Creating your stationery

Points to consider on your save the date cards

• These are a teaser of what's to come
• They are great for overseas guests who need extra time to organise flights
• A great way of feeling out who will be able to come so you can adjust your numbers accordingly.
• They should be kept simple with just the date, location, and of course who the bride and groom is.

Think dinner parties, Christmas functions, Balls or a childs birthday. Add a little bit of sass to your event with matching stationery

Points to consider on your occasions invitations

-Some of the designs are very universal, be sure to look in all sections for the perfect card
-To add that little bit extra to your party think about matching name placement cards and Menus or thank you cards for those lovely gifts
-The text fields on the inside left page of folded cards are for RSVP information. Leave this blank if you use the matching RSVP cards
-If you dont want anything printed in a text field please leave it blank
-If these layouts dont offer enough flexibility for your text, try using the thank you card of the same set. However, there is no variation of font or size on the thank you card templates
-All designs have different numbers of lines, typefaces, colours and order of information. If you want to change any of these to a specific design please call or email Kate +64 (0)21 449 332
-The display text in the fields is just to get you started, play around and have fun with it. You must sign off a proof before we print so don't be frightened to keep playing around till it's perfect
-We will send a proof to your email address for you to check and show off to your friends

Use these for all those extra bits. Try a menu, everyone loves to see what they are going to be eating and menus are great to add the extra element to really posh up a dinner. Or order of service cards, toast cards, welcome packs, accommodation information, and get creative!

Points to consider on your multipurpose designs

• Make menus sound delicious, use your imagination
• You could have one per guest or a couple per table
• Want to combine menus with placement cards? Leave the heading of the multipurpose design blank and hand write in your guests name. Its different and saves you money
• Some design are made for larger amounts of text and have room for information on both sides

Points to consider with your placement cards

- These come blank so you have to hand write the guest names on them. Make sure you get a few extra in case mistakes are made
- Use a calligrapher if you have messy handwriting like me or find a friend who is neater

Points to consider with your RSVP cards

- All you need to do is add the return address
- RSVP cards make the process so simple for your guests
- Most RSVP cards don't come with envelopes. If you want envelopes they can be purchased from 'envelopes' on the 'shop' page
- Just pop the RSVP cards in with your invitation and your guests send them back in their own envelopes
- Collection of these is a great job to delegate. Remember it's your special day and everyone wants to be a part of it and help

Points to consider on your thank you cards

- There is often a space on the inside left of the card to put your address details
- You might want to tell your guests what your favourite part of the day was
- It's a great idea to include a photo of your guest enjoying the event

Basic Wording:
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Jones
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Anne Catherine
to
Theodore Joseph Johnson
at the Newport Beach Club
Saturday, the Seventeenth of June
Eight o'clock in the evening

Both sets of parents are funding the wedding:
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Jones
and
Mr. and Mrs. James Smith
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their children
Anne Catherine and Theodore Joseph
etc.

If Bride's parents are hosting, but would like to include grooms parents on the invitation
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Jones
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Anne Catherine
to Theodore Joseph Johnson
son of Mr. and Mrs. James Smith
etc.

When the bride and groom are paying for the wedding themselves, the wording should read:
EITHER
You are cordially invited to celebrate
the wedding of
Anne Catherine Jones
and
Theodore Joseph Smith
etc.

OR

Together with their parents,
Anne Catherine Jones
and
Theodore Joseph Smith
request the honor of your presence
etc.

Brides parents are divorced:
either
Issued by the parent who raised her
Ms. Janet Jones
requests the honor of your presence
at the wedding of her daughter
Anne Catherine
etc.

or

Divorced parents are hosting the wedding together
Mr. Christopher Jones
and
Ms. Janet Jones request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Anne Catherine

Divorced parent and new stepparent are hosting the wedding:
Mr. and Mrs. Marc Crane
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of Mrs. Crane's daughter
Anne Catherine Jones
etc.

Child of divorced and remarried parents both hosting the wedding:
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Jones
and
Mr. and Mrs. Marc Crane
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Anne Catherine
etc.

OR

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Jones
and
Mr. and Mrs. Marc Crane
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of the daughter of Mr. Jones and Mrs. Crane
Anne Catherine
to
etc.