Your Wedding Stationery Checklist 2014

Its no secret that the wedding paper list has "grown" in the last few years. As an "ink on paper" enthusiast, I'm thrilled about this development. A list that was mostly comprised of invitations, menus, programs, table numbers and a favor tag or two has turned into a smorgasbord of items. A couple of reasons for this:

1. Weddings have become uber-personal
Since the "cookie cutter"wedding has all but disappeared, additional signage is required to help express a couple's personality.
2. Wedding receptions now feature more activity/options
From the offbeat guest book and photo booth with props, to the candy buffet, food stations and "flip-flop" tub... Signage, tent cards and/or labels are needed to inform guests about where to go, what they are eating and how many options they have.
The amount of signs and paper can be overwhelming, but you can do this. Remember to edit, edit, edit and only order the paper/signage that is absolutely necessary. The following list includes a large number of elements. Start here and begin to shave it based on the details of your own event.

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:: You are Invited ::

• Engagement Announcements (Optional) ___
• Save The Dates ___
• Invitations ___
• Reception Card ___
• Accommodation Card ___
• Direction Card ___
• Post Wedding Brunch ___
• RSVP Card ___
• Outer Envelopes ___
• RSVP Envelopes ___
• Calligraphy (Hand Lettering) ___
• Digital Calligraphy ___
• Thank You Cards  ___

:: Out-of-Town Guests ::

•  Tag or Sticker for welcome bags ___
•  Custom water bottle labels ___
•  Inserts (wedding weekend card, map, etc.) ___

:: The Big Day ::

• Ceremony Programs ___
• Guestbook signage ___
• Directional Signage ___
• Pick a Seat, Not a Side Sign ___
• For your tears of joy cello bags ___

:: Let's Party ::

• Menus ___
• Card Box ___
• Place cards or Seating Chart ___
• Table Tents/Cards ___
• In Lieu of favor cards or Favor tags ___
• Printed Cocktail Napkins ___
• Bar Signage ___
• Social media signage (Instagram hashtag, appy couple, etc.) ___
• Candy Buffet Signage ___
• Signature Drink Tent/Sign ___
• Thank You Cards ___
• Bathroom Signage  ___

:: Wait a minute... where do I go? ::

• Directional Signage ___
• Reserved Signs ___
• Couple's Chair Back Signs (Mr. and Mrs.) ___
• Thank You Signage (for photo op) ___
• Photo booth Signage ___
• Flip Flop Tub Signage ___
• Tent card signage for Candy Buffet or Dessert Table ___

Let me know what I forgot to include in the comments below! Have good weekends!
--ct