8 Must-Know Wedding Stationery for Your Wedding Day
May 26, 2017
Most of the wedding stationery purchased to celebrate a wedding are items which provide guests information about events that will happen before the ceremony and details about the ceremony itself. Once guests receive a wonderful wedding invitation, they will be looking forward to the event.
The wedding stationery will set the tone for the style of event which is planned. It might be a formal affair held with traditional elegance in a regal church or sumptuous mansion. It might be a casual day spent at a scenic venue in the countryside or at the waterfront. Regardless of the style, once the day arrives, guests will need some key direction signs, and these should be completed well ahead of the date so nothing is left to chance. Nothing is worse than hastily scribbled notes substituting for beautifully printed items. These should be coordinated with the wedding invitation set and continue the theme of the wedding and the reception to follow.
Here are eight must-know items which will help any wedding day run smoothly:
1. Menus
Menus offer guests the opportunity to select food options when available. The card may also include information for any meal courses, beverage options, and options for those with special dietary needs. They are designed primarily for formal weddings where guests will be served by wait staff. The cards are also helpful at a buffet; identifying food choices to help guests with food allergies or preferences.
Modern Vintage Burgundy Blue Floral Wedding Menu | Rustic Sunflowers String Lights Wedding Menu |
Baby's Breath Mason Jar String Lights Wedding Menu | Wedding Dinner Menu Nature Green White Rose Floral |
Elegant Watercolor Blush Pink Floral Wedding Menu | Gold Ivory Green Floral Wedding Menu Card |
Greenery Eucalyptus Leaves Elegant Chic Wedding Menu | Nautical Anchor Floral Navy Blue Wedding Menu |
Rustic Country Floral Lace Burlap Wedding Menu | Burgundy Blush Blue Bloom Floral Wedding Menu |
Succulent Cactus Plants Floral Wedding Menu | Burgundy Floral Navy Blue Gold Wedding Menu Card |
Rustic Wood Pink Floral String Lights Wedding Menu | Bohemian Dusty Blue Floral Wedding Menu |
2. Programs
Programs may be created for the ceremony, the reception, or both. When a printed order is made for the ceremony, it contains the order of events which will take place. It may include the names of the officiant, the bride and groom, the attendants, the musicians and music, and any additional information which the bride and groom feel is important. It can include personal tributes to loved ones who cannot be there, short biographies of members of the bridal party, favorite inspirational quotes, poetry or scripture in memory of deceased ancestors, and a thank you meant for the family and guests attending the wedding.
When a program is made for the reception, guests will have a printed order so they will know what to expect. It is useful when the reception is held in a large venue spread over several rooms.
A program is helpful when there will be many special activities taking place during the reception. Guests appreciate knowing what is happening, and they enjoy having a few notes about what these things mean to the bride and groom. The couple can remain calmer, knowing their intentions are understood without the need for additional speeches.
Programs become wonderful keepsakes. They may be customized to reflect differences in wedding customs, and they help guests understand the traditions and meanings of the wedding rituals.
Rustic Baby's Breath Mason Jar Wedding Program | Pine Tree Wedding Program | Nature Forest Theme |
Burgundy Marsala Red Floral Chic Wedding Program | Elegant Chic Gold Frame Floral Wedding Program |
Rose Gold Glitter Blush Floral Wedding Program | Elegant Chic Gold Pink Floral Wedding Program Hand Fan |
Beautiful Watercolor Floral Modern Wedding Program | Elegant Wedding Program | Black White Marble |
Rustic Autumn Leaves String Lights Wedding Program | Burgundy Blush Floral Navy Blue Wedding Program |
3. Table Number Cards
Numbering tables is the best way to help guests quickly find their seats. Once they have checked the table seating charts, they know where to find their table. Table cards clearly identify each table within the reception space, so guests can head directly toward the table where they will be seated.
Greenery Foliage Leaves Border Frame Wedding Table Number | Modern Geometric Blush Floral Wedding Table Number |
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4. Place Cards
Place cards printed with the guest’s name are placed at the table where the guest will sit. They are part of the reception decor, and their colors and design should complement the reception theme.
