Pricing & Process
Thank you for your interest in using Just Write Studios for your wedding calligraphy. Our policies are simple, our pricing is affordable, our service is outstanding and our turn-around times are among the best in the business!
We are now offering wedding calligraphy and design services for the entire DC area including Maryland, Virginia and most recently expanding to the Eastern Shore.
All pricing is for calligraphy only and does not include paper stock or other surfaces.
We can provide paper, mirrors, chalkboards and wood signage for an additional fee.
Envelope Addressing
Outer Envelope | $3.75
Includes black ink, 3 lines plus zip code in standard or diagonal layout.
Additional lines $1.00. No additional charge for lined or colored envelopes.
Outer/Inner Set | $4.75
Outer includes black ink, 3 lines plus zip code in standard or diagonal layout.
Additional lines $1.00. No additional charge for lined or colored envelopes.
Inner includes black ink, 1 line centered on envelope.
Additional lines $1.00. No additional charge for lined or colored envelopes.
Return Address | $2.50 for 2 lines, $3.50 for 3 lines
Custom Ink Colors and Metallic Colors | $25.00 one time charge
Centering Addresses | $1.00 for an outer envelope
(Inner envelopes are automatically centered)
Prices include formal address format:
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith or Mary and Tom Smith
There will be an additional $1.00 fee for each envelope using these formats:
Mr. and Mrs. Tom and Mary Smith or Mr. Tom and Mrs. Mary Smith
We request that all lists are sent via email in either an excel or word document format. There will be an additional $1.00 fee for each envelope if the list is sent in a pdf, handwritten, hard copy, or any other type of format.
Rush Fees | So you’re a little behind in your planning process and you need your invites ASAP? We’ve exceeded many tight deadlines, so we may be able to help you. Please email your requirements and we’ll do our best to work with and accommodate your needs. Rush fees are 50% for those jobs scheduled over and above our normal working hours. Rush fees will also apply for our various printing and shipping vendors.
Place Cards, Escort Cards & Menu Name Fill-In
Place Cards with name only | $1.50
Name Fill-in on Menu Card | $2.00
Escort Cards-Tented with table number
Single Names or Married Couple with the same last name | $2.00
Two separate names | $3.00
Escort Cards-Envelope with insert table number card
Single Names or Married Couple with the same last name | $2.25
Two separate names | $3.25
Adding a table “name” instead of table number | Add .25 per card
Adding a meal designation for each card
(ie. rubber stamp, changing ink colors etc.) | Add .25 per card
Table Number Signs:
Calligraphy | 7.50+ Computer | $3.00+
Custom Ink Colors and Metallic Colors | $15.00 one time charge
Invitation Design
Please allow 2-3 weeks for invitation design/proof process and 3-5 weeks for printing/foiling and addressing. Our schedule fills quickly, so we suggest planning a minimum of 4-6 months ahead of your wedding date for full invitation design.
Full calligraphy design – includes invitation, RSVP card, return address, RSVP address sent electronically | $500.00+
Additional cards for invitation suite | Please email for detailed quote.
Partial calligraphy design – includes invitation, RSVP card, return address and RSVP address | $300.00+
Partial calligraphy – includes names and one other line of calligraphy on invitation, 2 lines of calligraphy on RSVP card, 1 line of calligraphy on RSVP address. All other text will be done on computer.
Pricing includes two minor revisions. Additional revisions $50.00 each. Please note: If you decide on an entirely different calligraphy style after the initial proof has been sent, you will be billed a full redesign fee.
We offer letterpress printing, foil printing and flat printing services. Please send an email with your details (quantity, printing method, colors, send out date) for quote.
Programs and Menus
Menu design | $75.00+
Menu Design with up to 5 hand calligraphy headers | $100.00+
Program design | $50.00+ per page with a $100.00 minimum. We include the front cover layout at no charge to you on all computer program designs. Our gift to you!
Program Design with hand calligraphy | Please email for detailed quote.
