Want to make sure you nail it with your wedding stationery? Of course you do! Since we’re the experts in this area, we’re here to help. Here are five tips courtesy of www.paperlust.co to getting it right for your special day.
1. Consider the season and style of your wedding
Wedding stationery should ideally follow a similar theme – although you can choose complimentary pieces to avoid being too matchy matchy if you’re not into that. Are you hosting a beautiful spring wedding? Consider florals, soft greens, and brilliant blues on white backgrounds. If a winter wedding is what you have in mind then why not try real gold foil or letterpress on crisp black card, or rich tones like burgundy, forest green and navy paired with white or silver. The bridal party’s attire can also inform the stationery’s colour palette.
2. You need a budget, but that doesn’t mean poor quality
Although invitations on average only take up a very small percentage of your overall wedding budget, keeping a lid on costs should never be too far from mind when planning a wedding. We know it’s all too easy to get carried away, but keep the bigger picture in mind and consider the high priority items that you want to throw the most cash at. The good news is that thanks to the internet there are so many stunning, affordable invitation suites right at your fingertips at a range of price points!
3. The numbers game: consider the amount of guests
If you are inviting a large amount of guests this generally means you will need more comprehensive stationery, as word of mouth may not suffice. Guests will appreciate attention to the finer details like RSVP cards, menu cards, gift information, order of events for the day/weekend, address directions and order of service for your ceremony. Also remember that you have to multiply the cost per set of stationery by the amount of guests you’re having, however keep in mind that couples and families only need the one invite. It can also be a good idea to order some extras for any last minute guests.
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4. Be an individual
You don’t have to do it all – just because Jane down the road is doing personalised ceremony programme cards for each guest doesn’t mean you have to include them. Think about what is important to you, how traditional you are as a couple and how formal you want your wedding to be, and choose what works for you! You may opt for guests to email their RSVP or for a modern digital Save the Date to save some cash or for practical reasons. Feel free to mix and match, and find what makes sense to you.
5. Remember with snail mail, timing is everything
Make sure you don’t leave your wedding stationery too late. With so many different cards to send out, you need to make sure you’re on schedule early. Here’s what you need to know:
Save the Dates: send them out 4-6 months before the wedding, giving guests enough time to get themselves organised, particularly if they are travelling a great distance to be there.
Wedding Invitations: send out 6-8 weeks prior to your wedding at at minimum, and more if you are posting the invitations overseas.
RSVP Date: typically should be 3-4 weeks before your wedding, but some circumstances require longer. For a wedding with lots of interstate or international guests, you may choose to use a digital RSVP – like providing your email address instead of an extra card – because posting the RSVP card back can take too much time.
If the decision making process or printing takes longer than expected, you don’t want to end up in a tight spot, so give yourself plenty of wriggle room.
Armed with these guidelines, and maybe a cup of coffee or glass of wine, you are ready to start shopping for the perfect stationery for your special day!
This was a guest post by Lil Williams from Paperlust.
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