about Lauren Hartman and her company, Partners in Paper. Not only is Lauren extremely talented and creative, but she knows everything there is to know about the ups and downs of "the invitation world". She swiftly led us through the whole process in the most professional way, showing us mock-ups and patiently dealing with small tweaks here and there that we requested. Always saying, no problem! Recently, our guests started receiving their invitations. I had more texts and phone calls about how beautiful the invitations were. What a treat for my daughter and for me as mother of the bride. Thanks Lauren!
Gratefully,
Christy
Lauren was fantastic to work with. She is responsive and honest. She did a great job walking me through the process, which can be overwhelming without the right guidance. We worked together to bring my vision to life and set the tone for what promises to be a special day for our family.
I would be remiss if I didn’t thank Lauren for how beautifully our invitations turned out, so many of our guests went out of their way to compliment them. However our story doesn’t end there. When Lauren realized that the recent pandemic was going to impact our event, she reached out to me. She quickly crafted a communication that I could send out to my guests and did so without charging me any fees! Not many people, let alone businesses would go that extra mile for their clients but that appears to be the norm for Lauren!
If you need invitations, please consider working with Lauren you won’t be disappointed!!
Lisa S.
I loved working with Lauren! She really listened to what I was picturing and wanted for my wedding invitations while also offering some suggestions that made my vision come to life. I absolutely love, and I am obsessed with my invitations. I really liked the envelopes that Lauren suggested to bring out the little pops of color on the invitations. I would absolutely recommend Lauren and Partners in Paper in a heartbeat. Thank you so much, Lauren!!
Jacqueline
We were very happy with our wedding invitations. They were nicely themed to the wedding and contained all our important information. Partners in Paper (Lauren) was very creative and responsive to our needs. She also kept us on schedule for the order process and follow-up items like cocktail napkins and place cards. Everything was printed lovely and timely. I highly recommend Partners in Paper for any invitation need.
Bernadette H.
Working with Lauren made my life so easy! Lauren’s suggestions and ideas were spot on. She took all of our ideas and put them to paper seamlessly. We worked off a timeline that was manageable for me, and she was always one step ahead. The end product was so classic and timeless, right down to the custom stamps!!! We have gotten so many compliments on our son’s invitations. Thank you, Lauren! It was a pleasure!
Heather G.
I would highly recommend Partners in Paper!! This is the second time we have worked with Lauren and her personal touch and guidance throughout the process was amazing. I appreciate all the time she put into answering all of my questions and meeting with us to get the perfect invitation suite for our son's Bar Mitzvah.
Meri K.
I would definitely recommend Partners in Paper! They were super flexible, easy to work with, and kept me on schedule. I gave them my wedding colors, the feel I was going for at my wedding and let them get creative. They came back with beautiful invites that I absolutely loved! They also created cocktail napkins, face masks, table numbers and seating cards. It was a one stop shop and they helped tie everything together beautifully.
Catherine T.
Working with Lauren was so easy, from the design and approval process, to the payment portal, and most importantly she handled all the mailing and postage. The quality of these invitations is top notch. What a great company!! Thank you Lauren!
Stephanie P.
Lauren at Partners in Paper is exceptional! She is attentive to detail, prompt, and always available to help. Lauren made our visions and designs come to life for two special events, and each time her professionalism and excellence stands out. Partners in Paper creates beautiful custom designs that impart personal flare and detail. Lauren makes the experience easy and fun with her creativity and her friendly and courteous approach. The entire process is seamless with Lauren ready to assist and answer questions. The finished products are exquisite and the quality is superior. I am looking forward to working with Partners and Paper again in the future!
Tara S.
When your child becomes engaged, you need someone to guide your steps for the foreseeable future. Our first call after securing the church and venue was to Lauren. Her experience and guidance gave us great comfort and so much excitement. Lauren's design and creative skills coupled with her tremendous organization made this process flawless. She was gracious in accommodating last minute design changes while still keeping us on track with our timeline. When your guests receive their Save the Date and Invitation Suite, the quality of the product will set the stage for an amazing wedding experience. And most importantly, this is a full service process, they take everything off your plate, we didn't have to touch anything. The company name says it all, they are the Perfect "Partner" on an exciting journey! We are forever grateful!
