Perfect Press came as a recommendation from our Wedding Planner (Alex Alexander with Taylor'd Events Group) and we are SO GLAD for the recommendation. Perfect Press/Mel were such a pleasure to work with. We sat down with them for an hour and a half, combing through their hundreds of invitation samples, and we worked with Mel to point out what we wanted. Our invitations came out absolutely stunning. Every single person who has received an invitation has complimented on how beautiful and special they are, and I even received an RSVP that said "these invitations are so fancy!" We recommend Perfect Press to everyone, and we have told all of our vendors and showed them our wedding invite so they know who to recommend for beautiful, special, and personal invitations. read more

I just adored all our wedding stationary from Perfect Press! From our initial design meeting with Mel to working with Jennifer on all the proofs, our experience was great. I didn't think that stationary would end up being my favorite part of wedding planning, but it really was and that's all thanks to Perfect Press! :) read more

I initially hoped to remain on friendly terms with Perfect Press because I have considered using them for my next business printing project, but seeing how awful of an experience I've had, I had no choice but to make this public post and warn others about the level of customer service they can expect to receive. You can cross your fingers and hope nothing goes wrong so you don't have to singlehandedly fight the army of a whole staff team. But if something needs to get fixed, don't expect to get an easy solution from anyone working there. ------- Really wish I had better things to say about this business like everyone else. Having worked in the wedding industry myself for years, I have to say that this is been one of the most unpleasant vendors I've had to dealt with. I came to Perfect Press with high hopes. I've seen their booths and samples at a wedding show and the work seemed solid. I went ahead and scheduled some appointments with them, worked on invitation designs, and got samples before the final production. All went well up to this point and the designer Jennifer was patient with my requests throughout. The real issue came when our final batch of invitation got printed, when I immediately noticed that there are speckles within the gold foils on one side of the invitation. They are very obviously flawed when held against the light, which is how gold foiled elements will be viewed by most people. I immediately brought it to the front staff's attention and hoping it will be an easy fix, but to my surprise everyone was EXTREMELY defensive about how the gold foil is supposed to look like this. I was shocked and mentioned that in the sample I first received before approving the final printing, the gold foil did NOT look like this. They went on to argue that there are always factors such as temperature, humidity etc. that will affect the final outcome but this is how they expected the gold foil to turn out. Also they stressed on the fact that because I didn't pay for the more expensive foil option, this is what i get. Mind you that I paid $650 for a total of 50 invites (one sheet only, no additional inserts), so while we didn't go for the fanciest option, we did not skimp out either. In addition, if this is what *cheap foil* is supposed to look like, why did it NOT show this way in the sample but ONLY in the final mass-produced batch? I thought the whole point of having a sample is so I know EXACTLY what I will be getting. They ended up directing me to the owner of Perfect Press, Mel, who made me understand the defensive nature of the whole staff team. Being a small business owner myself, I see Mel as the epitome of what a business owner should NOT be like when the customer has a legit concern. She kept repeating, in a very self-righteous tone, that everything is completely normal and implying that I was just being paranoid about "small" flaws that are well within the tolerable range, and their team did nothing wrong. In the mean time, she was reviewing the invitation one by one and holding them against the window light, slowly realizing that there are some obvious issues with the gold foil as she pulled out the defective pieces. However, she still refused to directly acknowledge my concerns, and repeatedly told me that she cannot guarantee this will not happen again even with a new batch. While she agreed to re-do some of the pieces, she never once said "sorry" or expressed any notion of apology. The entire time, I felt like an idiot who has to stand in front of the whole print shop against a team of professionals who would not admit their mistakes, and even when they realized their obvious oversight, there is no form of apology whatsoever for what I had to go through, as if I am just another picky, annoying bride who they wish to never deal with again. It is one of the most awful customer experience I've had to go through in the recent years. I am going to let the pictures speak for itself. Despite the fact that they ended up re-printing 1/3 of the invitation, there were still many more flawed pieces that they didn't want to re-do and I ended up only sending out about 35 invitations because the rest are simply unusable. I am extremely disappointed that this is the kind of quality my wedding invitations have turned out to be, despite the hefty price tag. I initially hoped to remain on friendly terms with them because I have considered using them for my next business printing project, but seeing how awful of an experience I've had, I had no choice but to make this public post and warn others about the level of customer service they can expect to receive. You can cross your fingers and hope nothing goes wrong so you don't have to singlehandedly argue with the whole staff team. But if something needs to get fixed, don't expect to get an easy solution. read more

