wedding day stationery tips
It’s the day of your wedding and you walk into the reception room. The dinner tables are lined with the most luscious flower arrangements and twinkling candlelight. Your florist nailed it. You float over to your sweetheart table with your newly beloved and look out at all your favorite people finding their seats, ready to eat and dance the night away in celebration of your marriage…when suddenly…oh no…the horror…there are no TABLE NUMBER CARDS ON THE TABLES! And wait, oh no it can’t be…THERE ARE NO MENU CARDS EITHER!! Your guests are in a panic. No one knows where to sit and no one knows what they should order for dinner. It’s a giant disaster and your wedding is RUINED!…
Okay this is a slightly exaggerated story. But the point has been made! There are very important stationery items you absolutely must think of for the big day to go smoothly. I am here to guide you so you have as little stress as possible when it comes to the paper goods for your wedding!
Step 1: Talk to your venue as soon as you book them! Questions you’ll want to ask them:
What stationery will be provided? ie menu cards, escort cards or seating chart sign, table number cards, bar signs?
Where does the venue recommend putting day of signage? ie welcome signs, seating chart sign, escort card display, guest book sign, bar signs?
Does the venue provide stands for any signage? ie easels, stands, frames?
When will the dinner menu items be finalized? This is so your stationery designer has ample time to design, print and ship the menu cards to the venue or directly to you for the big day!
Step 2: Choose a reply by date stated on your rsvp cards that allows enough time to receive them and then plan your tables! My advice, plan your tables in advance to the best of your ability and then make adjustments as the replies come in!
Additional day of items to consider:
Vow books - there are so many beautiful and creative options for these! Look into customizing a set for yourselves to make them extra special!
Signature bar signs - Is the venue concocting special cocktails for you and your SO? Have a stationery designer illustrate a fun menu sign to put on the bar for your guests to easily see and enjoy! I recommend 2-3 signs if the bar is very long.
Programs - they are placed on each seat to name all the important people who are part of the ceremony; they can include a memoir for late loved ones; they can include special readings or ceremonial steps.
A full list of day of stationery items to consider!
Welcome sign
Seating chart sign or escort cards (for assigned tables, which is a must!)
Place cards (for assigned seats only)
Guest book sign
Hashtag sign
Bar signs
Menu cards
Table number cards
Vow Books
Programs
Ketubah (for Jewish wedding ceremonies!)
I hope this blog post helps you organize your day of stationery and as always, I’m here if you’re looking for customizations!
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xx Stephanie
