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F.A.Q
What is the minimum quantity for a made-to-measure order?
- 50 copies for invitations and thank-you cards (letterpress)
- From 1 copy for your D-day materials such as menu, table plan, stamp... (excluding letterpress).
Can I have paper samples?
Paper samples can be sent to your home when you finalize a quote for a made-to-measure design.
What printing modes are available?
We offer 2 types of printing:
- DIGITAL :
It's a reproduction technique that enables documents to be printed directly from computer data in four-color process. Four-color process or CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black) is a printing process that reproduces a wide range of colors.
Pros > Graphic freedom, printing speed
Minus > No metallic inks, no relief, no heavy-weight paper.
- LETTERPRESS:
It's a printing process in which ink is applied to a metal plate, which is then pressed against the paper to transfer the image. Each color is a direct tone, and each direct tone requires the creation of a plate.
Pros > Quality, metallic inks (gold, copper...), relief (embossing, embossing...), thick paper
Minus > Price, printing time, minimum quantity
Do you deliver abroad?
Crème de Papier delivers in France and worldwide.
Delivery costs vary according to destination, parcel size and timing.
We offer 3 services:
- Colissimo
- DHL carrier
What is intellectual property?
Crème de Papier creations are unique and specific to the design agency. Please do not use our creations without prior authorization.
Glossary
Save the date
A small-format card (usually a postcard) for announcing your wedding date 1 year to 6 months in advance. Save The Date" = "Retenez la date" = "Save the date".
Announcements
Official support that will contain the main announcement information for your event. Date, time and place of the civil, religious or secular ceremony. The cocktail reception or vin d'honneur is often added afterwards. Don't forget to include your contact details!
Carton dîner
Sesame card for dinner guests only. It accompanies the invitation. Don't forget the date you'd like to receive a reply!
Brunch box
Card intended only for guests at the next day's brunch. It accompanies the invitation.
RSVP card
Non-mandatory reply card associated with the invitation and sent back by your guests with the answer as to whether or not they are coming. A deadline for reply must be indicated. It can contain checkboxes and a stamp zone for easier mailing.
("RSVP" = "Répondez S'il Vous Plait" )
Table plan
This is a list of guests divided by table. Often, a card is created for each table, with the table name or number in the header. These cards can be tied with ribbons to a tree, or hung on a beautiful old board... You can also create a table plan on a large board (A2, A1....) with all the tables visible at a glance. There are many possibilities, depending on where it's placed.
Menu
Placed in the center of each plate or on the table, it reveals the list of delicious things you're about to enjoy! The menu can also take the form of an attractive single panel to be placed or hung next to the tables.
Ceremony booklet
A5-format, closed booklet, approx. 8 to 12 pages long, describing the religious or secular ceremony with texts and songs. Various bindings are available: staples, silk ribbon, natural linen...
The last page is often reserved for thank-you notes.
Table name
In conjunction with the table plan, the table name (or number) will help your guests find their way around the dining area and find their place at the table. From a simple paper card to be placed in a frame, to fine calligraphy on a piece of fruit, anything is possible, depending on your table setting. Just be careful not to overload it!
Thank you
Blank cardboard, often on the reverse side, for a personalized handwritten note. To be accompanied by a souvenir photo to thank your guests.
Glossary
Save the date
A small-format card (often a postcard) used to announce the date of your wedding from 1 year to 6 months in advance.
Announcements
Official medium that will contain the main announcement information for your event. Date and time of the civil, religious or secular ceremony. The cocktail reception or vin d'honneur is often listed afterwards. Don't forget to include your contact details!
Carton dîner
Sesame card for dinner guests only. It accompanies the invitation. Don't forget the date you'd like to receive a reply!
Brunch box
Card intended only for guests at the next day's brunch. It accompanies the invitation.
RSVP card
This card is associated with the dinner and/or brunch card and is returned by your guests with a reply indicating whether or not they are coming. A deadline for reply must be indicated. It can contain checkboxes and a stamp zone for easy mailing.
("RSVP" = "Répondez S'il Vous Plait" )
Table plan
This is a list of guests divided by table. Often, a card is created for each table, with the table name or number in the header. These cards can be tied to a tree with ribbons, or hung on an old wire-mesh board.... You can also create a table plan on a large board (A2, A1....) with all tables visible at a glance.
Menu
Placed in the center of each plate or on the table, it reveals the list of delicious things you're about to enjoy!
Ceremony booklet
A5-format, closed booklet, approx. 8 to 12 pages long, describing the religious or secular ceremony with texts and songs. Various bindings are available: staples, silk ribbon, natural linen...
Thank you
Blank cardboard (reverse side) for a personalized handwritten note. To be accompanied by a souvenir photo to thank your guests.