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Stationery / Wedding Albums Tips
Make sure the RSVP date gives you plenty of time to chase up any late replies well before your venue needs final numbers.
If you have a colour scheme or theme in mind, have this reflected in your stationery. The invitation is the first glimpse your guests get of what is to come and sets the tone of your big day.
List all the Stationery you want to include -work out approximate numbers. You can set a budget easier knowing quantity required
Remember, you don't need 1 invitation per guest as most are couples or families, so check the number of invitations needed before ordering. You may want to add a couple of spares though -just in case.
Colour Palettes - Take colours from your bouquet to add to your invitations to tie them together
Relax! Don't stress - it will all come together.
Don't try to do your table plan too early on. Unavoidable things can happen meaning guests you are expecting may not be able to attend, don't stress!
Add to stationery with other co-ordinating items e.g. Guest Book, Post Box. Don't forget presents for Bridesmaids and Best Man! We can help
Plan your wedding for you - not other people.
Don't be afraid to DIY your wedding and remember that many hands make light work so enlist your 'Team Bride' to help.
Always order a few more save the date cards or invites than you need - it saves hassle if you make a mistake, spill coffee or change your mind about your guest list
Enjoy every second of your planning, you'll miss it when it's over!
Don't forget you will only need one invitation per couple, family or household. Don't get caught out and over order!
Start planning as early as possible to make the process as enjoyable & stress free as possible.
Your only going to do this once - so let's do it right!
Proof read everything before allowing printing to start, check absolutely every detail.
Don't be afraid to ask to tailor stationery to your needs and wants. Remember this is for your special day, so if you don't as you don't get!
Don’t worry about what anyone else thinks! It’s your big day, you do it how you want!
Try to enjoy the planning stage, it only happens once.
Read, and re-read your wedding stationery to make sure you've got everything you could need included
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