Timelines and Rush Projects

by Alexis Ventura December 22, 2021

Getting Started

Timelines & Rush Projects

Everything you need to plan your stationery schedule — from first inquiry through design, production, and delivery. Work days are Monday–Friday.

Peak Season Please add one week to all timelines from end-September through January.

When does the clock start? Your timeline begins when both payment is received and your completed forms are submitted — whichever happens later. Submit late, design starts late.

Design Stage

Working on your design

This is the creative phase — you review drafts, give feedback, and sign off before anything goes to print. Revision rounds are counted from when you send feedback; delays on your end extend the timeline.

Service	Regular	Rush	Notes
Semi-Custom Suites	1 week initial design ~3 days per revision round	3 days initial design 1 day per revision round	For RUSH - Exact and final wording required at booking. Content must be proofread and final. One free revision for rush;
Bespoke Design	2-2.5 weeks initial design ~4 days per revision round	Not accepted

The design stage ends when you sign the Printing Confirmation and pay the printing fees in full. Production does not begin until both are received.

Production Stage

Printing & production

Once your Printing Confirmation is signed and printing fees are paid, your project moves to production. Timelines below are from that date. The envelope addressing list is a separate client deliverable — late submission delays this stage.

Service	Regular	Rush	Notes
Flat Printing	3 weeks	1.5 weeks	Or 1 week after the envelope addressing list is submitted, whichever is later.
Flat Printing with Special Techniques	4 weeks	3 weeks	Includes foil stamping, embossing, letterpress, etc. Or 1.5 weeks after addressing list is submitted, whichever is later.
Handwritten Envelope Addressing	4 days	please discuss	Depends on artist workload. For time-sensitive projects over 200 envelopes, please message for a custom timeline.
Custom Brass Stamps	3 weeks	1.5 weeks	You can approve the logo first to begin stamp production earlier, reducing the wait after signing.
Other Stationery (flat printing)	2 weeks	please discuss	Please send the final text file (doc/Word) as approved by the church and priest.

*In business days. Holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays not included. Subject to change — please check this page before booking.

Day-of Stationery

For the day itself

These items are ordered and produced separately from your invitation suite. All content — final text, guest lists, menus — must be confirmed before work begins. Book alongside your suite where possible.

Item	Design Stage	Production — Regular	Production — Rush	Notes
Paper Goods
Simple Menu cards, vow booklets, missalettes, escort & place cards, table numbers, thank you cards, event signage	1 week minimal revisions	2 weeks	can be accommodated	All final text and guest lists must be submitted and confirmed before design begins. Changes after printing confirmation are not accepted.

Day-of items are best ordered 2-3 months before the wedding.

Browse all day-of items →

Digital Options

Digital experiences

Digital options can be ordered as standalone products or as upgrades to your print suite. Lead times below are from the date payment and all content are received.

	Full-Service Wedding Website	Website Template	Animated Video Invite	Online Flipbook
Lead time	10–15 days	Instant Download	7–10 days	~2 days
Rush available	✓	n/a	✓	✓
Done by Ink Scribbler	✓	–	✓	✓
Embedded RSVP	✓	✓	–	–
Personalised guest names	✓	–	–	–
Guest management dashboard	✓	–	–	–
Background music	✓	–	✓	✓
Shareable on messaging apps	✓	✓	✓	✓
Starting price	₱5,950	₱2,250	₱4,950	₱1,200

If you have an existing Ink Scribbler print suite, please mention the digital upgrades with your artist.

Explore digital options in full →

Rush Projects 20% of project price — minimum ₱3,500

The rush fee covers overtime, expedited sourcing, and the rerouting of our workflow to prioritise your project. If your deadline is firm, we strongly recommend starting early — but when that is not possible, the rush option is here.

For rush printing, we may work with readily available materials to meet the deadline — smooth paper instead of textured, printed background colour instead of coloured stock, or a slight adjustment to card size based on available envelopes. You will be informed of any noticeable changes that affect colour or dimensions.

You may also be asked to arrange pick-up from multiple locations if there is no time to consolidate shipments.

If you avail of a rush arrangement and change your mind mid-way, 50% of the rush fee is non-refundable once work has begun — even before the first draft is submitted.

Planning Guide

When should you inquire?

In the Philippines, invitations are typically distributed 6–8 weeks before the wedding. Use this guide to work backwards from your wedding month.

Inquire	Mail Save the Dates	Mail Invitations	Wedding Month
April	June	October	January
May	July	November	February
June	August	December	March
July	September	January	April
August	October	February	May
September	November	March	June
October	December	April	July
November	January	May	August
December	February	June	September
January	March	July	October
February	April	August	November
March	May	September	December

We do not issue deadlines for forms and may not be able to follow you up. We do our best across many active projects — please help yourself by submitting everything on time and following up with us.

Peak Season Reference

2025 Ber Months Timeline

An estimate accounting for November holidays and the December factory shutdown. All dates are estimates only.

Start of Project — when payment is received and forms are submitted, whichever is later.
1st Draft — assumes a semi-custom suite (not bespoke; no custom map). Additional elements may require extra lead time.
Revisions — two free rounds included; each takes approximately three working days. The table allows 10 days for two rounds, assuming prompt feedback. More rounds means more time before printing confirmation.
Printing Confirmation — production begins upon signing and full payment of printing fees.
Finish Production — typically four weeks after confirmation; faster for flat-print-only projects. Dates below account for the factory shutdown.
Delivery — Lalamove for Metro Manila · LBC for provincial · DHL for international.

Start of Project	1st Draft	Printing Confirmation	Finish Production
Oct 20	Oct 27	Nov 5	Dec 3
Oct 27	Nov 4	Nov 14	Dec 12
Nov 3	Nov 10	Nov 19	Dec 17
Nov 20 — Cut-off for December Deliveries
Nov 10	Nov 17	Nov 26	Dec 23 – Jan 5
Nov 17	Nov 24	Dec 3	Jan 8
Nov 24	Dec 2	Dec 12	Jan 20
Dec 1	Dec 9	Dec 18	Jan 30
Dec 8	Dec 15	Jan 5	Feb 2
Dec 15	Dec 22	Jan 12	Feb 9
Dec 22	Jan 9	Jan 20	Feb 17
Jan 5	Jan 14	Jan 23	Feb 23
Jan 12	Jan 19	Jan 28	Feb 26

These are estimates only. Actual timelines may vary.