Wedding Stationery

A little bit of information about Letterpress Stationery by Bespoke Letterpress Boutique

Letterpress is a timeless craftsmanship. Using an antique 1893 printing press we handprint and foot treadle each and every invitation we produce. Printing in this way is a slow and time-consuming craftsmanship that results in the most beautiful tactile impression into our cotton rag papers. As such we recommend to our brides that they book into our studio at least 6 to 8 months prior to their wedding. This ensures enough time to have your stationery package custom designed and printed in this timeless manner.

When printing letterpress, as each sheet is handfed the more colours you choose to print, the more expensive the printing becomes. We recommend to our clients that printing a maximum of 2 colours for their invitations and 1 colour for the rest of their stationery ensures that their stationery is affordable, but still unbelievably beautiful at the same time.

Our services include letterpress invitations, save the date cards, reply cards, thankyous, maps, accommodation and information cards, order of services booklets and programs, menus and place settings. We include complimentary designs for all of our wedding clients to suit their wedding styling, theme and location.
www.bespokeletterpress.com.au

Sarah Higgins from Attache events has listed a stationery to-do timeline to assist you with your stationery requirements.

Six Months-

• Before beginning your stationery options decide on your wedding theme/colours
• Select the stationery elements you would like to incorporate eg invitation, reply cards, menus, order of service etc and how many of each you will require
• Meet with your stationer to discuss designs for your chosen wedding theme/colours
• Book your favourite stationer and begin your invitation wording, font selection and final design.

Three Months-

• Proof your invitations and stationery for correct spelling and details
• Mail you’re A-list invitations and begin a record of replies

Two Months-

• Mail any B-list invitations as A-list regrets are received
• Proof wedding day stationery items and Thank you’s.

One Month-

• Keep a record of any gifts received to assist with your Thank you list
• Collect wedding stationery and Thank you’s.

Wedding Day-

• Have your nominated someone or the reception venue arrange place cards, table numbers, seating plan etc.

Attache Events offers individual stationery choices for your wedding day.
www.attacheevents.com.au

Invitations and Stationery

Wedding Stationery – your style, your wedding.

The process involved in the wording of a wedding invitation can sometimes seem quite confusing. It is the integral information schedule for your wedding day and is often a sneak preview for your guests of the styling and colour palette that will unfold. Invitations also need to reflect your personality, and the words that you choose will distinctively customise the feel for your day.

There are many choices for the wording of your invitations, deciding what is right for you can often be based on various factors regarding your wedding day.

The Host Line of the invitation can be the tricky part, this line of wording represents who is hosting the wedding, traditionally the bride’s parents, but with modern weddings it could be both parents of the bride and groom, or indeed the couple themselves.

Invitations are usually sent out six to eight weeks prior to your wedding. Remember to allow additional time for invitations heading to remote areas or overseas. Commonly many couples send ‘Save the Date’ announcements to ensure guests have advanced warning of the special day.

Your RSVP date should be approximately four weeks prior to your wedding. This will allow you to complete your final tasks and ensure you have enough notice to meet the reception venue’s deadlines.

Today’s modern invitation also includes an attachment or note about the sometimes difficult issue of gifts.

Traditionally, many weddings have a gift table at the reception venue, where guests place presents suitable for the couple. However, these days most couples live together prior to marriage and this ultimately can create a conundrum when it comes to what to buy them as a couple. It is for this reason that the gift registry or wishing well has become a popular option at most weddings. So as not to offend any guests, a popular choice for the gift insert or note, is to create a rhyme indicating your preference, whilst still being most appreciative of any gift.

The number of organisations offering gift registries for weddings is phenomenal, and ranges from department stores through to travel agents and charities. It allows your guests to select from a range of items that YOU have chosen, also avoiding the potential for doubling up.

The request for the gift of money is another option and is very practical for newlyweds – allowing guests to give as much as they wish. If you are worried that guests may be conscious about the amount they have to give, you may like to adopt the new trend of making it an anonymous Wishing Well. Alternatively, some guests find the gift of money impersonal, so overcome this by stating what the money will be going towards when sending out invitations (i.e.: – a new lounge suite or the honeymoon). You can even take it one step further and when sending out ‘Thank You’ cards after the Wedding, include a photo of you both enjoying the item or on your honeymoon. Your guests will appreciate your thoughtfulness.

Have you ever wondered exactly what an invitation dress code means?

We’ve defined the most common codes to help with any misconceptions.

Black Tie: The second most formal option behind White Tie and usually the outright winner for popularity. Applicable for ‘After 5pm’ time slots.

Gents: black tuxedos are the norm with a bow tie rather than a tie.

Ladies: glamorous gowns or more formal cocktail dresses.

Lounge Suit: A less formal, yet stylish option for both day or evening weddings.

Gents: dark suits, crisp shirts and ties.
Ladies: stylish dresses, smart suits or cocktail dresses.

Cocktail: Usually applicable for late afternoon/evening weddings.

Gents: suit and tie (lean towards a darker suit).

Ladies: cocktail style dresses tending towards the shorter length. Remember to dress it up with accessories and jewels!

Barefoot & Black Tie: Most popular for beach weddings and as the title indicates, no shoes.

Gents: lighter suit pants with a formal, collared shirt. No tie necessary.

Ladies: shorter cocktail style with minimal accessories.

Suits & Stiletto’s: Similar to the traditional cocktail dress code and used where the couple want to define the boundaries but let people be creative.

Gents: suits are a must, however, the tie is optional.

Ladies: given the title includes Stiletto’s, lean towards shorter length cocktail dresses and create a focus on the shoes. Alternatively, put a spin on the dress code and team up a smart suit with a pair of knockout heels.

Attache Events

Wedding Planning and styling for today’s savvy bride.
Beautifully crafted and designed wedding stationery & favours.

• phone: 0406 997 129 | 07 5309 6090
• email: info@attacheevents.com
• website: www.attacheevents.com

Bespoke Letterpress Boutique

Couture letterpress invitations, stationery & beautiful
paperie handprinted the gorgeously old fashioned way.

phone: 0438 229 992
email: info@bespokepress.com.au
website: www.bespokepress.com.au

Invitation House Sunshine Coast

Showcases the largest range of exclusive stationery on the sunshine coast. Visit the stunning studio on Sugar Road, Maroochydore.

• phone: 07 5443 2288
• e-mail: sunshinecoast@invitationhouse.com.au
• internet: www.invitationhouse.com.au