A December approval deadline can arrive while you are juggling many other plans. Resist treating the final proof as a quick glance at the overall design. Review it in passes, with a different purpose each time. This is more reliable than trying to evaluate typography, spelling and logistics simultaneously.
Pass one: the facts
Compare every name, date, time and address with your confirmed source document. Verify the day of the week if it appears. Check the ceremony and reception separately, particularly when they have different locations. Read phone numbers and web addresses character by character.
Pass two: the guest's instructions
Ask what the recipient is expected to do. Is the RSVP method clear? Is the deadline consistent across the card and website? If guests need to choose a meal or attend a particular event, can they understand the options without an explanation from you?
Pass three: the physical design
Print the proof at actual size where practical. Check that small text is comfortable to read and that no important line sits too close to an edge. A home printout is useful for scale and wording, but should not be treated as a precise promise of production color or finish.
- Review all pieces, including envelopes and return addresses.
- Ask a second reader to inspect the factual details.
- Record corrections together rather than across several messages.
- Approve the exact final version intended for production.
If a change is made after your review, check the revised proof again. Even a small wording correction can alter line breaks or spacing. Approval should describe a specific file, not a general memory of how the invitation looked in the previous conversation.
Make it your own
Explore our wedding invitations to see how your colors and wording can come together. Contact White Tie Designs to talk through your project, samples and current production timing.