Wedding invitations

Completing the wedding invitation request has been an up and down process. This was due to the client being vary vague in their requirements then suddenly changing their mind with the theme/delivery of the invitation. These are tasks that I was able to overcome quickly due to my practice in time management however found the process highly frustrating. This was due to completing a range of designs, with elements from all being taken on to the next development stage. Once at this stage the client then changed their mind with the style and overall design of the invitation. 

'Dear Kathryn. This weekend we have been talking
2 designs... * can it just be an electronic invite that we email everyone? * one that says 'come & celebrate the day', one that says 'come & celebrate the evening'! * Could it have a simple front design & could it have an option to click to read the inside for the details? * the theme will be blackwatch tartan ( it is navy, & green colours), red bridesmaid- like the colour of the flowers on 2nd invite and a simple Scottish thistle. Can any of these themes be included? Even a simple thistle with a tartan border and a touch of red inside. * re the wording on the outside what about An invite to celebrate the marriage of Pauline and Rob. Inside we can say where when * 12 on 16th sept. Will send you the details of the venue etc Thank you so much, Polly
Although there were struggles with completing the invitations, with a number of the above comments only being suggestions, it has taught me how to communicate and work for a client. Although the 'job' was unpaid, I designated a number of hours of my spare time to complete the design. In the future I will be aware of the importance of receiving all the requirements at the initial stages and if these are not available then to postpone developments. This will ensure that time isn't wasted on experimentations that do not fit the likes/requirements of the client.