We offer many different layouts, single page, front/back of page, booklet format, and accordion fold. Printing costs will vary depending on quantity, size and printing method. Please email for detailed quote.
Mirrors and Large Signs
Mirror Seating Charts | $100.00 layout fee per mirror plus $2.00 per line Bring your own mirror or we have many mirrors available for one-week rental starting at $25.00. Please email for detailed quote.
We now have many easels available for one-week rental of $25.00.
Seating Chart Layout Options | You can choose listing by table number or alphabetical order. Please send in excel or word format. If sending your list by table number, please make sure to alphabetize by last name under each table header. We are happy to assist with format and alphabetizing if you’re running short of time. Fee for any spreadsheet revisions | $60.00 per hour.
Mirror Welcome Signs | $100.00+ Mirrored welcome sign with names/date and simple artwork. Bring your own mirror or we have many mirrors available for one-week rental starting at $25.00. Please email for detailed quote.
Mirror Programs/Timelines | $150.00+ Mirrored programs will often list both the wedding ceremony and the wedding party. Bring your own mirror or we have many mirrors available for one-week rental starting at $25.00. Please email for detailed quote.
Mirror Menus | $150.00+ Bring your own mirror or we have many mirrors available for one-week rental starting at $25.00. Please email with your details for quote.
**If frames need to be painted to match your color theme, there will be a $60.00 per hour labor charge plus the actual cost of paint added to the bill.
Smaller Mirror Signs, Chalkboards or Paper Signage | Varies with size and text. Please email with your details for quote.
Wood Signs
Wood Seating Charts | $100.00 layout fee per sign plus $2.00 per line. Price of stained/painted wood NOT included for seating chart. Will be determined on finished size. Please email for detailed quote.
Wood Welcome Signs | $125.00+ Includes stained/painted front and back welcome sign with names/date and simple artwork 2 foot x 3 foot. Please email for detailed quote.
Wood Programs/Timelines | $175.00+ Includes stained/painted front and back program/welcome sign with names/date and simple artwork 2 foot x 3 foot. Please email for detailed quote.
Wood Menus | $175.00+ Includes stained/painted front and back menu sign with names/date and simple artwork 2 foot x 3 foot. Please email with your details for quote.
Note: If you bring your own pre-finished wood piece/chalkboard there will be an additional charge if we need to prep it appropriately to accept paint/ink. We prefer to do the staining/painting ourselves to ensure quality control and compatibility of materials.
Note: We do have 2 x 3 foot frames available for rent if you prefer a more finished wood or chalkboard sign. $20.00 rental fee.
Smaller Wooden Signs, Chalkboards or Paper Signage | Varies with size and text. Please email with your details for quote.
Onsite Event Fees
Calligraphy | $100.00 per hour
Engraving:
Single Vendor Event | $125.00 per hour Multi-Vendor Event | $150.00 per hour
Mileage billed at standard IRS rate plus tolls and parking actual rates. Hotel plus $50.00 daily meal expense for all overnight stays. Detailed event calendar can be sent upon request.
Process
First Step
Email contact works best. Our studio hours are 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, Tuesday through Friday, but we’re often available for drop off/pickup during evening hours or early Saturday morning for your convenience. We answer emails twice a day, so your questions and appointment confirmations will normally be answered within 24 hours. Family time is very important to us, so we try to remain as “computer free” as possible on the weekends. We look forward to returning your email on Tuesday morning!!
Envelope Addressing
We are proud to offer one of the fastest turn-around times in the industry. As soon as you know when you will receive your invitations, please send an email with your contact information, the day you plan to send them to your guests, and the number of envelopes/envelope sets you intend to mail. Once we agree on the date to complete your work, that time is reserved specifically for you. (No deposit necessary!) We ask that all envelopes and one invitation suite (for color matching and styling purposes) arrive in our studio no later than 2 days prior to the reserved date. If you live in the MD/VA/DC area you are welcome to drop them off at the studio by appointment only. If you live outside the area, we will send our mailing address as soon as we reserve your date. You can also have your stationer send the envelopes directly to our studio with your name clearly marked. Addressed envelopes will leave the studio no later than one week after your scheduled appointment. In 13 years of business, we haven’t missed a deadline!
