What You Should Know About Wedding Stationary
In any culture, weddings are part of human lives. Such gatherings are always a feast to one’s eyes—in love or not. If you are a future groom, bride or wedding planner, why not take a look at the importance of wedding stationary? Who knows, this article might not just give you a memorable wedding but a glorious business opportunity as well. Read on.
The list of wedding stationary
Contrary to popular belief, wedding stationary do not just comprise the wedding invitation. These pieces of parchments also stand for different things. Here is a Short list of the pieces of wedding stationary:
>Invitations
Who would ever forget the most popular, if not the most important, piece of wedding stationary? The wedding invitation is the one of the crucial things in weddings. It symbolizes that the would-be newlyweds would like to share their special moment with the people they want to invite.
>Programme or order of the service
A programme or order of service lists down the activities in a wedding ceremony and reception. Aiming to guide the guests of what is going on in the ceremony, this type of wedding stationary is often included in wedding invitations. There are also those who prefer placing it on tables and venue entrance points.
>RSVP cards
Equipped with a form and stamp, RSVP cards are used to confirm a guest’s attendance to the ceremony. This gives the wedding planners a concrete idea of the expected number of guests. However, one should still remember that some people do not reply to RSVPs. In this case, it will always be better to save spare seats.
>Table cards
As their name suggest, table cards are placed atop tables to guide guests where they would seat. Remember that arranging seating plans for guests is a tricky task. So you’re table cards must be clear and easy to notice.
>Menu cards
Menu cards make or break the guests’ food choices. This piece of parchment must be simple and easy to understand. However, there should also be little creativity in the description of the food choices to tempt the guests.
>Thank you cards
Of course, the newlyweds should not forget to show their appreciation. They must send a thank yo notice to the people who shared their important moment.
The ways to create a good wedding stationary
Given the range of this wedding must-have, it might really be tricky to keep things in shape. Here are some factors to consider in creating the best wedding stationary of all time:
>Budget
Allot a decent budget for your wedding stationary. As much as possible, plan out different styles by which you can have designs that will fit your budget.
>Theme
Remember that your wedding stationary must always jive your wedding theme. Do not drift away as it will only confuse your guests.
>Number of pieces
Remember that the number of invitations will not constitute the number of the other wedding stationary you will use. Have your wedding planner count the people who have replied to your RSVP. You might also ask him or her to have an estimate of the number of people that were there in your wedding.
I am 23 year old student on my last year of study at the University of Sydney (Sydney), majoring in Information technology.
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