Everything you need to know about working with us, from first inquiry to final delivery.
So many reasons, but let's start with a few. First, with a lot of online stores, you're doing most of the work yourself. You're choosing paper, picking fonts, adjusting layouts, and hoping it all comes together. With us, you get personalized guidance through every step. We handle the details so you can focus on the big picture.
Second, we're a small business run by real people who genuinely care about what we make. There's an emotional connection to working with someone who's invested in your wedding, not just processing an order. We get to know you, your story, and your style, and that shows up in the work.
Third, we offer additional services you won't find from an online template shop, things like custom stamping, addressing, and mailing. We handle the whole experience from start to finish.
We hear this sometimes, but it's rarely true. Think about it: your wedding invitation is the very first thing your guests experience. Before the venue, the flowers, or the vows, they hold your invitation in their hands. It sets the tone, builds anticipation, and if it's done right, it doesn't get tossed.
Invitations create a lasting impression in a way that few other wedding details can. Your guests will look at your invitation on the fridge for months. They'll pass it around. They'll talk about it. Many couples tell us their invitations are among the most preserved keepsakes from their wedding, often outlasting even the photos on the mantel.
The best way to get started is to complete our inquiry form. We'll set up a video consultation to learn about your wedding, your style, and what you're envisioning for your stationery. You can also reach us directly at info@mangoink.com.
For those in Seattle, we'd love to arrange an in-person meeting after our initial chat. There's nothing quite like seeing paper samples and printed pieces in person.
Once we've finalized your design direction, we create digital proofs for your review. This is where you see your stationery come to life – layouts, typography, colors, and all the details together for the first time.
Most of our clients go through one to three rounds of revisions during this phase, and we work closely with you to make sure everything feels just right. We welcome your feedback and want you to love every detail before we go to print. Nothing is finalized until you give your approval.
We recommend getting started about five months before your wedding date. The design phase typically takes around four weeks, and printing takes another four weeks after that. This timeline ensures your invitations arrive at least three months before the wedding, giving your guests plenty of time to plan.
If you're on a tighter timeline, reach out and we'll see what we can do. We've made magic happen on shorter schedules when needed.
Our typical client invests an average of $3,000 to $4,000 on their wedding invitations. That said, there's a range depending on the direction you choose.
Our Collection designs – pre-designed layouts that we customize with your names, details, and colors – start at $2,400 for letterpress printing or $1,800 for mixed printing methods. Fully custom designs, which include original artwork and bespoke everything, start at $5,000.
A Collection design is one of our pre-curated layouts, designed by Heidi with the same care and attention as our custom work. We customize it with your names, wedding details, and color palette, so it still feels personal and intentional, just with a faster turnaround and a more approachable price point.
Pricing for 100 suites (invitation, single insert card, and outer envelope) starts at $2,400 for letterpress printing. It's a beautiful option for couples who love our aesthetic and want luxury stationery without the full custom investment.
Custom design is the full experience. We take all the beautiful, quirky, and meaningful things that make you a couple and turn them into a cohesive design that's entirely yours. Original artwork, custom shapes, specialty printing methods, unique paper choices. Everything is created from scratch.
Custom projects start at $5,000 and often include day-of items as well. This is for couples who want their stationery to be a true reflection of who they are, a one-of-a-kind piece of art that sets the tone for everything to come.
Yes, we do all the things. Menus, bar signs, seating charts, name cards, escort cards, napkins, stir sticks, and anything else you can dream up for the day itself.
For our current wedding invitation clients, day-of items are offered without additional design fees. Since we've already established your design language, extending it to your wedding day is a natural next step, and one of our favorite parts of the process.
Absolutely. We're located in Seattle and welcome in-person visits by appointment. After our initial video consultation, we're happy to schedule a time for you to come in, see paper samples, review printed pieces, and get a feel for the textures and details that make letterpress so special.
There's something about holding the paper in your hands that no screen can replicate. If you're in the area, we'd love to meet you.
We offer four stock options for holiday cards, each with its own character. Single ply is classic and lightweight, great for mailing larger quantities. Double thick adds a satisfying heft and feels more substantial in the hand. Triple thick is our most luxurious option, with a density that says "this is special" the moment you pick it up.
Folded cards open like a greeting card and give you extra space for a personal note or family photo inside. Each option prints beautifully. It really comes down to the feel you're going for.
For wedding suites, we require a $500 deposit to reserve your spot on our calendar. Half of the total is due when we begin design and production, and the full balance is due before printing begins. For custom projects, we require half at design start and the remaining balance before printing.
You're welcome to pay in full at any time. We accept all major credit cards and bank transfers.
We do not offer refunds on printed items. If you cancel after design has started, we offer a 50% refund on design fees. If you're ever not satisfied with the final product, we'll have a conversation and work with you to make it right. That's happened maybe once or twice in twenty years. Our reputation matters to us.
We do our best. Rush fees vary depending on the scope of the project and our current workload. We'll let you know what's possible and what the additional cost looks like. The sooner you reach out, the more options we have.
Our process typically includes up to three rounds of revisions, and that's plenty for most projects. After three rounds, we reserve the right to charge for additional revisions. That said, we want you to love what we make, so we'll always work with you to get there.
Start a conversation about your project, or drop us a line at info@mangoink.com. We're always happy to talk stationery.
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