When planning a wedding, many of the major decisions will concern the reception venue, the guest list, the wedding cake, the honeymoon, and not forgetting the all-important bridal gown.
We are sure you can think of several more and create a massive list. From personalised pyjamas for the bridal party to carefully chosen decorations, it’s often the little details that make the day feel truly unique. One wedding day matter that does not get as much focus for some reason is the wedding day stationery.
Often, the couple will simply opt for something which looks okay without spending too much time researching what options they have.
If they did so, they would discover that the wedding day stationery which is available to them could be a talking point among their guests, and for positive reasons.
Another reason to focus on your wedding stationery is to avoid disasters such as turning up at the venue to discover no stationery has been delivered.
Naturally, the bridal gown and the wedding cake need to take priority but, if you want every aspect of your wedding day to be perfect, then follow these seven steps to choosing wedding day stationery and it too will be as close to perfection as you could wish for.
Step #1 – Determine What Budget You Have For Your Wedding Day Stationery
Most couples will have a ceiling on how much they are prepared to spend on each aspect of their wedding, and wedding stationery is no different.
As such, before you start planning and researching, allocate the amount you are willing to spend so that you know how much you have available.
Step #2 – Make A List Of The Wedding Day Stationery Items You Want
Next, make a list of all the wedding day stationery items you wish to have. Here are some ideas.
- Wedding Invitations
- RSVP Cards/Envelopes
- Wedding Itinerary/Maps For Venues
- Bucks/Hens Party Invitations
- Bridal Shower Invitations
- Program Of Ceremony
- Welcome Sign
- Wedding Breakfast Menu
- Seating Chart For The Reception
- Place Cards
- Table Number Cards
- Thank You Cards
Step #3 – Research Wedding Day Stationery Styles And Themes
We are assuming wedding day stationery is not something you choose often, so you should do some research to establish what is available.
This will relate to the types from the list in the previous section as well as what stationery companies can provide whether it be a narrow selection of themes or an offering to create bespoke themes and styles.
Step #4 – Think Of Ways You Can Make Your Wedding Stationery ‘Different’.
This is a fun part of the process where you get to make decisions that will make your wedding day stationery not only look great but also be unique.
Your choices here will rely on whether you wish to go for traditional options or to make your wedding stationery show your and your partner’s personalities. It is your wedding, so you get to choose whatever you wish.
Step #5 – Create A Timeline
Different items of wedding stationery will be required at different times, so create a timeline to ensure you order what is needed and for when. Earlier items will include invites to hens/bucks parties, then you have the wedding invites along with RSVP cards.
A few weeks before the wedding you want the seating chart and menus printed, and after the wedding, you will be sending thank you cards, for example.
Step #6 – Liaise Between Your Wedding Day Stationery Suppliers And Your Wedding Venue
You must ensure that your wedding stationery supplier has all the details of your wedding reception venue.
It may even be a good idea to set up a three-way call to introduce them both so that they coordinate effectively to ensure there are no issues or misunderstandings.
Step #7 – Seek Updates As You Move Towards Your Wedding Day
The final step is simply to keep tabs on the progress of the design, printing, and delivery of your wedding stationery as you move towards your wedding day.
The last thing you want is to leave it to chance only to discover no menus or place cards have arrived at your reception venue.