Our Silk Dupioni Guest Books - Frequently Asked Questions
~ How do I order?
Designing your custom book is easy. In our ClaireMagnolia Wedding Guest Book shop on Etsy, refer to the photos for selection information. Please use the drop down selections to add the item to your cart. Please note that you will need to tell us the following information in the comments section during check-out:
1. Selected Silk Dupioni Bow Color
2. Your Due Date & phone Number
….AND…
IF you select 1 of the 2 book upgrades, you need to add this to the cart prior to checkout:https://www.etsy.com/listing/107925257/book-upgrade-12x12-or-black-pages?ref=shop_home_active
~ How do I know what the options are for each step?
……………STEP 1: Choose your Book Style…………
We have 2 styles of books – photo guest books/albums and traditional guest books
STYLE 1: Photo Guest Books/Photo Albums
- allow you to use ANY SIZE photo on the thick paper pages (4 x 6", 5 x 7", 8 x 10", polaroids, fuji’s, photo booths, etc)
- have THICK ivory paper pages; glassine tissue interweaving between pages for archival photo protection; sewn spine built for dimensional items such as photos/cards; lays flat
***ALL HAVE BLANK, THICK PAPER PAGES & THE PAGE COUNT CANNOT CHANGE
…a… 9 x 7.5 landscape w/100 pages (50 sheets, front & back)
…b… 9 x 12 landscape w/60 pages (30 sheets, front & back)
…c… 9 x 12 portrait w/60 pages (30 sheets, front & back)
…d… 9 x 12 portrait w/100 pages (50 sheets, front & back)
…e… 12 x 12 w/100 pages (50 sheets, front & back) + upgrade for this large size (you must also order this additional item: https://www.etsy.com/listing/107925257/12-x-12-upgrade-for-clairemagnolias)
…f… *new: BLACK pages - 9.74 x 14 landscape w/60 pages (30 sheets, front & back)
STYLE 2: Traditional Guest Books
- meant for signatures, messages and other non-dimensional items
- 48 sheets/96 pages of ivory archival paper -10 x 8
...g... lined pages
...h... blank/unlined pages
………….. STEP 2 and 3: Select Colors..…………
Our custom books are covered in your choice of 3 materials: linen, satin or silk. The linen is a tight-weave matte rayon material. The satin is Japanese rayon silk with a light texture and shine. The silk is 100% natural silk with a light texture and subtle luminescence (the silk is an upgrade). The bow is 100% raw silk dupioni ribbon with lots of texture, character and luminosity. See the custom book colors up close.
………….STEP 4: Due Date.………
Please provide your due date in the notes during checkout as well, even if we discussed in convo separately. We want to get your items to you on time!
………….Optional Personalization.………
If you would like to personalize your book, we can do this for you. It is an additional service. Your personalization is heat pressed into the cover, bottom right hand corner, in silver, gold or subtle letterpress. $12 per line. Add this listing to your cart when ordering the book on etsy.com.
(*To add personalization through ETSY, please add this to your order following the instructions:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/107916558/personalization-for-clairemagnolias)
........IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE........
If you want other upgrades, such as the 12x12’ 50 sheet book or the black page book, you will need to add the appropriate listing to your cart as well. Click on the links to learn more.
PERSONALIZATION: https://www.etsy.com/listing/107916558/personalization-for-clairemagnolias|
12 x 12 BOOK UPGRADE: https://www.etsy.com/listing/107925257/12-x-12-upgrade-for-clairemagnolias
BOOK W/BLACK PAGES: https://www.etsy.com/listing/119421123/black-page-upgrade-for-clairemagnolias
~ When will I receive my order?
All our custom creations are made-to-order just for you. The time in which you should expect to receive you item(s) is as follows:
US Domestic Shipments:
- Standard Shipping (included with order) - delivery in approx 2-3 weeks
- Rush Orders (select during checkout) - delivery in approx 1 week
- Need it within the week? Please contact us
International Shipments:
- Standard Shipping (included with order) - delivery in approx 3-5 weeks
- Rush Orders (select during checkout) - delivery in approx 1-2 weeks
~ I'd like to use the photo guest book to capture guests' photos and messages. Any tips?
Yes! You can find some tips here or click on the image.
~ How do I get photos on the pages?
It's easy! Here are some suggestions here.
~ How many photos will each book hold?
Each book can hold lots of photographs.
Our photo guest books are perfect for photos & messages!. ****
~ I'd like to see some color combinations of this style book. Can you show me some images?
From time to time, we update a FLICKR page with photos of different color combinations. Click here to see a small sampling of the color combinations available.
~ Are your books archival?
All our custom books are handmade by skilled artists, archival, and made from the finest materials to last for generations.
~ Are Blue Sky Papers and ClaireMagnolia related?
Blue Sky Papers and ClaireMagnolia custom albums and guest books are created by the same team of bookbinders who have been designing and creating books for 6+ years.
~ What are the uses for these custom books?
There are many applications: a fun wedding photo guest book, traditional sign-in book, wedding album, memory book, or a scrapbook. Weddings are only one of the many occasions you can use to create a ClaireMagnolia custom book.
~ I'd like to have other books made to match this style. What kinds of books are available?
We can match your design on these style books: journal, clear pocket photo album, recipe books, sketchbook, etc.
~ I still have questions. How can I contact you?
Click here for more information.
Phone 404-626-7025
convo us through etsy or contact us
