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and friends. In case you do want to host a rehearsal dinner for a larger
number of people, it only makes sense to send out invitations. The style
should match the rest of the wedding stationery, especially the
invitations. As for the size, you can have them made in the traditional A7
format or make them smaller and send them out alongside the
invitations.
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Ceremony Programmes
After you’ve sent out all the invitations, you need to focus on the
stationery for the wedding day 4 both the ceremony and reception. The
first thing you should focus on is the ceremony programme. The
programmes are a great way to let guests know how the day is
organised. List the order of the ceremony, as well as the guests included
in the bridal party. Like much of the other stationery, ceremony
programmes are optional but quite useful. Plus, the guests can keep the
programmes as a nice keepsake of your celebration. The programme can
be printed on a single page. Or, if you want to include more information,
you can have them printed and folded as little booklets.
Place Cards
Place cards are the most practical piece of stationery at the wedding
reception. These little cards list guests' names and indicate their place at
the table. There should be a card for each guest at your wedding so they
can find their seat without a problem. Even though the place cards
should be printed on the same paper as the rest of the stationery, they
can be as small as a business card. And when selecting place cards, don’t
forget about the table numbers. It’s a small expense but will make things
much less confusing.
Menus
The menu is another practical piece of wedding stationery. It lets the
guests know what to expect from the wedding dinner and avoid food that
can cause an allergy. The size of the menu cards depends on the menu
size, and you can also choose it to match the table arrangements.
Guest Book
The guest book is often one of the couple’s favourite keepsakes. The
guests can write their wishes for the couple, provide some advice, and jot
down their impressions of the wedding. Guest books are very personal
and can stir up many wonderful memories, which are good reasons to get
a book for your wedding. There are plenty of pre-made books for
purchase, but you can also order a custom-made book to match the
wedding stationery.
Thank You Notes
The final piece of wedding stationery you will need is the thank you notes.
You will need to send these out after the wedding and thank everyone
who attended and brought gifts. Find the time to write the notes by hand
and include small yet personalised messages for everyone. A thank you
note is a nice gesture and a great way to round off the wedding
celebrations.
Start the stationery journey with our useful checklist.
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