Understanding Wedding Stationery

Understanding Wedding Stationerywhich states the timings of the day so your
Âguests will know what to expect when.
When choosing your wedding invitations you canMenu: Couples normally provide at least one Menu
often become baffled by the large choice ofper reception table so their guests will know what
stationery items on offer. First of all you thinkthey will be eating during the reception meal.
you will only need Invitations, Table Plan, ThankTable Numbers/Name Cards: If you are having a
You Card and Menu's, but then you start lookingtable plan then these are essential as they link
at stationers websites where there is a vasttogether to tell your guests where to sit. They
range of items on offer and each weddingcan be either in a 'card' style or flat so they can
stationer claiming that every item is a must! Thebe slipped into a stand.
problem is you aren't that clear on what eachTable Plan: Most commonly a table plan is on a
item actually is!mount board and will give an overview of your
Below there is a large list containing manyreception layout. Guests will be able to look, find
wedding stationery items available along with atheir name and head towards the correct table.
description:Place Cards: These are small cards and there is
Save the Date Cards: Small cards that are sentone for each guest with their name on. If you
out once you know your wedding date. Especiallyhave meticulously planned seating arrangements
if it is more than one year in advance or it falls onthen these are a must.
a national holiday weekend.Guest Book: A small book similar to a photo
Invitations: The most obvious stationeryalbum. Guests can write their own message to
item. Both wedding and evening invitationsthe newly married couple. Lovely to have as a
are on offer, the first being sent to the guestskeepsake.
that are attending the full wedding and the secondPhoto Album: Often created to match the
for the guests who will be attending the eveningstationery theme. Print off your own wedding
party but not the ceremony or receptionpictures and create your perfect album
RSVP Card: Often a smaller card that is put insideKeepsake Box: A sterdy box which is decorated
the invitation. It is already printed for your gueststo match your stationery. You can keep your
to just write their name and send it back to youwedding cards, tiara and any other keepsakes
in the printed envelope provided.from your wedding day.
Guest Information Card:Â A flat card thatCard Postal Box: A large letterbox where your
is inserted in the invitation along with the RSVPguests can put your wedding cards and vouchers
card containing all the essential information aboutif you are having them. This way they don't get
the wedding day. I.e. Directions, Local Hotels,lost.
Parking etcThank You Cards: These are essential. Most of
Order of Service: Usually in a booklet style whichyour guests will make the effort to attend your
contains all the information needed for yourwedding and will usually bring you a gift and of
guests for a church wedding. It will contain thecourse you must thank them for this. These are
order of the ceremony including the hymns,usually left blank for you to write your own
readings and prayers.personal message.
Order of the Day: Can be used for churchThis list doesn't cover every single item of
weddings or civil ceremonies. It is often a flat cardwedding stationery, but it's a good start!