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Good design makes every celebration an event to remember. Carla David Design believes it all begins with a vision and love for good design. We want to create something that is uniquely you. First we get to know each other, your ideas, your needs, personal flair, taste and style for your event or design project. Then the process of transforming your needs into reality begins. Our love for modern aesthetics and timeless sensibility is combined with our love for extraordinarily clean, elegant designs and fine printing techniques. Each client has a different need and each design we create is tailored to each client’s personality, and project goal. My approach is friendly, honest, and professional.
My goal is to make this part of your event planning, stress free, fun, and personable. Call for a free one-on-one consultation to explore what we can do for you.

 

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Wendy Hickok Photography	Carla is a creative professional and I highly recommend her to the bride looking for a distinct unique invitation. Her eye for color and design makes her work pop as well as fuse with your wedding style. I love working with her and I am glad to have her on my list of people to recommend to my clients.
Up-Do's For I Do's, LLC	Carla has amazing designs!! Her talent is incredible and her personality is even better! I love working with Carla!!! Her work speaks for itself!!! Highly recommend!!!
Kathy Freundel Photography	I love Carla David! She is an amazing designer, who is consistently coming up with the most unique and creative invitations, announcements and brochures. Everything that I've ever seen from Carla I've loved. She has a style all her own, and will work to reflect your personality in her designs. Carla will put the special touches on your special day that will be a keepsake forever. Book Carla David Design . . . you will be so happy you did.
Distinctively Yours Event Management, LLC	Carla is creative and innovative and a dream to work with. She can definitely make your vision come to life through art.
Haute Cocoa	We can't say enough great things about Carla. Wonderful to work with, creative, talented, timely and highly attentive to detail. She will bring your vision to life.
Balance Wedding Photography	Carla is wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! Working with Carla is always a pleasure and she is so talented! Your stationary and invitations will be SO special if you go with Carla. Very highly recommended ~ Carla is a truly creative artist and immaculate professional!
Weddings by Sandy	I have personally seen the work that Carla does. It is fantastic! Unique invitations, beautiful, tasteful and so perfect for whatever your occasion. I strongly recommend Carla and her staff for your wedding invitations. There is none better.
Tina's Creative Touch Wedding Planners	Carla is wonderful! She has unique designs and really has a wonderful personality. My client's are always satisfied with her work. She is very professional and works with all different budgets! If you want fantastic wedding invitations, menu cards etc she won't go wrong choosing Carla David Designs! Thank you for everything! Tina Randall Tina's Creative Touch Services LLC
Wicked Willow Floral	Carla creates the perfect finishing touch for occasions big and small. Sophisticated, simplistic, and modern, all her creations are top notch and perfect. You are always a pleasure to work with!!
Savvy Soirées Event Management Company	Carla David is a true professional, who creates amazing couture wedding stationery. Carla created the stationery for our Weddings with Style Bridal Breakfast and the final product was stunning! From the attention to detail, to her superb customer service, I look forward to our continued working relationship. Carla David Design is definitely a Preferred Service Provider of Savvy Soirées and we highly recommended their services for all upcoming special occasions. Keep up the great work!

Are you able to meet clients in person to showcase your product? yes

Additional Questions and Answers
LONG DISTANCE: We can easily accommodate long-distance orders thanks to modern technology. A phone consultation is just as effective as a studio visit.

TIMING: Our design process takes 3-4 weeks and printing, assembly, and shipping takes 4 weeks-3 months. We can do rush orders for an extra fee. Allow extra time for shipping if applicable.

INK: We can easily match any color you want! Send us a swatch and we will find a corresponding PMS color that replicates it.

PAYMENT: We ask for a 50% nonrefundable deposit before we begin design process. Final payment is required upon delivery of your project files to press.

PROOFING: Please proofread carefully. The approved final round is exactly what is sent for formal printing. It is up to you to make sure all information is exactly as you want it! You will have three rounds of changes including the final approval to the design. Any additional rounds will be charged on your final invoice for $75 a round.

HOW SOON CAN WE START ON THE DESIGN: The design process begins once the final price quote has been agreed, contract signed, and 50% of the total project fees have been received.

WHEN SHOULD I PLACE MY ORDER: It is never to early to get started. The timetable will be discussed in the initial consultation, but it usually takes from 1-6 months depending on our workload and the complexity of your project. Rush Jobs can be done for an additional fee.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET A PRICING ESTIMATE? Because each project is custom to each client contact us for detailed pricing estimate. Estimates may take from 1-4 business day to process.

WHAT TYPE OF PAYMENT DO YOU ACCEPT: Check and Cash

CANCELLATION POLICY: In the event of a cancellation, the initial deposit will become the cancellation fee.

PRINTING TECHNIQUES:
Letterpress is the printing technique that was invented in the 15th century where a plate is impressed into the paper to create a distinct and artistic impression.
Offset – Flat ink printing technique where a plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfer it to the paper.
Thermography- this printing technique is referred to ink that is raised on the paper due to a heat transfer.

HOW LONG DOES THE PRINTING PROCESS TAKE: Depending on the complexity of the project it may take 3-6 weeks.

Privacy: Your personal information will never be rented or sold to a third party under any condition. Samples of your invitation or design piece may be displayed in our studio or shown on this website but never before your event.

QUANTITIES: We advise you to order 25 more than what you know you will need. Order quantities cannot be reduced once production begins.