A Complete Guide to Every Piece of Stationery You’ll Need For Your Wedding!
Planning a wedding can be an exciting and overwhelming experience, with so many details to consider. One important aspect of wedding planning is selecting the perfect stationery for your special day. We’ve put together this guide to help take the stress out of one piece of planning - your stationery! From save-the-dates to thank you notes and everything in-between, here are all the different types of stationery we suggest a couple will require for their wedding.
Before the Day
Save-the-Dates
Save-the-dates are a great way to announce your upcoming vows to friends and family. These cards typically include your names, wedding date, and location, and are sent out 12-18 months in advance of the wedding to allow guests to plan accordingly. If you’re getting married abroad, or have guests coming from overseas, you might consider sending them even sooner to give people plenty of notice to book transport and accommodation. Save-the-dates can be simple or elaborate, depending on your personal style and budget.
Wedding Invitations
Wedding invitations are arguably the most important pieces of stationery for your big day. They provide guests with all the details they need to attend your wedding, including the date, time, location, and other important details like gift registry, accommodation options, dress-codes etc. Wedding invitations really help to set the tone for your special day. For example, invitations with bright pops of colour and vibrant details suggest a celebration full of fun and a serious party atmosphere! If you opt for a more minimal, refined invitation it gives your guests an idea that your wedding is likely to be chic, elegant and sophisticated! Whatever your vibe, our bespoke service means you can make sure your wedding invitations reflect who you are as a couple and give guests the perfect insight into your day.
Details Cards and RSVP Cards
Details can be included on your main invitation, or if you have a lot of information to communicate, you might want to consider incorporating a separate card. RSVP cards are typically included with wedding invitations and ask guests to let you know whether or not they will be attending your wedding. These cards often include a space for guests to indicate their meal preference and any dietary restrictions they may have. If you prefer guests to RSVP via a wedding website, you might still wish to include an RSVP card to give this information.
On the Day
Ceremony/Order of Service Programs
Ceremony or Order of Service programs are a great way to provide guests with a detailed schedule of your wedding ceremony. These programs typically include information about the wedding party, the order of events, and any special readings or music that will be performed during the ceremony.
Welcome Sign
Although not an essential in terms of practicality, we think a welcome sign is essential in terms of adding a personal touch and a focal point to your reception. Welcome your guests to your wedding with a sign that matches your décor and carries your theme throughout. It also makes a great photo opportunity!
Table Plan
Essential for directing guests to their assigned tables for your wedding breakfast. Having a table plan avoids guest uncertainty about where to sit, or who with, without a table plan, couples and families may not be able to find seats together, creating confusion and awkwardness. It’s a great opportunity to mix people too and give your friends and family a chance to mingle and meet new people. On a practical note, table plans are also immensely helpful to caterers, who’ll need to know where to find the guests that have food allergies or other dietary needs.
Table Numbers
Table numbers are essential for directing guests to their assigned tables at the reception. These numbers can be simple or elaborate, and can be customised to match your wedding theme or colour scheme.
Menu Cards
Menu cards are a great way to let guests know what they will be eating at the reception. These cards can be placed at each table setting or displayed on a buffet table and can be customised to match your wedding decor.
Place Cards
Place cards are used to direct guests to their assigned seats at the reception. These cards can be simple or elaborate and can be customized to match your wedding theme or colour scheme. If your budget allows, you can also consider combining your place cards with your menu cards and personalising each individual menu for your guests.
Other Signage
Other signs can help make your day uniquely yours and provide a personal touch to your day. Bar signs like signature cocktails, or bar menus; Quote and lyric signs of your favourite song or poem; Cards and gift signs & Guestbook signs are all options that couples have chosen previously. Again, all of these can be coordinated to match your décor and other stationery.
After the Day
Thank You Cards
After the wedding is over, it's important to send thank you notes to all your guests who attended and gave gifts. These cards often include a photograph from your wedding day, but can be as simple or elaborate as you wish. Most importantly, each card should include a personal message of gratitude for each guest.
Each piece plays an important role in making your big day special and memorable. Whether you opt for traditional designs or something more modern, the right stationery can help set the tone for your wedding and make a lasting impression on your guests.
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