faq
Below is information about our production times, shipping and assembly of orders.
frequently asked questions
Do you sell plain paper and envelopes?
Yes, we currently sell blank papers in cut sizes and envelopes in our online shop.
Do you offer custom printing?
We are offering select escort envelope and pocket printing.​
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Do you offer rush processing?
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We try our best to accommodate rush orders, please contact us before placing an order in our shop.
Do you offer digital files?
At this time we do not offer any digital format files.
Do you design day-of stationery?
Yes, we do offer blank escort sized envelopes for guest seating.
Do you accommodate international orders?
Yes, we ship our stationery worldwide. Please contact us to place your order and estimate shipping.
Can you rush ship orders?​
We do our best to accommodate rush orders. Whether we can is evaluated on a case by case basis. Please contact us BEFORE placing an order on our website so we can make sure we can accommodate you.
Do you offer full custom design and artwork?
At this time we are focused on our paper products rather than full custom design service for invitations.
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Do you share your wholesale paper vendors?​
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Our paper sourcing and production vendors have been carefully developed over years of hands-on experience, experimentation, and refinement. Out of respect for the integrity of our creative process and relationships, we don’t share vendor or supplier information. Thank you for understanding!
general questions
When should I mail out my save the dates and invitations?​
Industry standard recommends mailing your Save the Dates 6 to 8 months prior to your wedding. For wedding invitations, it is recommended anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks prior for local weddings and 8 to 10 weeks for destination.
How many should I order?​
We recommend one per household.
Be sure to have 10 to 15 extra invitations for last minute changes to your guest list.
Can I see samples in person before ordering?​
Absolutely! We have several different ways to get you a sample. If you just want to see full samples from our semi-custom designs, you can purchase our wedding sample pack. You can also purchase our design guide booklet to see our in-house envelope colors and card stock samples.
Individual full-piece samples or paper swatches are also available for specific colors and sizes, please contact us to inquire on getting samples.
Specialty print samples are subject to availability.
How much postage do I need for my invitations?
Typically a 2 oz stamp from the post office should cover most 5" x 7" envelopes (including having a wax seal inside) but to be sure,
we always recommend bringing your envelopes to the post office when mailing or prior to mailing if using vintage stamps.
We recommend using wax seals inside the envelopes to prevent damage when mailing. Even when you ask the post office to "hand stamp"
your invitations, you just want to be sure that they are handled safety.
We offer printed samples of our invitation suites either in our pre-designed versions or a personalized suite with your invitation deposit.
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assembly and care
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What size envelope do I need for pockets?​
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If purchasing our cover weight pockets, be sure to pair with a A7.5 5.5"x7.5" outer envelopes to accommodate the extra room. Our cover pockets are a 5.125"x7.125" size and fit a A7 5" x 7" invitation card.
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For our pocket sleeves in a text weight paper, these will fit a A7 size envelope and a A7 5"x7" card.
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How do I mail my envelopes?
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When mailing your envelopes, we always recommend taking at least one of your sealed envelopes to the post office to calculate
the correct postage needed. Extra heavy or rigid envelopes will require additional postage and possible a non-machinable stamp (also known as hand stamped).
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How do I assemble envelope liners?
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If purchasing our liners unassembled, we recommend using double-sided tape when adhering to the envelope inner flap.
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To adhere the liners, place a line of double sided tape on the TOP of the liner ONLY (do not tape the bottom). This way, you can more easily place and position your liners for placement.
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Once you attach your liners, we recommend using a ruler or cardstock paper to line up with the crease of the envelope, then fold for a cleaner crease. If you fold your liners without doing this you will have crinkled paper within your creaase.
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To seal your envelopes with liners, we recommend using a sealant that will not damage or overly wet the liner. We recommend double-sided tape, Elmers permanent glue stick or scrapbook glue.
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For more tips and help with assembly, please contact us at info@modestpaper.com.
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