Frequenly
Asked
Questions
BEFORE WE BEGIN
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Yes. We consider personal stationery, branding, and other design-related projects on a case-by-case basis. If you have something in mind beyond event branding, we'd love to hear more and determine whether it's the right fit.
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One of the advantages of working with a custom studio is flexibility. While we prefer partnering with clients from the very beginning to create a cohesive visual identity, we understand that every celebration is different. We offer invitation suites, save the dates, and wedding weekend/day-of details as individual services.
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No.
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While we do not require a minimum quantity for printed pieces, our event branding projects begin at a minimum investment of $5,500.
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Every celebration is different, which means every proposal is tailored accordingly. Guest count, printing techniques, specialty materials, embellishments, fabrication, and hand-finished details all contribute to the final investment. Most full-service event branding projects fall between $13k - $20k+, though every proposal is customized around your celebration's unique scope and priorities.
THE DESIGN PROCESS
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Yes. You're welcome to add additional pieces and services throughout the project, provided there is enough time to execute them. Printing specifications such as quantities, materials, and printing methods can also evolve during the design process. We simply ask that design services are not removed from the agreement after booking unless they are being replaced with services of equal or greater value.
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Every timeline is unique. As a small custom studio, we take the time to understand your goals before developing thoughtful, purpose-driven work. Your proposal will include a recommended timeline based on your event date, project scope, and production requirements.
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Occasionally. Rush projects are considered on a case-by-case basis and may require an additional investment depending on the timeline and production requirements. Please inquire for availability.
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All wedding packages include two rounds of revisions after the initial designs are presented. Additional revisions are always possible, though they may incur hourly design fees beyond those included in your proposal.
PRINTING & PRODUCTION
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While Merci Studio is not a print shop, we handle every aspect of print production on your behalf. We work closely with a vetted group of specialty printers and fabricators to bring each design to life using the techniques best suited to your project. From proofing and press checks to production management and quality control, we oversee the entire process from beginning to end.
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Merci Studio retains ownership of all artwork, and release of design files is at our discretion. If you'd like to reproduce artwork with another vendor, artwork release fees may apply.
Understand Printing:
A Short Guide
The paper is only part of the story. The way it's printed, pressed, and finished shapes how it feels in someone's hands just as much as the design itself. Below are a few of the printing techniques we most frequently recommend.
*A Note on Investment
Custom event branding is made up of many moving parts.
Creative direction, illustration, typography, specialty printing,
fabrication, premium materials, and hand-finished details all
play a role in shaping the final investment. Rather than offering
fixed packages, every proposal is tailored specifically to your
celebration, ensuring your investment reflects exactly
what is being created.
Understand Printing:
A Short Guide
The paper is only part of the story. The way it's printed, pressed,
and finished shapes how it feels in someone's hands just as much
as the design itself. Here are a few of the printing techniques
we most frequently recommend.
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Investment: $–$$
Digital printing applies ink directly to the paper without the need for traditional printing plates. It offers exceptional flexibility, vibrant color, and is often the most cost-efficient option for highly detailed or full-color artwork. Thoughtful paper selection and finishing ensure the final piece still feels refined and beautifully considered.
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Investment: $–$$
White toner printing allows white ink to be printed directly onto colored, textured, or translucent papers where traditional digital printing cannot. The finish remains smooth while opening up beautiful possibilities for darker paper stocks and layered materials.
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Investment: $$–$$$+
One of the oldest and most celebrated printing techniques, letterpress creates a beautifully tactile impression by pressing inked plates into paper. Each color requires its own custom plate, individual inking, and separate pass through the press, making multi-color designs considerably more labor-intensive than single-color work. The result is rich, dimensional, and unmistakably handcrafted.
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Investment: $-$$
Die cutting uses a custom-made metal form to cut paper into a specific shape, much like a cookie cutter. It allows stationery to move beyond traditional squares and rectangles, creating custom silhouettes, curved edges, intricate cutouts, and unexpected shapes that make the paper itself part of the design.
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Investment: $$–$$$
Rather than relying on ink, this technique creates beauty through touch alone. A custom plate presses the design directly into the paper, leaving behind a soft, sculptural impression that feels understated, elegant, and quietly luxurious.
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Investment: $$–$$$
Embossing lifts selected elements above the surface of the paper, creating a subtle 3D effect without additional color. It's often used to draw attention to monograms, crests, borders, or meaningful details through texture rather than contrast.
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Investment: $$$–$$$$
A highly specialized form of embossing that creates soft curves and sculpted contours rather than a simple raised impression. The result feels almost like a piece of miniature sculpture, bringing remarkable depth and refinement to the finished piece.
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Investment: $$$–$$$$
This technique carefully aligns printed artwork with a matching embossed impression, allowing ink and texture to work together seamlessly. The precision required creates an exceptionally refined finish with remarkable depth and detail.
*A Note on Investment
Custom event branding is made up of many moving parts. Creative direction, illustration, typography, specialty printing, fabrication, premium materials, and hand-finished details all play a role in shaping the final investment. Rather than offering fixed packages, every proposal is tailored specifically to your celebration, ensuring your investment reflects exactly what is being created.