Click here to view deadlines for ordering with guaranteed Christmas delivery.

Digitally printed cards are estimated to ship within 4-6 business days of proof approval.

Specialty printed cards are estimated to ship about 3 weeks from proof approval.

Please always check the estimated ship date on the product page, as we update this frequently based on current production schedule!

We are thrilled to offer our new 'Instant Proof' option for digitally printed cards this year! This allows you to try out different designs and wording before placing your order. Once placed, your order goes straight to print!

If you would like a little more help from our Design Team, just choose 'Work with a Designer' instead, and you will be e-mailed a proof within 3 business days.

Due to the custom nature of specialty printed cards, our Design Team will always proof these for you.

Read more about the different print methods here.

• Digitally printed cards allow for the photo to be printed directly onto the card. This is also the most cost effective option.

• Specialty printed cards (letterpress or foil) require physical, adhered photos.

• If you would like us to print + cut your photos, you will see this option on specialty printed cards before adding to your cart.

• If you would like to order your cards before you have your photos, no problem! Just be sure to tell us in the order notes so we can put your order on hold.
  
  To protect the integrity of photographers' work, The Essential Market will not edit at photos, and will print exactly as provided.

All envelope liners will come already assembled inside your envelopes.

The Essential Market is unable to offer any assembly of cards + photos or mailing/postage during the holiday season. Thank you for understanding!

If you order photo printing, we will mail your photos to you, followed shortly after by your cards and envelopes.