Before the Wedding Day
Save the Date (optional)
Ideally these should be sent out as soon as you have the
date confirmed and know which guests you would like to invite.
Wedding Day Invitations
Usually sent six to three months before the day.
Reply or RSVP Cards
These make it easy for your guests to notify you that they
are able to attend.
Additional Information
This can simply be a sheet of paper, sent with the day
invitations, outlining any additional information that would be useful for your
guests. For example, directions to the venue, accommodation details, dietary
requirements and wedding gift wishes.
Wedding Evening Invitations
If there is time, wait until your day invitation replies are
in before you send your evening invitations. That way, if anyone cannot make it,
you have the chance to upgrade some guests.
On the Wedding Day
Order of Service
Ideal for the more formal or religious ceremonies, and can
include the details of any readings or music etc.
Welcome and Order of the Day Card
This can be an alternative to the Order of Service. This
welcomes your guests to your wedding and outlines the order of events
throughout the day.
Ceremony Seating Names
These can be used like place settings, reserving particular
chairs and places for certain guests during the ceremony itself.
Table Plan
This is a detailed plan, which can be viewed by your guests
prior to taking their seat at the wedding breakfast. This introduces what the
tables are called or numbered and which guest is allocated to which table.
Table Names or Numbers
These are small signs to be placed on each table showing the
table name or number.
Place Names
For allocating an individual place setting around the table.
These can take various forms, and can also be incorporated with a wedding
favour as a label or tag.
Menus
Although not essential, these are a nice touch for your
guests. Depending on the size of the tables you may require one or two per
table.
Miscellaneous
Various other signs and notices maybe required.
Examples include:
A notice to explain an alternative guest book.
A post box or notice of where to place cards and gifts.
Sweet buffet tags & labels.
Favour folders to contain lottery tickets, scratch cards or
vouchers etc.
After the Wedding Day
Thank You Cards
For your guests attendance and gifts gratefully received.
