Your guide to ordering wedding stationery

Everything you need to know

This is where the fun begins! Below, you'll find choices you’ll need to make, from colour palettes to card shapes and print methods. If you want to chat over anything, just reach out! With thoughtful planning and a bit of inspiration, your stationery can be something everyone will remember.

JUMP TO: Colours | Shapes | Print Methods and Finishes | Templates | Wording

Timelines: when to order

12-18 months before

SAVE THE DATES

Ensure your loved ones mark their calendars in advance, especially if it’s a destination wedding or during holiday season. If accommodation is likely to be booked out, or flights need to be booked, keep this in mind!

5-6 months before

INVITATIONS

Place your order 5-6 months ahead of your wedding to hand your invitations out 4 months before. We will need time for artwork approval and print production time. Specialty print methods like letterpress and foil add 5-10 business days.

2 months before

ON-THE-DAY ITEMS & SIGNAGE

Let’s get your concepts underway 2 months prior to your event. We can lock in the designs, then make final tweaks when you receive your rsvps. Your stationery will need to be ordered at least 4 weeks out.

The Ordering Process

1. Book

Send an enquiry and we’ll begin working together to create your vision.
Once you’ve locked down your items and secured your spot with a deposit, I’ll send you a questionnaire to iron out the finer details like wording and card colours.
2. Design

I’ll design and email you a proof to review. Review your design carefully, from layout to details. I’m positive you’ll love it, but rest assured, you can ask for as many changes as you like. Each round of revisions adds 2 days to the timeline.
Once you’ve sent your approval I’ll make the file/s print-ready and send your order to print.
3. Production

Our print partners often get started on your order right away, so once your order is sent to print, there’s no going back.
Production times vary depending on your order. Digital printing typically takes 1 week. Please allow extra time for letterpress, embossing, foil, and fabric signage (2-3 weeks).

Choose your items

Invitations

Give your guests a heads-up
Ensure your loved ones mark their calendars in advance.
- When to order: once you’ve booked your venue or 9-12 months before your wedding. 18 months for destination weddings or busy seasons.
- Things to know: These don’t need all the details, just the date, location, and that formal invitations will follow.
Set the tone for your celebration.
Your invitations are the first glimpse of your wedding’s style and provide all the details your guests will need to join you. Customise your invitation suite to reflect your theme and personality.
- When to order: 4-6 months before the wedding.
- When to send: 3-5 months before the wedding
- Things to know: Include RSVP details, start time, dress code, and any additional info like transport or accommodation.
Kick off your wedding season in style.
You could send a digital invite, or celebrate your engagement with beautifully designed invitations that set the tone for what’s to come! It’s time to celebrate your love story.
- When to order: 3-4 months before the party.
- Things to know: Include RSVP details, venue and any dress code or theme for the event.
- Optional: include parking advice and food information.
Let the fun begin!
Set the stage for an unforgettable night or weekend with playful and creative invitations that reflect the vibe of your celebration.
- When to order: 3-4 months before the party.
- Things to know: Make sure to include activity details, dress codes, and RSVP info to keep things organised.
Celebrate the bride-to-be.
Bring everyone together to honour the bride with elegant invitations that hint at the theme of the shower, whether it’s brunch, tea, or something else entirely.
- When to order: 6-8 weeks before the shower.
- Things to know: Include registry details, RSVP information, and any special instructions, like a colour scheme for guests to follow.
- Hint: This event is for the mothers and grandmothers so let’s make the font a little bigger and keep the theme PG!

Day of stationery

Add a personal touch to every seat.
Place cards guide guests to their assigned seats and double as a keepsake. Ideal for making each guest feel special, and for introductions to seat neighbours.
- When to order: 4-6 weeks before the wedding.
- Things to know: Provide the final guest list and name spellings in a spreadsheet. See our templates below.
Enhance the dining experience.
Menus add a thoughtful touch to each place setting, letting guests know what they’ll be enjoying. It can also be a conversation starter for guests who don’t know each other! Choose a design that complements your table decor.
- When to order: 4-6 weeks before the wedding. Or earlier if you’re the organised type!
- Things to know: Coordinate with your caterer for accurate menu details before ordering.
- If one per place setting feels too much, opt for one per 8 guests in the middle of the table on a stand.
Sip in style.
Let guests know what’s on offer, from signature cocktails to beer, wine and everything in between.
- When to order: 4-6 weeks before the wedding or earlier
- Things to know: Coordinate it with your overall theme and signage for a cohesive look.
- You could feature a "his & hers" cocktail selection for a personal touch.
Thank your guests with a thoughtful detail.
Favour tags complete your wedding gifts with a personal touch.
- When to order: 4-6 weeks before the wedding.
- Things to know: We’re able to hole-punch them if you wish to tie with ribbon.
Functional, fun and fabulous.
Custom coasters are a charming way to personalise your bar or tables while keeping things tidy. They can feature your names, wedding date, or a fun message or graphic to surprise your guests.
- When to order: 4-6 weeks before the wedding or earlier.
- Things to know: Perfect as keepsakes or a playful addition to your decor. They can also be personalised to double as place cards for your guests.

