Generic Sample: A generic sample is to show you the size, quality, style and colour of your chosen invitation set. We do not personalise them in any way and you will receive a sample as shown in the images, but with your selected options such as card type. There is no need to send us any details. We’ll dispatch your sample as soon as possible, usually within 1 or 2 working days. All Generic Samples are the same.
Personalised Sample: A personalised sample is a great way to take you through the whole process of creating your perfect invitation from ordering through to receiving the finished product in the post. Choose from the available options and then let us know if you’d like additional options. Check out the main product page for ideas. Send us all the information you would like to have printed on your cards such as gift message, RSVP, menu options, directions etc. You can have any information you like printed on your cards. You can choose to have printing on the back of cards, personalised guest names, an RSVP envelope and even an additional large card if you have a lot of information to send to your guests. We’ll draw up electronic proofs for you and you have plenty of time to make any amendments. When you’re happy with the proofs we’ll send them to print and you will receive the finished, printed invitation set in the post. Your Personalised Sample can be for any event.
If we do not hear back from you for 4 weeks from the date of placing your Personalised Sample Order, we reserve the right to print and dispatch the sample without your approval.
Please note that although stickers will be personalised on the electronic proof, the printed version you receive may not be personalised. It is not cost effective to print single stickers and you may receive a generic sticker. The same applies to vellum sleeves.
Electronic Sample: Perhaps you’ve had a Generic Sample already and are happy with the quality but would now like to see what your information would look like in your chosen design. Perhaps you need to have the design tweaked? Then this is the option for you! We create electronic proofs of your chosen invitation combination. You can make changes to your proofs until you are happy with them (within reason) for up to 10 days at which point the order will be closed. We are always happy to make changes and update proofs but if you change your mind and would like a different design, please order a new Electronic Sample. If we don’t hear back from you, we will presume that you were happy with the most recent proofs. Please note that an electronic sample is not suitable for printing at home. It is purely for you to see what your information will look like in your chosen design. There is no need to select a card or envelope colour as it will not be shown on the proofs.
Proofs - Please note that all proofs are shown on a white background irrespective of your chosen card type. Please always read any annotations on your proofs with regards to card colour, size and quantity.
ORDER TYPE EXPLAINED
Invite Only: This is the invitation card on its own. You can choose whether or not you’d like to have a matching sticker with it.
Invite + 1 Card: Invitation card plus 1 smaller additional card of your choice. You choose whether it’s an RSVP card, Gift Message, Menu Options, or any other information or personal message. They are fully *customisable!
Invite + 2 Cards: Invitation card plus 2 smaller additional cards of your choice. You choose whether they are RSVP, Gift Message, Menu Options, or any other information or personal message. They are fully *customisable! Don’t forget you can have printing on the back of cards too.
Invite + 3 Cards: Invitation card plus 3 smaller additional cards of your choice. You choose whether they are RSVP, Gift Message, Menu Options, or any other information or personal message. They are fully *customisable! Don’t forget you can have printing on the back of cards too.
*Generic Samples are not personalised/changed in any way!
Please check out our FAQs if you have any questions not answered here or email us at contact@vintageprints.co.uk.
