Your Complete Wedding Stationery Checklist

Your wedding stationery is more than just paper - it’s the first glimpse your guests will have into your love story. From dreamy save-the-dates to elegant thank-you cards, each piece sets the tone for your special day. At Eliza May Prints, we create timeless stationery that reflects your unique style. Here’s your ultimate checklist to ensure every detail is covered.

Before the Wedding

1. Save-the-Dates

• Sent 9-12 months before the wedding

• Includes your names, wedding date, location (if known), and a link to your wedding website (if available)

• Not essential, but highly recommended for destination weddings or celebrations near holidays

• While not required to match your wedding theme, a cohesive design with your invitations creates a seamless and elegant look

2. Wedding Invitations

• Sent 4-6 months before the wedding

• Typically includes:

  • RSVP card (with online RSVP details or a physical card for guests to return)

  • Details card (accommodation, transportation, dress code, etc.)

  • Personalised touches such as wax seals, envelope liners, and vellum wraps

3. Engagement Party Invitations

• Optional, perfect for couples hosting a pre-wedding celebration

4. Bridal Party & Groomsmen Proposal Cards

• A thoughtful way to ask your closest friends to stand by your side on your big day

• Typically folded with a blank inside for a handwritten message

Wedding Day Stationery

5. Order of the Day

• Guides guests through the timeline of your wedding

• Available as a single card, booklet, or large sign

6. Order of Service

• Details the ceremony and introduces your wedding party

7. Welcome Signs

• A beautifully designed sign to greet guests upon arrival

• Available in fabric, wood or printed formats

8. Table Plan

• Helps guests find their assigned seats

• Available in fabric, wood or printed formats

9. Place Cards

• Hand-lettered or printed with delicate details

10. Table Numbers or Names

• Styled to match your wedding theme

11. Menu Cards

• Styled to match your wedding theme

• Can be the same per guest or tailored to each guests choices if you have different options available

12. Signage

• Essential wedding day signs, including:

  • Guestbook table

  • Signature cocktail menu

  • Social media hashtag reminders

13. Wedding Favour Tags or Labels

• A charming finishing touch for your wedding favours

14. Guest Book

• A keepsake where guests can leave heartfelt messages

After the Wedding

15. Thank-You Cards

• Sent within three months after the wedding

• Handwritten or printed notes expressing gratitude

Extra Luxe Touches from Eliza May Prints

• Hand-illustrated venue sketches for invitations

• Custom wax seal stamps with your initials

• Gold foil or letterpress printing for a luxurious finish

At Eliza May Prints, we specialise in designing wedding stationery that captures the essence of your love story. Our wedding collections ensure every piece is as unique as your special day. Let’s create something beautiful together! Happy planning!