Signage

Create a warm and stylish first impression.
Welcome signs greet your guests and set the mood as they arrive at your venue. Available in various sizes and formats to suit your style.
- When to order: 1-2 months before the wedding.
- Things to know: Pair it with florals or a stand for added impact. Please advise on which type of stand you choose so I can add eyelets if needed and avoid any text being hidden.
Guide your guests to their tables.
- When to order: 3-4 weeks before the wedding (after final guest numbers are confirmed).
- Things to know: Include guest names and table numbers in a spreadsheet, see our templates below. Please advise if eyelets are required.
Choose a layout:
1. Alphabetical Layout
  Guests’ names are listed alphabetically with their table numbers. Perfect for larger weddings to avoid crowding.
2. Table-by-Table Layout
  Guests are grouped under their assigned tables, making it easy to see who’s seated together.
3. Map Layout
  A floor plan-style chart shows guests exactly where their seats are located.
4. Thematic Layout
  Swap table numbers for themes like destinations or songs, with names listed under each.
Small signs can add to your theme while providing helpful direction for guests.
- When to order: 4-6 weeks before the wedding.
- Things to know: Great for personalising.
There’s a lot that fall into this category!
- Guestbook sign: Encourage guests to leave a message or memory.
- Cards and Well Wishes: Direct guests where to place their cards and gifts.
- Favours: Have a table for your guests favours with a thank-you message and a “take one” / ”for you” message.
- Leave us a message: Perfect for audio guestbooks.
- Photo Booth: Highlight your photo booth area with fun instructions.
- Signature Drinks: Showcase your custom cocktails with a small sign.
- Unplugged Ceremony: Politely request guests to put away their phones.
- Reserved Seating: Mark special seats for family or VIP guests.
- Dessert table: Label your dessert or cake table with the flavours and any allergens.
- In Memory Of: A tribute to loved ones who can’t be there.
- Take a blanket: For chilly outdoor weddings.
- Flats: For a "dancing shoes" station.
- Bathroom basket: Label toiletries or comfort items provided in restrooms.
- Sparkler send-off: Provide instructions for a grand exit.
Bar Sign: Welcome guests to the bar with a custom sign, or create a fixed version of your bar menu.
Keep things organised and stylish.
Table numbers help guests easily find their seats while blending seamlessly with your decor.
- When to order: 4-6 weeks before the wedding, or earlier if you’re the organised type
- Things to know: Match the design to your menus, place cards and other table decor.

Enquire

Choose your print methods

Digital print

Production time:
3 business days from approval + shipping
A high-quality print in full colour, black or white, transferring your design digitally to paper with flat ink. Available on any cardstock. White ink is best printed on dark colours for contrast.
This is the best option for personalisation of guest names, quicker turnaround times and is the most economical.
Letterpress & embossing

Production time:
10 business days from approval + shipping
These traditional print methods press a plate that contains your design into the paper, transferring the design in the form of a deep impression. This can be done with or without ink.
These luxurious print methods require metal plates to be made so take a little longer. Letterpress is pressed from the front of the card, so has an ‘indent’ look, while embossing is pressed from the back, creating a raised effect.
Foil press

Production time:
10 business days from approval + shipping
In a similar process to letterpress, your design is transferred to the paper with a stamp of hot foil that will sparkle in the light. Commonly created in gold, rose gold or silver, foiling looks luxurious on any cardstock but best on darker colours for it to truly pop.
This luxurious print method requires a metal plate to be made so takes a little longer. Personalisation of guest names isn’t available.

Choose a colour palette

Below are some of the most-loved colour combinations we see couples incorporating throughout their wedding styling — from stationery to florals, fashion, and beyond. Think of them as a starting point for inspiration. Your palette can be entirely unique to you, and we’re here to bring your vision to life, whatever the tones may be.

Timeless neutrals

Nude pink, Rosa, Tangerine and Fuschia colour palette

Floral

Sunset

White, soft peach, pumpkin and burnt orange colour palette

Rustic

Rosa pink, Banana yellow, Cream and White colour palette

Gelato Cart

Peach

White, beige, cinnamon and brown colour palette

Warm neutrals

Santorini

A color palette with four swatches labeled White, Mint, Witch Hazel, and Shamrock, in shades of white, light mint, muted green, and darker green.

Greens

Classic

Summer sorbet

Color palette swatches labeled White, Sorbet, Citrico, Carnation.

Lattes

Cream Buttermilk, Biscotti, Cinnamon colour palette

Pastel

Blues

Choose your colours

The following is only a selection of the Card & Envelope colours available.
To view every colour, please see the Colours page.

view more colours

Choose your shapes

We can create your wedding stationery in a range of fun, unique shapes. Below are the most popular shapes and combinations, but we can also create custom shapes in almost any shape or size you would like.

Shapes other than rectangle add 1 extra business day to the production time on top of any other extra finishes you’ve picked, so keep this in mind.

DL

Shape combinations

If you order multiple cards, i.e an Invitation, a Details card and an RSVP card, we can mix and match colours and shapes for a truly bespoke look.

Add your names or a personalised message to the front card, or a belly band to hold it all together. We offer paper clips in gold, black, silver or rose gold.

Enquire now

Fill out your data templates

Access our templates below, download or make a copy, fill out your details and then email back to us.

Need help with wording? Check out our wording guide.

Addressed Envelopes

Download

Guest names on Invitations

Download

Place Card Names

Download

Seating Charts

Alphabetical

By Table

And just like that, you’re ready to begin

Don’t worry if you haven’t figured out all of the details, I’m here to help. Send across anything you have already organised - your venue / stylist / flowers or bridesmaids colours, and together we’ll design something uniquely you. If your wedding date is creeping up, send through an enquiry so I can pop you in the schedule, and we can finesse the rest over email. x

Ready to order?

Your guide to ordering wedding stationery

Timelines: when to order

1. Book

2. Design

3. Production

Choose your items

Digital print

Letterpress & embossing

Foil press

Choose a colour palette

Timeless neutrals

Floral

Sunset

Rustic

Gelato Cart

Peach

Warm neutrals

Santorini

Greens

Classic

Summer sorbet

Lattes

Pastel

Blues

Choose your colours

Choose your shapes

Shape combinations

Fill out your data templates

And just like that, you’re ready to begin