Everything you need to know about wedding stationery
There’s plenty to organise and think about for the happiest day of your life. One important point is the Wedding stationery. If you’re unsure whether everything’s running smoothly when it comes to printed materials for your wedding, we’ve got just the right tips and tricks for you.
druck.at tip: Make sure you allow plenty of time to make all the important decisions!
After the Setting a wedding date you’ll then get on with the rest of the planning. In addition to the usual classics such as the Choosing the venue, the wedding dress or the rings The theme and style of your wedding are key considerations. With the Design of stationery Give your wedding a personalised touch.
Depending on which style you prefer (classic, romantic, down-to-earth, modern, quirky, …), you can design your wedding stationery.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of options available to you? You can find inspiration and greater clarity on platforms such as Pinterest, in wedding magazines or at wedding fairs.
Decide in advance whether you’d like to make a large part of it yourself or would prefer to have a Graphic designer you wish to order.
1) The ‘Save the Date’ & invitation card
Nowadays, some couples prefer to send a ‘Save-The-Date’ via email or messaging apps, whilst others like to send a card in the traditional way. No matter which design or which Whichever delivery method you choose, be sure to include the most important information. The timing of the dispatch depends on the size of your wedding or where it is taking place. The further your guests have to travel to attend the wedding, the earlier you should send out the ‘Save-the-date’ and invitation cards plan.
When should the wedding invitations be sent out?
‘Save-the-date’ card: to one year before the wedding
Invitation card: Approx. 8 months before the wedding
What information should the wedding invitations include?
The ‘Save-The-Date’ card
- Names of the bride and groom
- Wedding date
- Note regarding the invitation
- Perhaps reveal the slogan
The wedding invitation
- Date and venue of the wedding ceremony
- Timetable
- Dress code: black tie, traditional costume, casual …
- Information on gifts: wedding register, gift requests, …
- A short motto or saying
- Confirmation including date
- Contact details
- Site map
2) The programme booklet
Whether you’re having a church wedding or a civil ceremony, a Programme booklet, traditionally known as a church booklet, helps guests find their way around on your big day. A sturdier paper is suitable for the cover; the inner section should consist of at least four pages.
Contents of a wedding programme
- Names of the bride and groom
- Wedding date
- Choose your wedding theme as you wish
- List of key events: civil ceremony, church service, photo session, reception
- Sections and sequence of the ceremony
- Song lyrics
- Sayings
- Possible acknowledgements
3) Everything to do with the wedding reception
The printed materials on display during the meal also reflect the wedding’s theme.
The most important printed items for a wedding dinner
For groups of around 30 guests or more, it makes the planning process easier if you Seating plan with place cards arranged for the guests. This way, relatives can sit together, or be seated separately if necessary. Our tip: don’t reveal the seating plan in advance. Breathe in, breathe out! A lot of well-meaning advice is often a bit too well-meaning, and you can never please everyone. So, think of yourselves – it’s your wedding.
In addition to place cards, the Menu an important guide for your guests. Traditionally, this contains information about food, drinks and, ideally, the programme for the day. Usually, there are pastries and cake left over at the end. WWhat could be nicer than taking a lovely souvenir home with you? That’s why it makes sense to also Dessert packaging in the wedding’s design scheme to be designed.
druck.at tip: Personalised labels for wine and other products.
Design your own wedding wine. Beautiful labels, designed to match the style of your wedding, add a special touch to the dinner table and also make excellent gifts for your guests.
4) Thank-you cards
After the wedding, you’ll then have time to Offer guests a Thank-you card to send. There are also plenty of original ideas. For example, if you’ve set up a photo booth during the wedding, you can use the photos to send your guests printed copies of their pictures. Or perhaps you’ve even had your photo taken with each guest individually? In that case, you can include that photo as well. Have you compiled all the photos online? Then why not simply send out the link so that every guest can browse through the album online.
druck.at Tip for wedding guests: The wedding newspaper
A customised Magazine, designed by your friends and/or family, not only provides a laugh but also creates a lovely, lasting memory. It can include anecdotes from your life, the story of how you met, and much more.
We hope you have lots of fun planning your wedding and wish you a wonderful wedding day! Make the most of this special time.
