Spring Wedding Stationery Trends You’ll Want to Get Ahead Of
It’s never too early to think about your spring wedding. An initial step in planning your spring wedding is getting invitations designed and sent out. Don’t forget to match your invitations to your menus, day-of prints and all programs designed to match your theme!
Read on to Learn More About These Spring Designs That Will
Wow Your Guests!
1. Why should you order wedding stationery early?
Starting this process early enough allows you more creative freedom as you have time to explore themes, colors and different variations. You will have time to finalize your guest list as well which can be essential cost savings as you know your number is as accurate as possible. Of course you will enjoy the peace of mind after knocking this part of wedding planning off of the list.
2. When should you order springtime wedding stationery?
As early as possible: Establishing potential colors, themes and styles should happen as soon as possible; these will lay the foundation for all other stationery decisions. Consider embracing the springtime your wedding is taking place in. There are many lovely colors and tones to lean on at this time.
10 months out: Research and pick a stationery designer/stationer, like me, so that you can start discussing your ideas with your designer. Make sure to consider a stationer that has experience with designs you like or you think could share in your vision for awesome designs.
8-9 months out: Finalize your concept and designs and really lock in on your colors. You can now hope to get that first draft of your stationery and give yourself time for some revisions to make it just right.
7-9 months out: Work with your stationer to revise and refine your designs. This includes your invitations, RSVPs, signage and any other items.
6-9 months out: The moment of truth. It is time to get your stationery ordered from the printer. It’s important to remember a few extras for little slip ups.
5-6 months out: It is likely that your invitations will require some level of assembly. It’s also important to consider how your invitations will be addressed. If you are hand addressing them you will want to allow ample time to do so. I do offer addressing as a part of the printing services if you want to save yourself time and a sore hand.
4-6 months out: Send out your save the dates to allow your guests ample time to plan and set aside time for your big day!
2-3 months out: It is time to send out your invitations and by doing it at this time it allows plenty of time for your guests to get the RSVP back to you and have a concrete number of guests attending.
3. Embrace the Spring Style
The time of year that your wedding takes place in should be considered and utilized as a benefit to your wedding. Springtime offers so much to consider and embrace on your big day.
Spring Color Palettes: Spring offers so much variety for color palettes you can lean into lovely pastel colors such as a soft pink and green or incorporate your favorite flower that begins to bloom this time of year.
Spring Décor Themes: Springtime has many beautiful themes to consider such as renewal and growth. You can consider the melting away of winter and the burst of flowers and animals into the world.
Spring Weddings are Beautiful. Let’s start planning yours!
Planning ahead and staying ahead of the many different aspects of wedding planning can make that a reality. The stationery is such an essential part of your theme and you want to make sure it is perfect! A great way to make this process easier is by working with an experienced wedding stationer like me.
XOXO – Chelsey