Over time, we at 1st Class Wedding Invitations have spoken to many brides who call us to ask, “Where do I start?” Ordering wedding stationery can be daunting so we wanted to break it down to the basics and beyond. Here is our handy checklist of paper products to choose from as you form your invitation suite:
- Invitations– This piece is a must. Here is where you give your name, ceremony site, time, and date. Some couples choose to add reception information to the bottom or online RSVP information, depending on space.
- Response Cards– This piece is optional. Sending a response card in a pre-stamped envelope is a convenient way for guests to let you know if they’re coming, however, some couples are opting for online response in lieu of traditional response cards.
- Reception Cards– This piece is optional. This enclosure card typically gives guests the name and address of the reception site. You could also use this piece to give guests the link to your wedding website.
- Announcements– This piece is optional. If you are having a small or destination wedding and cannot invite everyone you would have liked, sending a wedding announcement is the perfect solution. You send announcements out after a wedding to let family and friends know you tied the knot!
- Thank You Notes– This piece is a must. Whether you order thank you notes to match your wedding stationery, or you go for a completely different look, wedding thank you notes are an important courtesy for your guests. Sending a thank you note for a gift, card, or for attending the wedding is a polite and kind way to acknowledge your guests. They will definitely appreciate the hand written note!
We hope this list assists you are you try to put your wedding invitations together. Shop 1st class Wedding Invitations online to find all these pieces and more!
When I got married I first thought of the invites then after the wedding I though of the thank you cards….This is great…I wonder why the guy I bought my stationary from didn’t show me all of this?