Thank you SO much for choosing me as your Wedding Stationer!
I’m excited to get to know you and create some beautiful and unique stationery for your special day. I believe it’s important for my couples to see some of my work in person and gain a better understanding of what sort of stationery I offer, and what you might consider working for your day.
Sample Pack
The sample pack contains a selection of pieces from hundreds of previous designs. It generally includes at least one of the following: save the dates, invitations, evening invites, some on the day stationery, and extra embellishments like wax seals, stickers and coloured envelopes. I offer MUCH more than is included in the sample pack.
All of my Wedding Stationery is bespoke, so, try not to focus too much on the designs, as everyone’s tastes and colour schemes are completely different.
The purpose of this sample pack is twofold
To inspire you! If you see elements that you’d like to use in your own stationery - feel free to let me know. This can be anything from a particular font, layout, the way a couple has worded something, a map and so on.
Card Stock I like my couples to have a say in which card stock texture) their stationery is printed on. Have a look at the samples, you’ll notice some have a shiny and smooth finish, and others are more textured. It’s completely down to personal preference, and each card stock will bring a different mood/feel to your special day.
Your invitations are the first thing your guests will see regarding your wedding. They should not only be a thing of beauty, but should give your guests all the information they need to know about your day, and what to expect.
Below are a few key things for you to consider when planning your stationery content.
1. How would you like the invite worded? So, is your wedding going to be a fancy affair or more laid-back? Big bash or cozy gathering? The way you word your invite really sets the tone for your big day, so think about how you want to vibe with your guests! “We’re getting married!” comes across very differently to “Mr and Mrs Jones request the pleasure of Bob and Emma at the marriage of their daughter…” etc
2. Who is being invited? One of the key things couples forget to include, is who is actually being invited to the wedding. To avoid any unnecessary questions like ‘Are my kids invited?’ I would highly recommend including somewhere for your guests names to go, to avoid any confusion.
I offer printed guest names, calligraphy guest names, or simply a blank space for you to fill in at your own leisure.
3. Arrival and Departure Times What time do guests need to arrive? Some venues request guests arrive a specific amount of time before the ceremony. Double check and make it clear what time the ceremony is due to begin, and what time your guests should be seated by.
Again, check what time you want your guests to leave. They’ll need this information for arranging travel. ‘Carriages at midnight’ is a fancy way of detailing this.
4. Accommodation, Directions and Travel Obviously each wedding is completely different. If you would like your guests to stay over, then do some research and suggest some local accommodation and taxis. In many popular areas taxis can get booked up quick and may need to be pre-booked. Perhaps your venue has rooms that can be booked, and is there a discount code for guests if booked by a certain date? If your venue is difficult to find, or in an area with low signal, should we include a map and appropriate directions?
5. Gifts Let's be real: gift-giving can get a bit awkward. No one really needs three new kettles, right? So, it’s a good idea to share your gift preferences early on to dodge those pesky duplicate gifts and awkward questions. However, you totally don’t have to ask for gifts if you don’t want to! Just make it clear what you’d love, but remember to highlight that having your guests there is what truly matters.
6. Rsvp How do you want guests to RSVP? Text, email, a website, or good old-fashioned post? Consider what works best for your guests.
Don't forget to ask about dietary needs! If menu choices are required, make sure to mention it in the invite.
Check with your suppliers for RSVP deadlines, especially catering. Give guests enough time to respond, but also leave yourself time to plan without having to chase them down.
Extras Points 1 - 6 is all the information I would highly recommend including on your invites. You are welcome to include as much or as little extra information as you like. It's really down to personal choice. Some other popular ideas are:
A venue illustration A bespoke map A QR code Dress Code information An Order of the Day Parking arrangements Are you laying on extra transport for the day? Is the venue cashless? Can they bring children?
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