Perfect Press - At least 1/2 of all the invitations I received looked like this and we were told this is "normal". - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Went here to get some business cards made on the recommendation of my father who's been getting his cards made by these guys for years. When it comes to simple, no frills cards, they guys are great. And quick enough. I think the only reason I had some disappointment is because, admittedly, the cards that I wanted made were a little more complicated. They really shouldn't have been though. BUT, the extra challenge I gave these guys seemed to have kind of threw them for a loop. I wanted a heavier card stock, with more of a satin/silk finish to them. Just makes for a higher quality business card overall. The cards I got back look great - just not quite the card stock and finish I had hoped for. But they'll do for now. Customer service was great. I was kept updated of any changes in price or order status through email - which I really appreciated. Took about a week for the cards to be made. And the prices were good. If your biz cards are pretty straightforward - good shop to go to. Nice folks here. And the price is right. read more

Worked with Heather and she was great! I bought my wedding invitations online from eBay and they were great but I needed a new insert color. I called first and was quoted WAY less than another place I called that was in Burien. Totally worth the drive to Bellevue instead! Most of planning and stuff was via email which was fine! I was given the proofs quickly and they came out AMAZEBALLS! Since it was so cheap, I let them mount the inserts as well, and also do my envelopes and RSVP cards too! I recommend them to anybody!!! read more

Perfect Press - I LOVE them!! - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

I am so glad I found Perfect Press for my wedding invite! I walked into the store two weeks before the recommended invite send out date, with no idea of how I want my invite to be. Mel was so patient and helpful in guiding me through all the samples they had and the customization options they offer. She also made sure to have quick turnaround because of my tight schedule. Jen did a such an amazing job with the design. She was also extremely patient and responsive about all the design questions I had. The invite turned out to be exactly what I was looking for: greenery theme invite with customized monogram, vellum jacket and floral belly band. What's even better is that the price is very reasonable considering they helped me assemble the invite. If you are looking for place for wedding invite with high quality product, great service and reasonable price, Perfect Press is the one. read more

Have used them several times for business cards. Turnaround is fast, the prices are fair, and as I work close by, the owner has even dropped off the cards for me. Getting our logo set up was easy. Beyond that, Don and his team are just nice people to work with! read more

Recently our printing company changed hands and we were forced to find a new company for our business cards. After some preliminary research, I called Perfect Press and spoke with Mel who was helpful, friendly, and informative. The customer service here is great - it's prompt and knowledgeable, which I really appreciate. I would return for the service alone. read more

We worked with Perfect Press for our wedding invitations and our thank you cards. When we met the first time for the invitations, we had a great time looking through all the different designs and if there was something small we wanted to change, they were always able to accommodate that. We continued designing the invitations over email which was super convenient and they were very quick with responses to any questions we had. We were able to see what our invitations would look like (online) before they were printed. For our thank you cards we wanted something simple and to match our wedding invitations. By just telling them this, they emailed us a quick draft and it was perfect! They are all about punctuality and perfection into making sure everything is what you want. We would happily use them again. read more

These guys are the best!!! And they're LOCAL!! Just visit their store!! They'll give you a tour!! They do so much stuff!! I ordered "Thank You" cards, and they were perfect. I've seen the quality of their business cards. Superior. Plus, the price is not much higher than the cheapy weapy online cards. However, they SHINE with their wedding invitations!!! They have so many options!!! And their customer service is top notch!!! They do a great job of making you feel welcome and important!! 5 Stars all the way!!! read more

Perfect Press has provided amazing customer service and quality on all of my various paper needs! I've been using them for invitations, booklets, notecards, etc. for over a year now and find they are always helpful, personable, and offer great insight when asked. read more

Michelle and Jennifer do spectacular work. They guided us through the process of putting together our wedding invitations and day-of materials effortlessly. They helped us with design ideas and with fitting everything into our budget. I was so impressed with their work, suggestions and capabilities as were all of my guests. I'm so happy Perfect Press was recommended to us! They do beautiful, high quality work!! read more

I've worked with Perfect Press several times and highly recommend them. Great and responsive staff. Wonderful work, creative, helpful and easy to work with. Pricing is competitive too. read more

They did an amazing job rushing to get our wedding invites done last minute! They helped so much with getting guests names printed onto our envelopes, which we were stressing out about. They recommended various options and were super transparent about costs. Highly recommend!! read more

I have used this company several times for my printing needs. Excellent help. Fast turnaround.Fairly priced.Knowledgeable staff. Quality product. Highly recommend this company read more

