Here we take a look at all the things you need to consider when choosing your stationary—which includes much more than just an invitation and reply card. There are many other options that can be used depending upon the wedding plans you have made. The SmartBride Checklist will help you find your way through all your options. Be sure to print it, and fill it out as you go through all your options.
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Formal weddings have very distinct requirements for wedding stationary. This includes the colour and paper of the wedding invitations, the type of printing on the invitations, and of course, the wording. In fact, the wording of wedding invitations is the largest part of wedding etiquette, and there are guidelines for everything from the format of the invitation to spelling and punctuation.
Formal wedding invitations have very specific options, but both contemporary and informal weddings have more options and more relaxed requirements for wording, invitations, and other stationary.
In the stationary module, we also cover things like pew cards, place cards, rain cards, ceremony cards, reception card, maps, thank you notes and so forth. We explain the circumstances under which you would need these items, and the different ways you can use them.
Most importantly, the SmartBride Stationary Overview Checklist is what you need to help you define your stationary needs. This checklist guides you through all your stationary choices. Print out the checklist, and view any of the specific tops that interest you, and learn the details of each type of stationary.
Know your budget, and then price out the cost of the stationary you are interested in. See how it stacks up. You really only need invitations and response cards, but depending upon your wedding plans, other items might be needed.