1. Once you find a design that you like you will add that design to your cart (button is located on the right side of the design detail page). There you will enter in the text you would like to have printed along with any alterations, i.e., fonts, colors, etc.
2. You will then email your photos to our Head Designer, Jill. Please be sure to include your last name in the Subject line of your email.
3. You will receive an e-proof within 24 hours of receiving your photos and text information. You will email a response in one of two ways:
a. All information is correct and the design is approved
OR
b. A list of changes and/or typos to be corrected, requesting another proof
4. Upon receiving an emailed approval, Bayberry Announcements will immediately send your announcement/invitation to print.
5. Once the printing process is complete (3-4 days) your announcement/invitation will be sent via Priority Mail to the mailing address provided by you on the order form you completed during the check-out process and that's it!
Due to popularity and professional recommendations, our announcements and invitations measure 4x6. Upon request we can supply 5x7's at $1.70 each and they include white envelopes.
Bayberry Announcements are printed on high-quality, semi-gloss (not high gloss) Fuji Crystal Archive paper. Providing better colors and richer detail, Fuji Crystal Archive paper is longer-lasting, thicker, and overall a better quality.
Will I receive a proof of my announcement/invitation before it goes to print? Yes. Upon receiving your order and photos we will mock up a proof for you to look at. You will then respond in one of two ways, 1. that the design and information is correct and approved for print or 2. the changes you would like to see, therefore requesting another proof. It is mandatory that you send an email approving the design and content of the announcement or invitation before it is sent to print.
In order to keep our prices low we have chosen not to invest in an file hosting/upload program. We simply ask that you email the photo(s) you'd like to use to jill@bayberryannouncements.com. Please remember to place your last name in the Subject line.
We are able to accept all major credit cards through PayPal (which also allows for payment by e-check via your checking account, however please be prepared to wait a few additional days for the check to clear on our end. We cannot send an order to print until payment has cleared.)
Keep in mind that you do not need an account with Paypal to make your credit card payment. Once your order goes to the PayPal screen to finalize payment, the order details will not all show up; but we assure you that your order confirmation from us will contain all details of your order. PayPal's payment page simply cannot display all details.
If we receive your complete information and images immediately and you approve the proof within 24 hours of receiving it, the entire process should take between 7-10 business days. If you need to rush your order there will be a flat charge of $20.00 to accommodate the shipping difference and expedited printing.
1. When you place your order there is a section that will allow you to type in any special requests and the text you would like to have printed.
AND/OR
2. When you email your photos (please make sure your last name is in the Subject line), in the body of the email just list the file names of the images and where you would like each one positioned. For example:
IMG_0123.jpg - Bottom Right
IMG_1234.jpg - Top Left
IMG_2345.jpg - Top Center
What kind of touch-ups can you make to my photo(s)? We have the ability to clear up blotchy skin tones, red eye, drool, and food as well and lighten a photograph if necessary. We are also able to change a color image to black and white, sepia or apply hand tinting. We are however, unable to sharpen already blurry or low resolution (grainy in appearance) images.
Can I send a professional photo?
Yes, but by doing so you are stating that you have permission from the photographer to reproduce the image.
Do you do photo cards for other occasions?
Yes. We can work with you to create ANY type of photo card. Above and beyond what you see listed on this site. Whether you're looking for a baby shower invitation, engagement announcement or a moving/new address announcement we'd be happy to work with you to design your custom photo card at no extra charge.
A minimum of 1200x1800 pixels is required for a 4 x 6 print at 300dpi. Be sure to set your digital camera to the highest resolution setting possible, if you need more information on how to change the resolution setting please check your owner's manual for details. If you're still not sure if your image meets the requirements, we would be happy to check for you, just send your image to jill@bayberryannouncements.com and in the subject line type "Image Check".