They did a very good job with our save-the-dates (STD!), and it was all okay until they double-booked my next appointment and had me waiting 45 minutes, then felt hurried during our meeting. My fiance and I ultimately decided to go with a different vendor for the invitations, but they were indeed very flexible for the STD and we were happy with that product. Working out the right schedule to get down there was a little difficult for me, but it was nice to support a small local business. read more

Perfect Press doesn't press your pants or press your nails. What they do is press your paper. Perfectly! I have counted on Mel and her team more times than I can count over the last few years to design and print so many different items for my business. Business cards, car magnets, client stationery, menu cards for events, and more! They have helped streamline my brand image to improve my marketing. Perfect Press is efficient, reliable, friendly, and goes above-and-beyond to ensure your complete satisfaction with you project. Their wedding invitations are absolutely gorgeous too! read more

As a business owner of 15 years, Perfect Press has provided both a product that exceeded our expectations and delightful customer service. As accountants, we are particular about our collateral and printing is not in my wheelhouse. Take all your printing needs to them immediately! read more

If you are planning a wedding--or any sort of event for that matter--you need look no further. Mohamed is the owner, and it has been my experience that he has the most beautiful custom-made designs in Washington! He'll work with you regardless of your budget, and you can get as creative as you like. His energy is at an enormously high level, but he gets the job done in an incredibly professional manner. I searched around for quite some time before I was introduced to, and chose him to cover all of our stationery details. You won't regret paying his shop a visit, and you'll be amazed at what he comes up with! read more

Was looking for an inexpensive place to print menus, placecards, and programs for my wedding. Went to a few places and ended up at Perfect Press. Not only were they by far the cheapest, they provided the most service. Other places did not even want to cut placecards for me. Given that I had ~115 placecards, I definitely did not want to cut them all myself. Perfect Press didn't even make a fuss about it. I'd go here again if I needed some printing services again. read more

I've used Perfect Press for a lot of things. And they are simply... perfect. It's a small print shop with all the machines needed to get your printing needs done. You can always reach them by phone when need be. I love going to their shop and seeing things done too. I am a photographer so I really appreciate that they are still using real printing presses and its not just digital that doesnt quite have the look and feel. They just did my business cards and I get SO many compliments on them when I pass them out. read more

Creative, helpful, fast and they create quality work! I have used then twice and been completely satisfied both times!

OMG! I found Merchants through the Seattle Wedding Expo and I have to say UNBELIEVABLE experience. My invitations are seriously thee most beautiful invites I've ever seen. I basically had them custom made. The price, and quality is far better then Papyrus and other competitors who overcharge. I worked with Meena and Jennifer! They were absolutely amazing! They worked out every detail, helped me with the literature, and made the invitations so great. I had great service, great online communication, and I can't say anything more but how wonderful they are. Meena (salesperson) was so considerate of my budget and the quality I wanted. She worked on providing me options so that I could have just what I wanted. I am having a destination wedding and had to add a lot of content for the invitation. She was creative, incredibly easy to work with and I will recommend her to every bride! I am tempted to put my invitation up for all to see! Jennifer was SO patient with me. I called/emailed her at least a dozen times and she went through every effort to make it perfect. I also felt they had the most options on invitations in general. Creative, personable options. More than any store I've been too. They also gave me sample to get some ideas, and provided me another sample for the final draft. It was perfect! The location is in Kent which was out of my way but definitely worth the drive! Did I say how much I love my invitations! Michelle B. read more

Have used them for lots of printing from Business cards to letter head, Info card, postcard. Plus large format print (signs) With great service quick turn around and prices. It is only choice for printing . For over 12 years now and they never took me for granted, I cannot say enough about perfect press and i truly wish them a bright future. read more

This place is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!! I worked with Jennifer and not only is she an amazing designer she is also so patient and incredibly helpful when I asked for suggestions on wording or etiquette things. I am so in love with my invitations and have received SO many complements. They match my theme perfectly! I would recommend them to anyone who is looking to get a custom wedding invitation at a modest price. I will be working with them again for my day of paper products. You seriously can't go wrong with them! read more

No matter what your budget is...Merchant's is very flexible. They will work with you to give you exactly what you're looking for, if not better! Mohamed is the owner and actually takes the time to sit down with you and figure out what you're looking for. He has high end clients as well as low end, but you'd never tell the difference. He treats everyone the same, which is sometimes hard to find in the wedding industry. I love, love, love him...and the outcome of my invitations. I get countless compliments and would refer him to any bride in a heart beat!!! read more

