Wonderful Wedding Stationery You Can Use On Your Wedding Day

First impressions last. Your wedding invitations will prepare the guests for the tone of your wedding and your bomboniere will convey your message of friendship, good wishes and appreciation.

the invitation

Consider the design and wording of your invitation to be the first hint of the style of your wedding. For your guests, its an introduction to the colours. themes, and tone of the day. That is why it is important to visit a specialty wedding stationer who will offer a wide selection of different design ranges and advice on etiquette, wording and creative ideas.
You must select an invitation that will give your guests the right impression of the wedding. If you're having an elaborate wedding, your invitation needs to match in its formality and lavishness. The words you use, the quality of paper stock and the style of printing you choose should all conspire to create a tone that accurately reflects the spirit of your wedding.

confirming the invitation list

You and your groom should compile separate lists with the help of your respective families. Once this has been achieved, it's time to come together and develop one combined list. Ideally, there will be as many people there for the groom as for you. Remember that invitations should be sent to close friends or family even if you know it is impossible for them to attend. This will give them the opportunity to send a gift. Your invitation list is entirety up to you. but usually consists of close friends and family. On the day, you will want to be surrounded by the people you love. Family members will probably want to cherish the invitations as a special memento, so ensure they all receive one. Other special considerations would be the Minister or Celebrant and their spouse. if they are married.

Invitations should be sent out about 6-8 weeks in advance. This means the design should be decided upon about 3 months in advance. Traditionally, the invitation comes from the bride's parents. Of course, your personal situation needs to be taken into account, so it is absolutely acceptable for the invitations to come from the bride and groom, the groom's parents or a relative of the bride. You should ensure that a return address is on the back of the envelope so undelivered invitations are returned to you.

Keep in mind that your wedding invitations are only one aspect of the stationery you might need to organise. Most couples will co-ordinate their invitations. RSVP cards. name cards, thank you cards. and Order of Service booklets. Cake boxes are popular for any guest wanting to take an extra piece of cake home to special friends or relatives who could not make it to the event.
Like many aspects of your wedding. you have two choices: you can take care of the stationery yourself if you think you can do a good job, or. alternatively. you can employ the services of a specialty wedding stationer.

Preparing your own stationery can be a very time consuming task, especially if you are planning a large wedding. If you do decide to hire a professional, then a great deal of this will be taken out of your hands. You will merely have to select the stationery you want.

the choice

Consider your stationery to be an extension of your personality. The possibilities are endless. However, you have a certain budget of time

Article extracted from the Brides Diary Magazine - South African Edition