Akimbo
Online Store - Australia Wide, Adelaide CBD SA 5000
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Alicia Parsons PositionOwner / graphic designer ProfileWell, hello there. I'm Alicia Parsons, the chick behind Akimbo. After several years in design and advertising, I discovered a lack of meaningful and quality wedding invitations and decided to create my own. I am passionate about creating invitations that are truly personal, so I love crafting bespoke designs. I'd love to hear from you! |
Articles
Add your own little surprise to your envelopes with this easy project.
The process of custom invitation design
Demystifying the process of working with a graphic designer to create your wedding stationery.
How to save money on your invitations
Insider tricks to trim your wedding stationery budget.
Step-by-step instructions to hand address your invitations with beautiful calligraphy.
How to write the perfect thank you note
Sending thank you notes after your wedding is a must, but it doesn't have to be a chore.
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Where are you located? I'm in Radelaide but thanks to the internet, I have customers all over the world. What do you mean by 'Bespoke'? If you dig our style but want something truly one-of-a-kind, you'll love a Bespoke design that's crafted just for you. I will need to ask you a few questions to help me get to know you and your vision for the day. Cost will vary according to complexity of design and price of materials and production methods. But 'bespoke' doesn't have to mean you need to sell a kidney to afford it. Sometimes the limits of a small budget will inspire the most creative solutions. So don't be shy, just contact me for a quote. What do you mean by 'Customised'? If you're keen on one of our existing styles but would like to make a few tweaks, we can do a Customised version for you. Basic alterations such as colour or typeface will incur a minimal charge. Anything requiring additional design work (such as reworking the layout or illustrating a direction map) will be a little extra. What do you mean by 'Standard'? Our ever-growing Standard range is the invitations that are already designed. Sticking to an existing style will limit the expense and time but you will still get professionally designed invitations. So browse our off-the-shelf styles to find one that suits you. What are my options for the design? We have three options. Check out our Standard catalogue of styles to see if one is just right for you. If there is one that's almost perfect, we can tweak the colours, font, format or other details so that it's Customised for you. If you want something that's truly unique, contact me to discuss a Bespoke design. Can you work with my wedding planner? Yes, I'd love to work with your planner to ensure that the stationery ties in with the rest of your day. Are envelopes included with invitations?Yes, so all you have to do is address and post!
Can you print other items to match my invitations? Yes, yes, yes! Save the dates, thank you notes, menus, programs, place cards, signs, favour tags... you name it. Can I have a sample? By their very nature, all invitations are cusom made on demand for each individual, so I am unable have any 'in stock' to supply as samples. How will you print my invitations? I employ a variety of printing methods (digital, offset, screenprinting and letterpress) depending on what is most appropriate for the style, materials and budget of the job. How much does it cost? The price will be calculated based on design, number of items in the suite quantity, materials and printing method. I will provide a full quote upfront so you won't get any nasty surprises. All quotes and initial consultations are free of charge. A deposit of 50% of required upon commencement of any design work or purchasing of materails, with the balance due upon your approval to print. When do I need to order? Aim to place your order roughly four months before the big day. Can you match a colour? Yep, just send me a swatch of what it is you're trying to match (for example, bridesmaids' dresses) and I will do my best. Note that colours can be notoriously inaccurate when viewed on screen, so for best results I'll need the physical sample. What is your process? Choose from our range of standard invitations or contact me to discuss a bespoke creation. Once you have accepted the quote on your chosen invitations I will require your wording and deposit. I will then design your invitations and send you a digital proof. You may make two rounds of revisions prior to production. Then they will arrive on your doorstep. All that's left for you to do is post! Can I change the colours? You sure can. Printed colours are virtually infinite, however keep in mind that colours of paper stock, envelopes and embellishments are limited by availability. Can I change the wording? Of course. This is included in the cost of all invitation design options. Just try to keep to roughly the same amount of words as the sample so that it fits!Keywords
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