Stephanie
Working with Partners in Paper was truly such a pleasurable experience!! Lauren was so warm and friendly and from our very first conversation on the phone I knew immediately she was the person to bring our vision to life! Lauren was patient and understood what we were looking for regarding the wedding invitation. Lauren’s creativity was wonderful! She took the time to do a few revisions and was spot on in creating the perfect wedding invitation suite, place cards, table assignment cards, table number cards, thank you notes and wedding ceremony programs for my daughter’s wedding!! We had some last minute changes and she was so accommodating! I would absolutely recommend Partners in Paper to anyone looking for beautiful invitations and designs for any type of paper need!! I will be calling Lauren again for any future stationery needs!!!
Thank you, Lauren!!!!
Sandy B.
Lauren was terrific to work with in planning my son's Bar Mitzvah! She was so helpful, pleasant, and incredibly prompt in responding to all of our requests and communications. Lauren designed the logo for my son's Bar Mitzvah, which was used throughout the event to incorporate his theme. The invitations and accompanying thank you notes turned out beautiful. We couldn't have been any happier with our experience with Lauren and Partners in Paper!
Jennie R.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Partners in Paper did such an AMAZING job on my sons' B'nai Mitzvah invitations. They are even better and fancier than I expected from the proofs!!! We all LOVE them. I appreciate you going above and beyond for us - transparent and responsive communication, help and guidance - and most of all your grace to turn these around so quickly (I had no idea I was late starting this task, so I really do appreciate it). I can't wait to work with you again in a few years for my daughter's Bat Mitzvah.
Heather J.
Working with Lauren was hands down the easiest and least stressful part of planning both my daughter and son's mitzvahs. From the start, Lauren asked the right questions and listened to my ideas as she gathered the information she needed to create invitation suites, logos, and various other mitzvah elements. Her communication during the design phase was amazing, she was incredibly patient and attentive. When the invitations arrived they were everything that we had envisioned and more.
Beth O.
Experience was perfect. From the design to the delivery it couldn't have made our big day any better. Lauren is a master at the design part. Her creativity is exceptional and she really listens, which is so important. Her follow through to make sure all the accoutrements and invitations were received and sent was most appreciated as well.
HIGHLY recommend!
Barb A.
Our experience was amazing. We love our invitations and think they came out beautifully.
We would absolutely recommend Partners in Paper.
Thank you again for everything and all the help you provided us along the way.
Catherine & Zach
Lauren was wonderful to work with! Very responsive and timely. We LOVE the invitations and would highly recommend Partners in Paper to others.
Renee
Our invitations are beautiful and Lauren is a pleasure to work with. Would definitely recommend.
An easy, great experience.
Alexa B.
Our experience with Lauren and Partners in Paper was exceptional. Every detail was just as we hoped it would be. Lauren was easy to work with, flexible and a true professional. Our guests have been raving about the final product, many have commented that the invitation was the most beautiful they had ever received. We would resoundingly recommend Partners in Paper to anyone planning a special event and looking for an equally special invitation.
Tammy & Tony Pomeranz
I had a great experience with Partners in Paper. Lauren was a pleasure to work with. I described to her the inspiration and vibe and she translated it perfectly into invitations that totally set the tone for my son’s Bar Mitzvah. It was important to me that everything coordinated and Lauren designed invitations, virtual save the dates, cocktail napkins, place cards, table numbers, and thank you notes that all tied together. She also designed a gorgeous logo that we used on everything from the invitations to the favors. I loved working with Lauren and I would recommend Partners in Paper to anyone who wants unique and special invitations.
Jennie
Working with Lauren at Partners in Paper for the last couple of years has been a great experience. She created my sons’ Bar Mitzvah invitations and nailed it every time. She will take your ideas/vision and create the perfect invitation! She will work closely with you to get every little detail just right!
SF
Lauren was such a blessing to work with, especially when I realized we were a bit behind on our timeline with wedding invitations. She immediately took a call with me and discussed my design as well as offered solutions on how to drive down the cost a bit! The invitations turned out way better than I expected, and I have already received multiple compliments on how beautiful they are! I couldn’t be happier with the way they turned out.
Karen M.
We are very happy with our invitations and would highly recommend Partners in Paper. Lauren was easy to communicate with and was happy to make adjustments based on our feedback. Everything was delivered in a timely manner and there were no problems whatsoever. We had a wonderful experience!
Emily P.
Lauren was so great to work with. She was incredibly responsive and professional. Our son's invitations came out beautiful and we couldn't be happier. Absolutely would recommend!
Jayme
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