I have a background in photography and design, so I decided to design and create my wedding invitations from scratch. I was referred to Perfect Press by the ladies at Paperzone. I liked that it was near where I live, and easy to get to. I brought in my own paper and a preliminary mockup of what I wanted. Since my resolution was too low (they need to be 300 dpi, if you're planning on creating a design), i redid them in the right resolution. I dropped the invites off (invitation page, info sheet and RSVPs, 85 of each) on Friday at 2pm. I had a phone call by Monday at 3pm that they were done. The price was great, and they cut everything out for me, which saved me a lot of time. I worked with both Don and Alysia, and both were fantastic. Since I brought in my own paper and design, I cannot attest to their paper supply nor their design skills, but as printers, they were great. Plus, I prefer to support small, local businesses, as opposed to large chains. read more

Nothing but Perfect! I have had many small lots of business cards done by Perfect Press for a client, they were fast, and never turned me down for a job too small. The best part is that they are dependable, and when its a job they can't tackle, they let me know right away, or give me a referral to their business counterparts. Price is better than most places too. I will continue to need their services as my client always has last minute jobs that are small. Hope I can get them the bigger print jobs soon. read more

Would give 10 stars if I could! Michelle is absolutely fantastic! Numerous appointments and changing our minds, different quotes, and the whole time she never told us NO. Everything was an option, and she showed us multiple ways to achieve the same affect but with different price options! Will use them for EVERY thing I need printed from now on! read more

I used to shop on line for print jobs, always using coupons and specials. I thought I was getting good deals, then I used Perfect Press. Mel looked at my business cards and made a couple of suggestions. The finished product was far superior to the cards I used to have. Customers actually commented on them and the price was barely more than what I spent before. Now I use Perfect Press for all my printing needs and recommend them all the time. read more

Meena was the first wedding vendor we worked with who really listened to our ideas, and held our hand through the decision making process. We went in with very little direction and left feeling confident and thrilled with our decisions. I can't wait to see the final product! read more

With our wedding over, I was thinking about who I needed to leave reviews for and the first one that came to mind was Merchants! We were so happy with how our wedding invitations turned out and our experience with Merchants! From our initial consultation with Mohamed, to frequent design emails back and forth with Jennifer, to meeting with Meena to go over the final product, everyone was so friendly and professional. Every step of the process was on-time and within our budget! We would definitely recommend Merchants!! read more

Very disappointed in my invitations. We had to correct them several times on formal, proper spelling and grammar. The envelope liners were put in poorly and were not all the way glued down and properly fitted. The extra printed envelopes did not match the number of extra invitations. They misspelled the word "daughter" and we did not catch the mistake until our invitations had already gone out! We were so embarrassed. Their attention to detail was awful. My fiancé and I called to see what they could do about the error and the owner could not have been more rude on the phone. After paying $1,300 for our invitations the best she was willing to offer was $98.00 back to us. She was unapologetic and did not take any responsibility for the error. When we received the check in the mail, our names were spelled incorrectly. We called to request a new check and we just received it and our names were spelled incorrectly.... AGAIN! Needless to say, we are so disappointed and will not be doing business with Perfect Press in the future. read more

I went to Perfect Press with a project. I asked them exactly what they needed to complete my project, then spent many hours creating files to their specifications. I brought it in for printing, and first they were late in starting. (told me it would be done by tuesday at the latest, called wednesday and they hadn't started). Then, I got a call that the files were too big and they needed an extra $50 an hour to complete my project. This was unacceptable at best, so I picked up my files. I then asked what happened since I had checked with them first and of all things the staff was actually mad at me and quite rude. I spent hours doing the files exactly as they told me to, but evidently they realized later they wanted them done differently, and when I picked up my DVD they were chastising and rude. Do not support this business. read more

We are getting married on 8/8/15 and needed save the dates, map to venue, name tents etc. Merchant's had a great package for everything we needed that didn't break the bank. I worked with Jennifer who was a pleasure to work with. She produced proof's within a day and made edits we wanted ever quicker! We've gotten so many compliments on our invitations and it wouldn't have been possible without Jennifer/Merchant's. Thanks again! read more

We used Perfect Press for Christmas cards. We supplied the large pictures for the card, and PP scanned them and adjusted for the size of the card we had in mind. the cards turned out great and we were able to go back for an additional order with no problems. The staff was pleasant to work with and I would not hesitate to give them more business. read more