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Wedding Stationary
Wedding stationary - Selecting the items you need
Throughout your preparations for your wedding day, you'll find there are a number of different wedding stationary items you will need. The actual invitations to the wedding may be one of the most important items, but there are a number of other things that you'll require both before, during and after the day. Selecting the design for your wedding invitations is often just the first step in selecting designs for the complementary stationery you will require for the day. Stationery for your wedding can be customised to ensure it is in keeping with the wedding plans, the decor chosen, your religion and style of ceremony, as well as your personal preferences.
Planning ahead is the key to ensuring all your wedding stationary coordinates, so that it enhances the day and reflects the theme, style and colours you have selected for the ceremony and reception. If you are feeling a little confused about what you require - then here is a basic list of stationary you may use for your wedding.
Wedding invitations - The wedding invitation is one of the most pivotal items of all the wedding stationary you will use for your special day. As you prepare for this important occasion, you'll have the opportunity to create an invitation that can be the basis for the design of your other stationary. Your invites can be formal or informal, reflecting the preparations you have made for your wedding day.
Save the date - The save the date card is sent to advise people of the day you are planning to hold the wedding. For many people who have friends or family living a long way away, this card is a good way to give them advanced notice, to allow time to plan to travel for the wedding should this be necessary.
RSVP cards - Planning the numbers and seating arrangements for your wedding day would be impossible without a clear idea of who is attending. Including an RSVP card with your invitation is a way of encouraging people to reply to your invitation to be clear about who is able or unable to attend the reception and wedding ceremony.
Order of service or order of the day - When your guests arrive for the service or ceremony the order of service or order of the day is generally a small booklet that they will receive indicating what will be happening throughout the day. An order of the day option is an alternative if you’re not having a religious ceremony.
Seating cards - The seating or place card is a simple item of wedding stationary that has the name of the guest and is placed on the table where they are seated.
Menus - This is a fairly self explanatory item, which will be handed out to guests before the meal at the reception. This can be coordinated with the invites and various elements that reflect the decor and appearance of the reception hall.
Thank you cards - It is customary to send a card after the wedding day thanking the guest for attending and for their gift. This can also be coordinated with the initial wedding invitations and the other items of stationery that have been used throughout the wedding day.
By carefully planning your wedding stationary needs in advance, you can be assured that your items will all coordinate with each other and with the day you have planned and prepared. Carefully chosen stationary truly can add elegance to this important day.
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