There’s nothing like receiving a gorgeous invitation through the post, to get your guests excited for your big day. Your beautiful Wedding invitation is the first glimpse your guests will have of your Wedding style- and you’ll want that to be a wow moment!
But with so many options and ideas available, choosing your Wedding stationery can seem overwhelming. I’ve be shared some of my top tips, ideas and not to be missed lists to help you navigate your way to your perfect Wedding stationery. I’ve also been chatting with some of Essex’s top stationery designers to capture some insider intel on choosing the right stationery for you.
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Personalised Stationery
A beautiful way to create a truly unique and bespoke aesthetic for your Wedding is with personalised stationery. Being able to tailor and customise your Wedding stationery, will give your Wedding guests the opportunity to receive something completely unique to you.
Personalised stationery can come in many different styles with varying degrees of personalisation, so you should be able to find one that fits both your Wedding aesthetic and your budget.
You could personalise your stationery by adding a sketch of your Wedding venue, bespoke illustrations, personalised wording or simply adjusting the fonts and colours to work with your style. Whatever you choose to do, make if your own and inject some personality!
What’s the difference between a save the date and a Wedding invitation?
A common question we hear is, what actually is the difference between a “Save the Date” and a “Wedding Invitation”… wonder no more!
Your save the Dates are there to share the news of your upcoming Wedding. They will include the day and location of your Wedding, so that your guests can literally, “Save the Date”! But don’t expect to receive an RSVP- that follows the formal Wedding Invitation.
Your Wedding Invitation will include more information, such as the Wedding Ceremony venue, time and date; the reception venue, time and date; the dress code; menu choices; accommodation details and directions to name just a few. You’ll want to include an RSVP card with your Wedding invitation to ensure your guests let you know if they can attend- whether that be via post, e-mail or via your Wedding Website.
Keep and eye on the Time
Work backwards from your Wedding date to work out your timelines for ordering, sending & receiving your Wedding Stationery.
Give yourself enough time to order your stationery, make amendments, go to print and assemble your Wedding Invitations- don’t rush, or inevitably something will be forgotten or mistakes will happen. If you’re planning on addressing your invitations and envelopes yourself, do it in stages- it will help you to concentrate and avoid making careless mistakes. Collect full names and addresses for each of your guests before doing this too, to prevent any delay in sending your invites.
Send your Save the Dates and Wedding Invitations in good time to give your guests plenty of time to make plans and arrangements to attend your Wedding- as well as making sure that as many people as possible can attend your Wedding. This is particularly true of destination Weddings. Think too about deadlines for informing the caterer of final numbers and menu choices, arranging printing of place cards and seating plans- guest responses will be required before any of these things can happen.
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The Stationery List
Your all-important guide to (pretty much) every Wedding Stationery Component that you could need! And a handy checklist to make sure you don't forget any!
Depending on the size, formality and style of your event, you may choose to adopt only a few of these items- but as always, go with what’s right for you, what fits your style and your personality.
With everything that you're likely to need pre-wedding, for your invitation suite, at the Wedding and post-Wedding, I've got you covered.
So, for your free guide to your Wedding Stationery components and a little information about what they are and what to include in them, download your free copy of “Wedding Stationery Essentials”, by entering your details at the bottom of this page.
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