10 Wedding Stationery Mistakes

Imagine... your fiance' calls you at work and says... "THEY'RE HERE" Like the wind, you speed all the way home {but only by 5 mph over} you're just so excited! Once at home, you clamor over the dog and push past your fiance' with only one goal in mind: to get to THE BOX.  You tear it open... OH NO. Why didn't you see this before? Looming larger than life... a mistake on your wedding Invitations. Ok. Maybe it's not the end of the world {of course it isn't} but UGH! Mistakes~ they're easy to make and thankfully, easy to avoid. And, they include more than just spelling errors.  Listed are 10 of the most common wedding stationery mistakes along with the solutions. A must read. 1. Ordering Too Late Avoid the rush and give guests enough time to plan... Send Save the Dates anywhere from 6-12 months ahead of time if yours is a destination wedding or taking place on or near a holiday. Order Invitations 4-6 months before the wedding date to allow enough time for proofing, making changes and mailing out {6-8 weeks ahead of wedding date}.  2. Not including an RSVP Deadline Inquiring minds NEED to know. Include a deadline on your response cards! Set the RSVP date for two weeks before the wedding date. Your caterer needs a final count and you will have peace of mind knowing who is attending and who is not. 3. Insufficient Postage Take an assembled Invitation envelope to the post office to ensure accurate postage costs. Wedding Invitations come in different shapes and typically include additional pieces which typically means higher postage costs. 4. Not Ordering Enough Order at least 25 extra Invitations and Envelopes.  Mistakes simply happen when hand-addressing envelopes. Also, consider ordering extra for last-minute invitations and keepsakes. You will save money by ordering at the onset rather than adding-on later. 5. Not enough info on Save the Dates Include key information that helps your guests plan for your big day and keeps them informed! Important info includes: wedding date, wedding website, travel and accommodations information, relevant websites and phone numbers. 6. Doesn’t Have a Consistent Look Set the tone and formality as well as create anticipation with a consistent look throughout your stationery items.  Coordinate each piece with your colors and wedding theme so that the look is stylish and well-rounded. 7. Misspells and Content Errors Proofread! Embrace your dictionary and show your wedding stationery to those detail-oriented and grammar-savvy family and friends to proof for errors and incorrect information. Check, check and re-check the spellings of your names, date, venues, websites, directions, etc. 8. Stationery Etiquette {Honored or Honoured?} Carefully consider the style and circumstances of your wedding and choose the etiquette that pertains to your unique situation i.e. formal, casual, military, who hosts… {See etiquette guidelines} 9. Not Including Directions Include detailed directions to your ceremony and reception venues so that your out of town guests will not get lost or be burdened with having to navigate all on their own.  {View Enclosure Cards to add info} 10. Shabby vs. Chic Professionals have the technology, resources and experience to bring a WOW factor to your stationery that delights and impresses while saving you precious time and energy. Take advantage of special promotions and sales as a means to save in this area. Cheers to mistake-FREE Stationery! Invitation: Stunning Outline silhouette image: mrhayata