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Wedding Stationery
Wedding stationery - Understanding the basics
As you prepare for you special day, selecting wedding stationery will be high on your list of considerations. One of the first types of wedding stationery you're likely to come across is the wedding invitation. When you are choosing wedding invites, this can be a good time to consider your stationery needs throughout the day and after the wedding is over. Each wedding is unique and if you are having stationery made, then this can be tailored to your tastes, religion or type of ceremony. By planning the stationery at the same time as the invitations, you can ensure that everything coordinates and is in keeping with your wedding day theme, colours and style.
To help you to select the full range of stationery you require for your wedding day, here is a brief explanation of the most common types of stationery and the purpose of each item.
Save the date cards - This is a card that is generally sent in advance of the wedding invitation. This stationery is sent to advise friends, family and loved ones of the date on which you intend to have your wedding.
Wedding invitations - This one explains itself and is one of the most important items you will select. Wedding invitations can be quite informal or very formally finished, depending upon your preferences.
Evening invitations - If you have people who are only attending your reception or the evening celebrations on the day of your wedding, then you may require evening invitations to send to those guest for the evening only.
RSVP reply cards - These are cards that you may wish to include in with the wedding invitation. Having RSVP reply cards is one way to help ensure that you receive replies from invitees.
Order of service - This item of wedding stationery is designed to help those attending the wedding follow the service, readings and other inclusions in your wedding ceremony.
Order of the day - The order of the day is similar to the order of service, but is generally used as an alternative when the day involves a non-religious ceremony.
Menus - The menus will be distributed at the reception. By selecting stationery that coordinates with the wedding theme, the menu provides details of any food and is in keeping with the colours, style and appearance of the reception hall.
Place cards - The place card is simply a way for wedding guests to locate their place at the table where they have been allocated a seat. As with the menu, this can be styled to coordinate with the theme of the wedding.
Thank you cards - following your wedding day, you will want to ensure that you thank your guests for helping you celebrate and for any gifts that you have received on the day.
Selecting the right wedding stationery for your special day is like the icing on the cake. If you chose carefully, it will give your wedding added style and glamour. Your guests will have the opportunity to share in your excitement and celebrations, beginning from the moment they receive the all important invitation to your special day.
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