Written by: Olive Rose Weddings & Events
Are you unsure what stationery you are planning to use for your wedding and really don’t know when to send it all out?
Well you’re in the right place 😉
Wedding stationery can include Save the Date Cards, Formal Invitations, Thank You Cards, Programs, Menus, Guest Place Cards, Seating Charts, Signage.
Obviously you don’t need to have all of these things, you just need to decide what’s important to you and your partner.
Save the Date Cards
What to write:
Your Names
The Date
Location (brief/suburb)
Mention Formal Invite to Follow
When to send: 6 to 8 months prior to wedding
Formal Invitations
What to write:
Your names (may include parents name or “Together with family…”
The date (day, month, year)
Ceremony time, location & address
Reception time & location
Food service (cocktail, 2/3 course, buffet)
Dress code (casual, formal etc)
RSVP instructions or reply cards
When to send: 6 to 8 weeks prior to wedding (3 months minimum if it’s a destination wedding)
Reply Cards
What to write:
Reply by date (3-4 weeks prior)
Number people attending
Menu options (if required)
When to send: Send with formal invitation
Other Insert Cards to include in an invitation: Directions, Map, Accommodation details, relevant information, etc.
Thank You Cards
What to write:
These should be hand-written
If a gift has been given mention the gift and write something about it (e.g. how you will use it, what you like about it).
Make it personal
When to send: No more than 2 months after the wedding
Want to find out more about stationery? Watch our video on ‘How to get your RSVP’s back ASAP’.
