Do you actually PRINT wedding maps or just design them?
     Studio West Designs does NOT currently offer any printing services. We specialize in designing maps only. We can recommend some printers that can print your maps, but we recommend that you take your map file to a printer in your local area. When we are finished designing your map, we will either email the file to YOU or we can email to your printer or copy center. We can also burn your map file onto a CD for an additional charge.

How long does it take to design a map?
     The design times for maps vary with each client's needs. Most maps can be created within 2 weeks from when we recieve the order. Rush orders are accepted and can be done in under a week. Most clients, however, recieve their first proof in about two weeks. The final map design is sent only after the client makes all the changes they require.

Do you require the map to be paid in full BEFORE starting my map?
     Unlike most map design services, we DO NOT require full payment before beginning your map. We do, however, require payment by the time your final map is sent to you. Your map will feature a watermark on it during the proofing process until payment is recieved. We accept credit cards as well as personal checks.

What information do you need to do my map?
     The most important information we need is all the addresses that you need mapped. For wedding maps, this could include the church, reception, groom's dinner, hotels or even the couples new home. Some people find that it makes sense to have landmarks, airports or anything else that may help get people to the locations (malls, hospitals, etc...). For many wedding maps, couples may want their names and the wedding date on the front of the map. Also, if there is room, people like the names and addresses right on the map. Basically, you should let our designers know ANYTHING you can think of that you may want on your map. Don't worry about being too picky.

I'd love to use you for my map . . . how do I order?
     The best way to order is via email. Just email us and let us know what you would like to do. Let us know the areas that you'd like mapped, and what your timeline is. We'll try and give you an estimate on time, a price, and discuss any questions we may have about your request. When you give us the go ahead . . . we'll get started. You may also call us at any time to discuss your needs.

How many locations can I map out?
     The number of locations on your map is up to you. We normally recommend between 3-5 locations on a map . . . depending on the size of the map. Too many locations can make things confusing for your guests and can sometimes be hard to map on smaller map sizes.

I see you offer Driving Directions. Are those needed?
     It depends on the map and on your preferences. Many times, especially in dense metro areas, people find that Driving Directions from specific locations, cities, or directions can be helpful. We normally recommend that you see how the map lays out, and see if you feel that driving directions would be helpful. The driving directions will be designed to complement the map itself, and will feature similar fonts and logos.

Not everyone is invited to the Rehearsal Dinner, can I have that location mapped?
     Certainly. We can take the original map, and add the location of the Rehearsal Dinner on a seperate map file. That way, you can send different maps with the rehearsal dinner location ONLY to people who are invited to the dinner. There is a $15 charge for a seperate file with the rehearsal dinner added to it.

How does the proofing process work?
     When completed, your map will be sent to you in an Adobe PDF format for viewing. We recommend that, if possible, you drive the route and check the map for mistakes, misspellings, or ANY possible errors in the map. We prefer to have all corrections emailed to us, but you may also call and talk directly to the designer to go over changes. When the changes are complete you will recieve another proof. If it is all correct, and the map has been paid for . . . you will recieve your final version of the map as an Adobe PDF document, OR any file format you or your printer may require.

The hotel and reception have logos that I would like on the map. Is this possible?
     Absolutely. Often times, we will check online to see if there are any logos that could be included on the map. If we can use a logo from the internet, we will do so. If not, we will need you to send us a copy of the logo, OR scan it in yourself and email it to us. There is no charge for adding logos to your map.

I'd like our map to have the same fonts as our invitations. Is this possible?
     Usually. Studio West Designs has many fonts available for use. We have posted many of them on our website. We are also continuously purchasing new fonts for use in our maps. If you have a specific font in mind, let us know. If we do now have the font, we will try to find it and use it in your map. If we are required to purchase the font for specific use in your map, we will charge you HALF of the cost of the font. We will them keep that font for usage in future map designs. Font prices usually range from $10-$40 per font.

Do you ONLY design maps for weddings?
     Absolutely not! Although weddings make up most of our map design business, we have also done maps for many other events, occasions, or uses. We've done color maps for businesses like Computer User Magazine, as well as event maps for parades or other events. Unusually large maps may cost more, due to the size of the map area. If your map is deemed unusually large, we will give you a quote.