Understanding Wedding Stationery
When choosing your wedding invitations you can often become baffled by the large choice of stationery items on offer. First of all you think you will only need Invitations, Table Plan, Thank You Card and Menu’s, but then you start looking at stationers websites where there is a vast range of items on offer and each wedding stationer claiming that every item is a must! The problem is you aren’t that clear on what each item actually is!
Below there is a large list containing many wedding stationery items available along with a description:
Save the Date Cards: Small cards that are sent out once you know your wedding date. Especially if it is more than one year in advance or it falls on a national holiday weekend.
Invitations: The most obvious stationery item. Both wedding and evening invitations are on offer, the first being sent to the guests that are attending the full wedding and the second for the guests who will be attending the evening party but not the ceremony or reception
RSVP Card: Often a smaller card that is put inside the invitation. It is already printed for your guests to just write their name and send it back to you in the printed envelope provided.
Guest Information Card: A flat card that is inserted in the invitation along with the RSVP card containing all the essential information about the wedding day. I.e. Directions, Local Hotels, Parking etc
Order of Service: Usually in a booklet style which contains all the information needed for your guests for a church wedding. It will contain the order of the ceremony including the hymns, readings and prayers.
Order of the Day: Can be used for church weddings or civil ceremonies. It is often a flat card which states the timings of the day so your guests will know what to expect when.
Menu: Couples normally provide at least one Menu per reception table so their guests will know what they will be eating during the reception meal.
Table Numbers/Name Cards: If you are having a table plan then these are essential as they link together to tell your guests where to sit. They can be either in a ‘card’ style or flat so they can be slipped into a stand.
Table Plan: Most commonly a table plan is on a mount board and will give an overview of your reception layout. Guests will be able to look, find their name and head towards the correct table.
Place Cards: These are small cards and there is one for each guest with their name on. If you have meticulously planned seating arrangements then these are a must.
Guest Book: A small book similar to a photo album. Guests can write their own message to the newly married couple. Lovely to have as a keepsake.
Photo Album: Often created to match the stationery theme. Print off your own wedding pictures and create your perfect album
Keepsake Box: A sterdy box which is decorated to match your stationery. You can keep your wedding cards, tiara and any other keepsakes from your wedding day.
Card Postal Box: A large letterbox where your guests can put your wedding cards and vouchers if you are having them. This way they don’t get lost.
Thank You Cards: These are essential. Most of your guests will make the effort to attend your wedding and will usually bring you a gift and of course you must thank them for this. These are usually left blank for you to write your own personal message.
This list doesn’t cover every single item of wedding stationery, but it’s a good start!
Louise
www.bubblycreations.co.uk