The following is a guide in preparing you for your invitation selection. Wedding stationery and favours are our specialty. Let us help you make your wedding day unforgettable with your unique and elegant style.
Wedding Stationery Defined
ACCOMODATION CARD
Gives guests information (amenities, rates) about lodging near the
wedding sites. If you have arranged for a group rate, tell your guests to mention
they’re with the Dawkins/Wallace wedding.
ANNOUNCEMENT CARD
Mail right after the wedding ceremony (or next day) to proclaim
that a marriage has taken place. Send to anyone who did not get an invitation. Include
the date, year, and city in which the wedding took place.
ESCORT CARD
Directs guests to their assigned tables; usually positioned in alphabetical
order near the entrance to the reception.
GIFT-
Preprinted note that lets guests know you received their presents
and will send a personal thank-
MENU CARD
Gives a course-
NAME CARD
Lets everyone know you’re changing your name (taking his, hyphenating, whatever).
You can include this with the invite or announcement, or mail separately.
PARKING CARD
Informs guests about any special arrangements you’ve made for them (at
a garage, for example) near the wedding site.
PEW CARD
Designates special seating for honored guests at the ceremony. Include these
cards, which note the guests’ pew number, in the invitations, or mail once their
response cards have been received.
PLACE CARD
Directs guests to a specific seat at their assigned table at very formal
weddings.
RAIN CARD
Tells guests where the alternate (indoor) location is in the event of inclement
weather forcing an outdoor wedding to move.
RECEPTION PROGRAM
Outlines the reception agenda/program only. Some couples choose
this if they are not inviting all guests from the ceremony/church to the reception,
or if they simply don’t want guests to read ahead regarding the events to come.
SEATING CHART
List guests alphabetically and/or by table, directing them to their
assigned seats. Can coordinate with table number/name cards and is placed right outside
reception door or designated cocktail area.
TABLE NUMBER / TABLE NAME CARD
Distinguishes tables from one another. Can be numerals
or words.
TRANSPORTAION CARD
Lets guests know that you’re chartering a bus, or other vehicle
to drive them from Point A to B on the wedding day.
WEDDING PROGRAM
Outlines the ceremony proceedings. May include readings, songs, and
special acknowledgements, such as the wedding party and readers.
WITHIN-
Indicates certain guests are to be seated in a ceremony section
delineated with ribbons.
