ClareWhen it comes to planning your wedding, it’s only natural to want to get everything right. From your dress right down to your flowers, you’re bound to want to plan every part of your wedding right down to the tiniest detail. Wedding stationery has to be one of the very first things you think about. It’s the first impression your guests will get about your big day, and it’s the perfect way to set the tone of your wedding. If you’re planning on issuing save the date cards, then you’re likely to be sending these out well in advance of the big day, so you’ll need to get them sorted pretty sharpish.
What to think about when you’re organising your wedding stationery
As with every aspect of wedding planning, there is a whole host of things to consider when you start to think about your wedding stationery. The process can quickly become overwhelming when you start to look into all of the different options available to you. I’ve narrowed things down a little bit though and have a few tips to make things easier.
First of all, it’s a good idea to order a sample wedding pack from an established printing company such as Aura Print. Although you can get an idea of how things will look when you search online, there’s nothing like actually physically seeing the finished product and holding it in your hand. This will give you a feel for how your invited guests will feel when they open up their invitation to your special day.
Colour scheme
Many couples choose a colour scheme when they’re planning their wedding. This can really help to narrow down your choices when you’re sorting out everything from wedding stationery to flowers and bridesmaids dresses. Without a colour scheme, it’s very easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer volume of options out there.
Budget
Of course, your budget is going to play a big part in every aspect of planning your big day. It’s a good idea to separate your total budget out into different categories so that you know exactly how much money you have to spend on each part of your wedding. Knowing how much you have to spend on your wedding stationery will help you to work out what kind of finish you want to go for.
Wedding itinerary
Every wedding is different, so what one couple require when it comes to wedding stationery will be completely different to another. Here are just a few things you might need:
- Save the date cards
- Full day invitations
- Evening invitations
- RSVP cards
- Place cards
- Table plan
- Thank you cards
Getting organised and planning how your day will work well in advance will make organising your wedding stationery needs so much easier.
It’s also worth putting some thought into the envelopes you use for your invitations too. The envelope is the very first thing your guests will see and it’s not uncommon for close family and friends to keep their invitations in the envelopes as a souvenir, so you want it to be something a little special.
If you’re planning your wedding at the moment, then take some time to consider your wedding stationery. A sample pack is a great way to see what kinds of items you can use and make decisions on exactly what you want for your special day.
*This is a collaborative post.
