Wedding Stationery Options

Do you hear that? The faint sound of wedding bells can be heard in your not-so-distant future. It’s time to start getting things in order and figuring out all the wedding details. There are so many things to keep track of, so many options to consider, it can be quite overwhelming. So before you go any further, take a deep breath. Now take another. Alright, now it’s time to get down to business. You’ve got the important details figured out already: the venue, date, and your spouse-to-be. Now you need to find the right stationery to announce your engagement and invite guests to various parties, including the wedding itself.

In order to let friends and family members know about an engagement and upcoming wedding, many couples choose to send out save the dates. They can be made from simple wedding stationery that matches the wedding invitations that will be sent later on. Or a popular trend is to send small, printed magnet save the dates containing the wedding date and a picture of the engaged couple. There are several parties that can be thrown before the wedding takes place including an engagement party, bridal shower, bachelorette party, and bachelor party. The invitations for each party do not need to match wedding invites and can be either formal or informal. Other pieces of stationery to consider include escort cards, programs, and menu cards for your wedding, which should match your wedding invitations.

The style of wedding invitations a couple chooses will give guests a glimpse of what to expect on the wedding day, including the overall vibe and level of formality. You should choose invites that incorporate any specific color combos or themes your wedding may have. It is important to search for invitations that suit the personality of both you and your fiancé. Traditional and simple designs are becoming a style of the past, making way for new modern and creative options. There is no shortage of design options to choose from. From those inspired by nature to hip, contemporary designs or a bit of vintage flair, you will surely be able to find something that is exactly what you envision.

Once you have found the perfect style, it’s time to make final choices regarding paper and ink options. If you are leaning toward a dark background, opt for a light colored ink, and vice versa. It is important to choose colors that do not require deciphering; you need guests to be able to clearly read wedding details. If your wedding is outdoors or incorporates natural elements, recycled paper invitations or seed-embedded invites printed with soy-based ink are great options to consider. Traditional cardstock invitations are slowly being replaced by new, more interesting options. Metallic/foil inks, varied weight cardstock, and embossed invitations are becoming more popular. There are numerous ways to customize your wedding invites to perfectly suit you. Retailers like Storkie offer unique ways to make your wedding invitations your own.

When it comes to invitation etiquette, many people do not even know where to start. Ideally wedding invitations should be sent out about six weeks before the wedding date and a deadline for RSVPs should be two weeks before the wedding. If you feel like you should invite someone who lives a great distance from the wedding venue, do it. Even if you are positive they will not be able to make it, they will appreciate the gesture. Be sure to have a return address on each envelope in case you get a guest’s address incorrect, that way the post office can return the invitation. If you have an engagement party or other pre-wedding gathering be sure to only invite guests that you will be inviting to the wedding, otherwise you may have hurt feelings later on.

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Olivia Nicholas is a writer and blogger. She has been writing wedding related articles and blogging for over 10 years.

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