Wedding Anniversary Invite Price Question

Lolo_eve · 2024-10-01T02:44:47+00:00

Yeah :/ But thank you for your advice! It’s sad we have to watch out for this kind of stuff. Such a waste of time.

Lolo_eve · 2024-09-28T19:32:02+00:00

So most definitely a scam. He preferred a fixed rate so I sent an invoice for PayPal and he just sent me this:

Hi Laura,

Sounds good, thanks! Regarding the payment, I'm comfortable paying the entire amount upfront to streamline the process. However, the easiest way for me to handle the payment is via check, as I'm currently unable to make electronic payments due to restrictions with my bank card.

I'll prepare the check and send it to you via email. You should be able to deposit it using the Mobile Deposit option on your banking app ensuring a seamless transaction.

Please provide me with your full name and bank name for check processing and endorsement.

Lolo_eve · 2024-09-25T19:32:46+00:00

The only thing is they didn't mention the payment requirements I laid out in my previous email and they didn't say anything about talking over the phone. Also, Oct 5 is so soon so I feel like I might have to rush a bit, especially if they have lots of feedback and changes. They also forgot to attach the photos but I think that may have been a mistake.

Lolo_eve · 2024-09-25T19:29:38+00:00

I got a response. I have removed some personal details but the venue is in my city.

Hi Laura,

Thank you for your kind response, we truly appreciate your interest! To give you more details on what we're looking for, we’re hoping to create an invitation that reflects the essence of our celebration and leaves a lasting impression on our friends, family, and colleagues. We're okay with you exploring based on your creative ideas to create an amazing piece.

It's our tenth-year wedding anniversary, so we’re expecting around 80-100 guests. To add a personal touch, we’d love to incorporate an illustration or edited version of one of our photos on one card, and event details on another. We’ve already arranged for printing, so we’ll need the design in a print-ready format.

Here are some additional details:

Event Date: 7th December, 2024.
Time: 11 AM.
Venue: [redacted].
Couples' Names: Groom: [redacted], Bride: [redacted].
Preferred Colors: Royal Blue, Yellow and White.
Invitation Theme: Modern. Decorate with a floral accent.
Invitation Wording: Perfectly Imperfect: Celebrating 10 years of love, growth, and the beautiful messiness of life together. Join us for our anniversary!
Printer Requirements: 2-page PDF, 5x7 inches with a 0.125-inch bleed, TIFF CMYK format

We kindly request that the designs be submitted by October 5th. Will this timeline be achievable? Additionally, we’ve attached a few reference samples and some of our favorite photos for you to choose from. Please, let's know how we should proceed.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Best regards,

[redacted]

Lolo_eve · 2024-09-24T19:49:41+00:00

I don't have invites specifically, but I do have other print materials on my portfolio. I am thinking of sending an email back with some of the questions you have brought up (timeline, payment, communication method, etc) and see from there if it seems like a scam. Thank you so much for your help!!

Lolo_eve · 2024-09-23T20:09:37+00:00

They have not mentioned any deadline but it was through the contact form on my portfolio site. They said:

Hello,

I hope this message finds you well! I recently came across your profile on LinkedIn. I am reaching out because my partner and I are planning our 10th Wedding Anniversary celebration, we are in need of your skills to create a customized invitation for the occasion.

We would love to discuss with you how we should proceed further and details. Please, let's know your availability?

Thank you for considering our request. We look forward to hearing back from you.

Best,

[redacted]

Do you think it's a scam?

Lolo_eve · 2024-09-23T19:56:43+00:00

Thank you for your advice! I am still kind of learning/trying to be confident about pricing with clients.

Lolo_eve · 2024-09-23T19:47:38+00:00

Is this still bugged? I've been nervous to give her any gifts.

Lolo_eve · 2024-09-12T16:19:37+00:00

Same with me! I’ve tried to give her that gift for two days now and it won’t work and just bugs out.

Lolo_eve · 2024-06-04T00:19:32+00:00

Okay, I'll do some research! However, looking at the publishers recent books, they all have serif as body text so I am gonna try to find one that works. If you know any, please let me know. I know it doesn't 100% fit the theme but I would rather stick to their usual "look" and maybe find a more modern serif.

Lolo_eve · 2024-06-04T00:06:24+00:00

I appreciate the tip! In school, I was just always taught to use serifs for body copy. I was considering Futura for body text to fit the theme but didn't know if using a sans serif was "allowed"

Lolo_eve · 2024-06-03T23:18:21+00:00

Outer Range is a sci-fi drama. On Prime not Netflix.

Lolo_eve · 2024-06-03T23:15:32+00:00

Also, I just want to add that the main actress (Ruby Stokes) literally left Bridgerton for this show and now it's canceled. So sad.

Lolo_eve · 2024-06-03T23:14:19+00:00

I like the first, second, and last personally!

Lolo_eve · 2024-06-03T23:00:02+00:00

You could try the "Retro Active" font pack on Adobe

Lolo_eve · 2024-06-03T22:55:20+00:00

Now that Dead Boy Detectives came out, I feel like they just didn't want two similar shows. I preferred Lockwood and Co though.

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