Lava Stationery
OVERVIEW
Lava Stationery wants to hear about your awesome ideas, since no two weddings are the same. The best part of my work is having that personal connection with you and seeing your wedding inspiration come to life. I take pride in being part of your special day. I love that I have gained new friendships with many of my couples and I can’t wait to work with you on your amazing wedding concept. But if you feel lost about what you want to do, I have you covered. I have plenty of ideas and pre-made designs to take the stress out of your wedding planning!
What sort of work do I do?
- Ready-made or custom invitations (Digital Printing, White Ink printing, Letterpress, Metallic Foil)
- Ceremony stationery, such as order of service programs
- Reception stationery, such as place cards, table numbers, menus and seating charts
If you have any questions, please contact me and I will be happy to advise on whatever design you're thinking of creating. You can choose from the online catalogue or create something totally unique!
About
Lava has a Bachelor & Masters Degree in Digital Media. When she's not obsessing over invitations and weddings you will find her relaxing with family or reading a nice long book!
Ms Lava Raman
Owner
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Most invitations can be purchased with as little as 1 invitation for a sample. Some invitations such as letterpress or foil printing require minimums and cannot be sent as samples due to the initial high cost of design, materials and/or printing.
Invitations take approximately 2-3 weeks to despatch AFTER receipt of payment, guest list and approval of artwork. This does not include shipping time. If you have a large quantity of invitations or a more complicated design that requires speciality materials, it may take longer.You will be notified ahead of time.
1. Lava will send you a guest list spreadsheet to fill out your guests' addresses
2. Once that's done, Lava will invoice you for the correct amount. You can choose to pay a 50% deposit or the full amount at this stage.
3. Once the invoice is paid, Lava will begin working with you on the design and send you digital mock ups until you are happy with the formatting.
4. Once all the artwork has been confirmed and full invoice paid, the invitations will go into production. Production times are discussed with the client beforehand. Usually it's 1-3 weeks unless we are organising a special order item.
5. The invitations are all sent to you, unsealed so you can add extra items in the envelope (and check them over) before sealing and posting out.
Yes! All my designs are able to be changed according to your specifications. I can change the ribbon, card colour, designer paper, buckles, the shape of the card and more. I also create custom invitations from scratch according to your needs! If you have seen an invitation on the website and would like to change or even remove parts of it, please contact me and I can give you a quote on the new design.
Deposits are negotiated with the customer prior to ordering. Usually a 50% deposit is required to begin artwork and formatting. The final balance must be paid prior to production.
Yes! You can pick and choose products from the website (or point to other invitations that have inspired you) and most likely I will be able to make something similar for you. Note, that I do not copy other invitations in order to protect the copyright of other invitation designers, but I can create a similar look. Please contact me for a quote.
All prices online are listed in Australian Dollars (AUD). I currently do not charge any sales tax because I am not registered for GST.
All payments are processed through Direct Deposit (EFT), Credit Card (Visa or Mastercard) or PayPal. You can choose to pay using your Visa orMastercard credit cards or you can choose to use your PayPal account balance to make a payment if you have an account already established with PayPal. You do not need to have a PayPal account in order to purchase our products, PayPal also accepts credit card and e-check payments for non-account customers. Invitation orders have a 2% surcharge for credit card or Paypal payments.
Yes! Shipping costs will be calculated for you during the check out process. Please note that international customers are responsible for all international custom and duty taxes. These are in addition to, and not included in the cost of shipping. As a business, we are obligated to declare all items as merchandise. Lava Stationery cannot be held responsible or liable for any additional fees charged by government or any other authorities. We recommend contacting your government customs department for advice. Another useful web site to check is: http://www.dutycalculator.com/new-import-duty-and-tax-calculation
I use Australia Post for all shipments. When your order is posted, you will receive a tracking number in a shipment email. You can track your order online at auspost.com.au/track/track.html
Lava Stationery operates as an online store only. If you need to see something in person, I may have samples available to post to you! Pickups are also available on a case by case basis.
Lava currently posts all orders via Australia Post. At this time, we are only an online shop offering shipped deliveries. We are a functioning warehouse (not a brick and mortar shop). However if you live nearby, Lava can arrange pickup of your order on a case by case circumstance.
November 2020
September 2020
Lava Stationery
Gen, you are such a fun bride and all your ideas were really fabulous to work with. I feel sad that it's all over now :) I hope we get to work together again in future. I'm glad your day went smoothly despite the state of this pandemic. Can't wait to see all the pics! xoxo
June 2019
Lava Stationery
Oh my gosh Monique! Thank you for such a glowing review! Passport invitations are always fun but I especially loved working on your map and making something a little different :) I'm hoping your wedding day was a blast. All the best for years to come xx
Expert Advice
As a wedding professional, Lava Stationery offers expert advice to help couples plan their perfect day. Ask a question or read their expert advice.
Get Expert AdviceIs it okay to uninvite wedding guests in the COVID era?
How does anyone plan a guest list for a wedding now when things can change so quickly? Do we need like an A, B and C list? Any advice is appreciated!
Lava Stationery
Planning a wedding during a global pandemic can be stressful and you might want to pull your hair out when it comes to your guest list.
However most wedding guests these days get it. They understand the stress and constant changing of restrictions because they have to deal with it in their personal lives too.
It's 100% ok to uninvite a guest due to COVID. If they care about you at all, they will understand.
Many couples have used the "A & B" list strategy long before COVID was ever thought of, so if you feel like this will help you with your planning, then you should definitely utilise it.
I've actually written a blog post about uninviting guests during COVID. If you'd like to read more about it, check it out at my website:
https://www.lavastationery.com.au/blog/how-do-i-uninvite-someone-from-my-wedding-due-to-covid-19
If you have more questions on this topic, don't hesitate to get in touch with me!
Lava @LavaStationery
lavastationery.com.au
The perfect colours for summer invitations?
Lava Stationery
The most important thing to remember about your wedding invitations is that they should represent YOU and your personalities. I recommend ignoring the trends and do something that you will love for years to come.
However in saying that, popular summer colours are GREEN, gold and pinks. Anything bright and floral works beautifully for summer invitations. If you prefer dark and moody styles, then burgundy and navy are fantastic contrast colours, which you could use for the text or envelopes.
Although these seem like autumn shades, new trending colours are mustard and terracotta which will pair really well with greenery.
I advise my couples to start a Pinterest board for all your wedding inspiration. Pin anything that catches your eye that you love. You will notice a trend developing for yourself about what kind of colours and themes you like.
If you'd like more advice, please get in touch with me :)
Cheers,
Lava @LavaStationery
www.lavastationery.com.au
How does having divorced parents change the wedding invitations?
Lava Stationery
These days, there are more and more families with non-traditional ties.
To make your invitation wording more succinct, it's best to use the phrase "Together with our families"
This includes everyone on your invitation!
However if you want to include names separately, then there are some ideas on my blog:
https://lavastationery.com.au/blog/index.php/tips/invitation-wording/
Please feel free to get in touch if you have more questions!
Cheers,
Lava @LavaStationery
www.lavastationery.com.au
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What a whirlwind 2020 has been, and you dealt with all the ups and downs so beautifully. Thank you for trusting me to do your wedding stationery. I can't wait to work with you again in the future xoxo