When planning your wedding, don’t overlook one of its most crucial elements – the stationery. Aside from wedding cards or engagement invitations, this package includes all the cards and invites you need for the big day, from thank you cards, save-the-date cards, RSVP cards, and place cards.
What types of wedding stationery is essential to get?
Elegant wedding invitations such as designer invitations rarely come with just the invite card and envelope alone. They usually come in a complete package to deliver an entirely memorable experience for your guests. Here are a few essential stationery items:
Wedding invites
This is perhaps the most important stationery you should get for your wedding. The formal invitation is what makes your guests feel wanted on your special day, and the style should embody who you are as a couple, as well as provide a glimpse of what to expect.
RSVP cards
It is essential to send out RSVPs to your guests as these can help you can get a more accurate guest count. Through RSVP cards, you may also ask your guests their preferred food selection and whether or not they are bringing plus-ones with them. With this information, you can decide more practically for your wedding while ensuring that your guests enjoy the experience.
Thank you cards
Even after your wedding has transpired, it’s important to make your guests know you appreciate their presence at your event. You may give out personalised thank you cards to your guests along with your party favours.
You can trust Giant Invitations to take care of all your wedding stationery needs, from engagement invites up to your thank you cards. Our creative team will make sure that all the components of your stationery package complement each other beautifully. You may consult our expert advice at our showroom in Melbourne or schedule a call with us.
How many months ahead should I order my wedding stationery?
Your guests need enough time to make the necessary arrangements to be able to attend your wedding. If you are planning to purchase an all-in-one stationery package that includes all the essential cards and invites, it’s best to order them six to nine months in advance to get them ready in time. More importantly, you need to give ample allowance for sending out the invites to your guests.
Giant Invitations offers some of the fastest turnaround times in Melbourne. On average, we can finish production in six to eight days, depending on the complexity of your design and the quantity of your order. For couples who need to get their invites right away, we offer an overnight turnaround time for a limited selection of invite options.
If you are unable to visit our showroom in person, you may opt to order your custom wedding invites and all wedding stationery online. We have a comprehensive platform where you can browse options, request free sample packs, place orders, and view your digital proofs. Once you settle on a final design, we will print out your invites and have them delivered to your specified location.
What information should be included in wedding invitations and stationery?
More than the design, your stationery should send the right message to your guests for both their benefit and yours. Make sure your cards and invites contain this essential information:
The couple’s name
Your guests should know right off the bat who the ceremony is for. You and your partner’s names should be the highlight of the front page of your invite card. Make sure to choose a font that is eye-catching yet blends well with your overall theme. Calligraphy fonts are a popular choice.
The date and venue of the ceremony
The next most important information your guests should know is the time and date of your wedding and the location it will be held. This allows your guests to prepare in advance, such as arranging their time off from work, securing their dress or suit, and others.
The RSVP details
The goal of RSVP cards is to elicit a response from the guests as to whether or not they will attend the wedding. Your RSVP cards should provide your guests with options for confirming their attendance, spaces to indicate plus-ones, and food allergies, if any.
Look no further than Giant Invitations for custom wedding invites that are stunning in every style, colour, and design you can imagine. We don’t do templates; we always work from scratch to craft stunning bespoke wedding invites just for you. You will be working hand-in-hand with our expert invitation designer throughout the creative process to ensure that you are no less than delighted with your stationery design and invite printing outcome.
Our designers have over thirty years of combined experience in commercial invitation design and printing, so you can trust that we know exactly what your invitation cards should contain. If you wish to personalise your invites, we welcome you to supply us with your own wording. You may view some wedding invitation wording examples here to inspire you.
Schedule a visit to our showroom located at Sydney Road, Brunswick in Melbourne now and let’s talk about the details of your dream wedding stationery!
