Your guide to ordering wedding stationery
Everything you need to knowStart your custom stationery journey here
This is where the fun begins! Below, you'll find the choices you’ll need to make, from colour palettes to card shapes and various print methods. But don't worry, you're not alone! If you don't know what you’re after and want to chat over it, just reach out! We can chat through what you like and don't like, and pick out the colours that will match your wedding theme. With thoughtful planning and a bit of inspiration, your event stationery can be something everyone will remember.
JUMP TO: Colours and themes | Card Shapes | Print Methods and Finishes | Data Templates
Timelines: When to order
12-18 months before
SAVE THE DATES
Ensure your loved ones mark their calendars in advance, especially if it’s on a public holiday, 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.
2-3 months before
ON-THE-DAY ITEMS & SIGNAGE
We understand the seating plan is an ever-moving-beast, but let’s get your creative concepts underway a few months prior to your event. We can lock in the designs for your suite first, and make final tweaks before sending to production. Your stationery will need to be ordered at least 4 weeks out.
NEED A RUSH ORDER? ENQUIRE nowThe Ordering Process
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1. Book
Send an enquiry, and we will work together to create your vision. Provide any known details: event date, names, wording, colours, shapes, theme and inspiration.
I’ll provide options and quotes. Once you’ve secured your spot with a deposit, I’ll design your first draft and email you a proof to review.
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2. Design
Review your design proof carefully, from layout to details. I’m positive you’ll love it first time around, 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.
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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 can 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).
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4. Shipping
Every order is quality checked, then packed and sent to you. Shipping can take up to 2 weeks. We only use reliable posties that won’t damage your order. If you need a rush order, let me know before ordering.
Once you’ve received your invitations and sent them to your friends and family, it’s time to start prepping your on-the-day items!
Pick your colours
The following is a selection of my favourite Card & Envelope colours.
To view every colour, please see the Colours page.
Cotton Max White - used for letterpress
Woodland White 300gsm
Natural 270gsm
Linen Blanc 340gsm
Ivory 350gsm
Linen Ivoire 340gsm
Cream 300gsm
Almond 300gsm
Bisque 350gsm
Milkshake 350gsm
Wheatfield 285gsm
Nougat textured 280gsm
Rudi Nudi 300gsm
Soft Peach 300gsm
Terracotta 300gsm
Cinnamon 300gsm
Biscotti 300gsm
Nubuck Brown 270gsm
Harvest 300gsm
Clay 116gsm
Rouge Eco 308gsm
Scarlet 270gsm
Rosa 300gsm
Linen Pink 340gsm
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
Fab Florals
Sunset Orange
Rustic Silk & Sage
Gelato Cart
Peach & Petals
Warm Neutrals
Santorini
Mint & Meadow
Classic B&W
Summer Sorbet
Latte
Pretty with a Punch
Pastel Petals
Midnight Breeze
colour INSPIRATION
Image credit: top left @wilde.visual, bottom left and right @mondofloraldesigns, top right @malenymanor
Image credit: florals by @mondofloraldesigns, others unknown via pinterest.
Image credit: top right @peterkinpaper, others from pinterest, unknown.
Image credit: top left birdygrey, top right @bellwoodblooms, bottom left fleurish floral studio, bottom right elevate.events
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.
Rectangle
Rounded corners
15 degree
Arch
Half arch
Double arch (oval)
Pebble
Side arch
Wavy
Long edge wave
Short edge wave
Circle
Half circle
Wiggly half circle
Wiggly circle
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, and ribbon of any colour.
Choose your print methods
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Colour print
Production time:
3 business days from approval + shippingA digital method that allows high-quality print in full colour, black or white. This is the best option for personalisation of guest names, quicker turnaround times and is the most economical option.
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Letterpress
Production time:
10 business days from approval + shippingLetterpress is a traditional print method where a plate that contains your design is stamped into the paper, transferring the design in the form of a deep impression. This can be done with or without ink. This luxurious print method requires a metal plate to be made so takes a little longer.
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Foiling
Production time:
10 business days from approval + shippingIn a similar process to letterpressing, your design is transferred to the paper with a stamp of hot foil that will sparkle in the light. This luxurious print method requires a metal plate to be made so takes a little longer. Personalisation of guest names isn’t available in foiling or letterpress.
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 this wording guide.
Addressed EnvelopesGuest names on InvitesMenu / Place Card NamesSeating ChartsAnd 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. xx