Stationery & favour ideas

Stationery & favour ideas

As a wedding stationer with over 7 years experience i have seen most ideas and creative touches, some work very well and some are essential to make a wedding flow and organise guests.

In my opinion wedding stationery falls into two categories, the ‘Must Haves’ and the ‘Splurges’.

‘Must Haves’ are Invitations, Table Plan, Place settings, Table numbers and order of service (Religious ceremony) and some form of guest book. All are self explanatory and seen at most weddings.

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The ‘Splurges’ are really only wanted and not needed necessarily but can add that personal touch and include, Save the Dates, Information packs, RSVP Cards, Menu cards, Post Box, order of ceremony (Civil ceremony) and Favours.

Save the dates are great for those having midweek or high season weddings, guests need to know dates so they can plan holidays or time off work, usually sent 9-12 months before the big day.

Invitation info packs and RSVP’s are a great way to provide your guests with all the information they need, directions, hotels, taxi’s etc, this eliminates too many calls and questions and giving pre-typed RSVP cards will get numbers confirmed quickly.

Menu cards are a nice touch providing guests with details of the food they are enjoying and accompanying wine.

Post Boxes are a great place for guests to pop cards, money, vouchers upon arrival and safely.

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Order of Ceremony, usually consists of a list of the bridal party, the order, music, readings and order of the day with rough timings, a lovely keepsake.

Favours are small gifts given to guests as a gesture of thanks for their attendance. Originally called Bonbonniere, they were popular with European Aristocrats in the 1800’s. Now favours are given widely and I have seen many Favour ideas over the years, below are some ideas I have come across;

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Sugared Almonds, My particular favourite and the traditional favour, usually consisting of 5 sugared Almonds, they are meant to represent Fertility, Longevity, Wealth, Health and Happiness.

Sugared almonds come in many different colours ad look great in glass jars, small boxes when wrapped in tissue paper or organza bags as so sweets, mints and chocolates.

Popcakes, Gingerbread, Biscuits, Cupcakes and macaroons, wrapped in cellophane or clear boxes perhaps double them as place settings with cute tags.

Give to your favourite charity, making a donation on behalf of guests and giving pin badges as a token.

Lottery tickets and scratch cards; I’ve been commissioned to make quite a few cute wallets in the past, they could also house drinks tokens and casino tokens.

Not wanting to give individual favours! Lay on a treat so everyone can help themselves; candy buffet, photo booth, flip flops for the ladies (dancing feet), Chocolate fountain, DJ/Dance floor props and glow sticks.

Have fun choosing your stationery and favours, your guests will love you for it!