Address List Format
First and foremost the list must be typed and sent via email in Excel (the original document, not saved as a PDF) or MS Word label format. We do not accept handwritten lists. Excel– As long as you have designated columns for Name, Address, Second Line Address, City, State, Zip, Country (if other than the US), and another column for inner envelope names, it will be perfect. Make sure to put your name and wedding date at the top of the list. If your list is already in MS Word label format, that’s great! Please put the inner envelope names one space below the address or list them in a separate column to the right. Don’t forget to spell out ALL abbreviations if that’s the way you’d like them to be written. If they’re not spelled out on the list, they won’t be spelled out on the envelopes. If you’ve sent an Excel sheet that has foreign addresses, please send a separate list in MS Word with the exact format you’d like those addresses to be written. Many countries have different postal etiquette requirements and we want to make sure we follow them precisely. Please send all lists via email no later than 2 days prior to your scheduled appointment. There will be an additional fee of $1.00 per envelope for lists not sent via email as listed above. Any handwritten, hard copy or pdf format lists will incur a $1.00 fee per envelope.
Escort Card and Place Cards
We firmly believe in waiting no more than 2 weeks before the wedding to work on escort cards. In our experience there will typically be last minute changes, so waiting closer to your wedding date often works best. If you think you’ll be rearranging tables right up until the last minute, you might want to consider small envelopes with removable table cards inside – a proven way to stay stress free! If you’ve already selected the perfect cards to match your décor, don’t forget to request an appointment to complete those and other last minute details.
Mailing and Payment
Clients are responsible for all shipping fees. We ship USPS priority or FedEx. Final payment must be received before the items are shipped. An invoice will be emailed once mailing costs have been determined. Once payment goes through, your order will be sent within one business day.
Corrections and Additions
Please make sure to order a minimum of 15% extra envelopes to cover the occasional ink splatter, misspelling or last minute address change. We reserve the right to charge an additional fee if 15% overage is not included.
Once you receive your addressed envelopes, please review and send a complete list of all additions and corrections. (Please note: any errors on our part will of course be done at no cost.) Any additions/corrections received after this time will incur a $25.00 set up fee in addition to the price of addressing. All corrections/additions are done each Tuesday morning and sent out later that day via USPS Priority Mail.
Invitation Design
If you’d like to have Just Write Studios design your entire invitation suite, please make sure to plan months in advance. The design and approval process typically takes 2-3 weeks. While the actual design may only take a day or two, the proof process can often be time consuming. Printing can take up to 3-5 weeks depending on the season. It is important for you to have all of your text finalized before we start. 50% payment for the design process is due when you reserve a date. The balance is due once the final proof is approved. You will receive one proof in the style of your choice and 2 minor changes to that design. Since the work is done by hand, any major changes, such as style or large portions of text, will require an additional fee. If you plan to use your own printing services, please forward their contact information so we can format your files appropriately. If you have pictures or a Pinterest board with samples/colors/styles – please share the link with us to assist in the creative process.
Printing
We now offer several printing options to accommodate most budgets. 50% of the estimated printing cost is due when the design process begins. Final payment is due when the proof is approved and before it goes to press. Flat printing is the most economical and can be done on almost any type of paper in your choice of colors. Turn around time is generally 2-3 weeks from final proof. Letterpress does cost a bit more, but the results are amazing! Since your invitation design will be done by hand, we don’t think there’s any finer compliment than having each invitation letter-pressed one at a time on an antique letterpress. Turn-around time is 3-5 weeks from proof approval. Want to add foil stamping to your letterpress invitation? We can do that within the 3-5 week turn-around time as well.
