A day like no other deserves an invitation and stationery like no other
Stationery is an integral part of your entire wedding. From the moment they open your save-the-date to the day they receive your thank-you note, your guests will experience your wedding largely through the look and feel of your stationery. By choosing a theme and consistently expressing it through the quality of the paper, the color of the ink, a unique graphic element, or even a typestyle, you ensure that your wedding will be eagerly anticipated and remembered.
The wedding stationery wardrobe: An overview
Wedding stationery can be divided into three basic categories:
• pre-wedding
• at the wedding
• and post-wedding
Pre-wedding elements
These are the items mailed in advance of the wedding and include the invitation:
• Save-the-date cards: As these are the first impression guests will receive of your wedding, make sure they either match your invitation or at least reflect the spirit of the wedding.
• Engagement announcements
• Invitations to: an engagement party, to meet you or your fiancé, a bridal shower, a bridesmaids' tea, a rehearsal dinner, a wedding day brunch or luncheon
• The wedding invitation and inserts
• Pre-wedding thank-you notes
Wedding ceremony and reception elements
While the joy of the happy couple (along with the meal, dancing, and the company) is the biggest contributor to a successful wedding and reception, other items can contribute to the elegance and your guests' enjoyment of the affair. Things you may wish to consider include:
• a wedding program
• wedding guestbook
• table cards
• place cards
• menu cards
• favor cards
Post-wedding elements
With all the attention paid to planning the wedding, it's easy to overlook the importance or post-wedding courtesies and essentials. But quite honestly, ordering your wedding announcements, thank-you notes, and more can be just as thrilling as choosing your invitation. Items to consider include:
• a wedding announcement
• gift acknowledgement cards
• wedding thank-you notes
• folded notes
• stationery
• wedding albums
Few moments in life compare to the one when you say "I do." A wedding stationery wardrobe from Crane captures and conveys that feeling. From the first save-the-date to the final thank-you note, Crane brings a quality, consistency, and elegance to your communications that lasts like your love.