Stylish Boho Floral Feather Wedding Place Escort Card
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5. Seating Charts
Seating charts are placed on display at the entrance to the reception space. The charts correspond to the table cards and place cards so that guests may find their seats without confusion. The charts should be designed to reflect the theme of the reception.
Winter Forest Pine Trees Wedding Seating Chart | Blush Pink Floral 13 Tables Wedding Seating Chart |
Rustic Country String Lights Wedding Seating Chart | Rose Gold Floral Wedding Seating Plan Chart |
Purple Blush Floral 8 Tables Wedding Seating Chart | Burgundy Blush Floral Lace Wedding Seating Chart |
Chalkboard Vintage Floral Wedding Seating Chart | Rustic Burlap String Lights Wedding Seating Chart |
12 Tables Burgundy Floral Wedding Seating Chart Poster | Tropical Leaves Pineapple Wedding Seating Chart |
Burgundy Floral 16 Tables Wedding Seating Chart | Rustic Autumn Leaves String Lights Seating Chart |
Wedding Seating Chart Elegant Chic Floral Gold Poster | 13 Tables Rustic String Lights Seating Chart |
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6. Sign & Poster
Wedding signs and posters welcome guests and direct foot traffic. These useful items are available in designs which suit every wedding theme and style. Personalized with the names of the bride and groom, signs placed in handy spots greet guests as they enter the wedding venue or lead them towards the reception.
Posters also serve as information for guests. They may be personalized with text or purchased with a design aligned with the wedding theme. Posters hung indoors may be displayed within a poster frame near the guest book or seating chart. Popular posters feature a photo of the wedding couple taken during their engagement; including a quote which describes their relationship or how they first met.
Cards and Gifts Sign | Rustic Blue Lights Floral | Winter Forest Pine Trees Wedding Welcome Sign |
Rustic Burgundy Floral Unplugged Wedding Sign | Favors Please Take One Red Green Poinsettia Floral Poster |
Modern Geometric Gold Blush Floral Wedding Sign | Please Sign Our Guestbook Plum Purple Blush Floral |
Eucalyptus Greenery Leaves Wedding Welcome Sign | Oh Snap Hashtag Wedding Sign White Roses Floral |
Rustic Baby's Breath Mason Jar Lights Wedding Sign | Greenery Rustic Floral Love is Sweet Dessert Bar Poster |
Greenery Gold Glitters Floral Wedding Welcome Sign | Burgundy Floral String Lights Lace Sign Guestbook |
Rustic Wood Pink Floral String Lights Wedding Sign | Rustic Burgundy Red Floral Welcome Wedding Sign |
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7. Banners
Adding personalized banners to the wedding space can heighten the formality or romance of the day. Banners often are shaped as large or small pennants, with the classic tip either a single point or double points on one end. Usually associated with regal events, they add flair to any event by adding visual interest. Banners come in a wide range of shapes and designs, but they let every guest know that they are part of a very special day.
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8. Paper Napkins
Personalized paper napkins are a time-honored tradition for the wedding day. They are available in many colors and lettering styles. They are usually purchased in different sizes; for use as beverage, lunch or dinner accompaniments. Many couples choose to have them imprinted with their names and the wedding date in color or foil. Paper napkins are perfect used at a hosted bar, a sweets buffet, for sharing a slice of the wedding cake, or for serving during a champagne or wine toast. Paper napkins are a popular souvenir which guests enjoy taking home after the wedding, so ordering extras for this always-in-demand item is a good idea.
Dusty Blue Bohemian Floral Bridal Shower Napkins | Greenery Eucalyptus Leaves Elegant Bridal Shower Napkins |
Baby's Breath Floral Mason Jar Rustic Wood Wedding Napkin | EAT Drink and Be Married Elegant Chic Floral Gold Paper Napkin |
Burgundy Red Floral Gold Geometric Frame Wedding Napkin | Blue Hydrangea Watercolor Floral Mr & Mrs Wedding Paper Napkin |
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