Order Arrival Deadline
Being that our invitations are hand crafted, they require more time and labor to create. Therefore, it is important to choose an Order Arrival Deadline that not only works with your timeline but also allows us enough time from design to delivery.
We accept bookings based on your deadline and our calendar availability. Therefore, the date you choose for your Order Arrival Deadline will need to be approved by Second City Stationery before we can get to work. Because of how busy the wedding season can get, we can only accept a limited number of invitation bookings per deadline week.
We know you're excited to see your invitations and want them as soon as possible, but we may need to turn away your booking if we can't squeeze your deadline into our booking calendar.
In short, we ask that if you have flexiblity with your date that you give us some flexibility as well.
We accept bookings based on your deadline and our calendar availability. Therefore, the date you choose for your Order Arrival Deadline will need to be approved by Second City Stationery before we can get to work. Because of how busy the wedding season can get, we can only accept a limited number of invitation bookings per deadline week.
We know you're excited to see your invitations and want them as soon as possible, but we may need to turn away your booking if we can't squeeze your deadline into our booking calendar.
In short, we ask that if you have flexiblity with your date that you give us some flexibility as well.
"I need my invitations within 6 weeks..."
If you need your invitations within 4 to 6 weeks, we ask that you call us at the shop to make sure we can accommodate your booking. While this isn't considered a Rush Order, we will still need to check to see if we can squeeze you into our Booking Calendar.
The quickest way to get in touch with us is by phone at 312-877-5077. Or you can also send us an email at [email protected].
The quickest way to get in touch with us is by phone at 312-877-5077. Or you can also send us an email at [email protected].
"I don't need my invitations yet, but I want to reserve my place in your booking calendar."
This is great to hear! If you don't need your invitations for a few months, you can go ahead and pay the Design Deposit and reserve your spot in our booking calendar.
Just make sure to indicate your actual Order Arrival Deadline. Don't worry--we will have your invitations to you well in advance of your actual deadline especially if you give us more time to get them completed!
Just make sure to indicate your actual Order Arrival Deadline. Don't worry--we will have your invitations to you well in advance of your actual deadline especially if you give us more time to get them completed!
"I need my invitations in 3 weeks or less..."
Orders are considered rush if they are needed within a 3 week turnaround. Before filling out the Questionnaire or purchasing the Design Deposit, please contact the shop by phone at 312-877-5077 or via email at [email protected] to make sure we can accommodate your order.
Rush orders are accepted depending on our availability and the requirements of the project. Rush orders will add a charge of 15% to your order total. Final payment is due prior to printing. Please contact us as soon as possible to check availability.
Rush orders are accepted depending on our availability and the requirements of the project. Rush orders will add a charge of 15% to your order total. Final payment is due prior to printing. Please contact us as soon as possible to check availability.
"I'm not sure what my Order Arrival Deadline should be..."
Traditionally, invitations go out 6 to 8 weeks before the wedding -- that gives guests plenty of time to clear their schedules and make travel arrangements if they don't live in town. If it's a destination wedding, give guests more time and send them out three months ahead of time.
Therefore, if your wedding is June 10th, you may want to plan to have your invitations in the mail to your guests on April 8th. In this case, we recommend picking an Order Arrival Deadline between April 1 - April 5th. That way you can give yourself a few days to get them stamped, sealed, and in the mail.
Helpful Tip: We don't recommend sending invitations out too early as there is a good possibility your guests may not respond to your RSVP right away and misplace your invitation or completely forget to respond by your deadline.
Therefore, if your wedding is June 10th, you may want to plan to have your invitations in the mail to your guests on April 8th. In this case, we recommend picking an Order Arrival Deadline between April 1 - April 5th. That way you can give yourself a few days to get them stamped, sealed, and in the mail.
Helpful Tip: We don't recommend sending invitations out too early as there is a good possibility your guests may not respond to your RSVP right away and misplace your invitation or completely forget to respond by your deadline.
any questions?
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the shop! The best and quickest way to get a hold of us is by phone at 312-877-5077. Or you can reach us via email at [email protected].
