What is Wedding Day-of Stationery?
What is Wedding Day-Of Stationery?
Day-of stationery varies from wedding to wedding depending on the size, style, and traditions. Below is a complete list of our recommended day-of stationery items!
Programs
Program style varies depending on the ceremony. Whether it’s traditional catholic wedding or a short and sweet ceremony, programs are always helpful for guests to follow along. For a quick guide to wedding program wording, check out this blog post here.
2. Menus
Menus can be placed at each guest’s place setting, one for every table, or set beside the food stations if you are doing a buffet. Regardless of style, menus get guests excited to dine and are helpful if there are any allergens they should be cautious of eating.
3. Escort Cards or Seating Chart
Escort cards are intended to assign guests to tables. These little cards can be displayed a variety of ways, but no matter how they are displayed, the intention is the same: for your guests to find their name and take to their assigned table. In lieu of escort cards, you can do a seating chart sign. A seating chart sign displays each guest name, so they simply look at the seating chart to find their name and table assignment instead of picking up a physical card.
5. Table Numbers
Now how will guests find their table? Table numbers! These table numbers will be displayed at each table and can be printed in a frame, displayed on a table stand, or even more extravagant with laser cut, engraved, or cut out design.
4. Place Cards
If you want guests to be assigned a seat at each table, then place cards will be needed. Once your guests find out which table they are assigned to using the escort cards or seating chart, then a place card will be at their place setting telling your guests which chair to sit. Sometimes couples just want place cards at their head table and open seating at the other tables. This is very common and usually preferred.
6. Signage
There are a lot of different kinds of signage for a wedding. Here are our most common requests:
Bar Signs. Bar signs are a fun addition to the cocktail hour and reception bars! We usually create them highlighting your signature cocktails and we can even add cocktail illustrations or pet portraits.
Welcome Signs. A large welcome sign can be displayed upon the entrance to your wedding venue, welcoming guests to your ceremony and/or reception.
Guest Book Sign. Sometimes your guest book gets overlooked if there’s not an obvious sign displayed for guests to notice. If you want your guests to sign it, then a small table top sign is recommended. Don’t forget a pen!
Cards and Gifts Sign. Organization is one of the keys to a streamlined wedding and this includes informing guests where to place their cards and gifts at the reception. It’s easier for you to find at the end of the evening if they are all in one place, too.
Hashtag Sign. You came up with such a cute hashtag, so be sure to share it with your guests! You’ll also want to be sure guests see your hashtag so it actually gets used so you can then see all the fun photos of your wedding at the end of the night.
Directional Signs. If you have a wedding at a larger venue and your ceremony or reception location is a little further from the parking lot or venue entrance, then directional signs are may be a good idea. These can be simple with arrows to just to help your gusts not get lost (and be on time)!
7. Cocktail Napkins
These are such a fun addition to your bar. Use them for your passed appetizers and bar during cocktail hour and at the reception bar. They can be printed with your hashtag, monogram, or even custom sketch of your pet! Guests love these fun details!
8. Koozies
Giving a favor to your guests that is practical and affordable is a big deal in wedding planning. Koozies are perfect! Guests can not only use them during the reception, but take home and use again and again. They’re always a hit!
9. Welcome Notes
When guests check into the hotels that you have arranged for their stay, a nice welcome note when they arrive is very helpful. This welcome note can not only include a little welcome note from you as a couple, but include important information such as shuttle pick-up times, a map of the city, local attractions, and weekend schedule of events.
10. Favor Tags
If you are doing wedding favors, little tags help guests know to pick up favors at the reception and inform guests that what you are providing are in fact gifts to them. Favors can be in welcome bags at the hotels or at the end of the evening when guests leave the reception.
Questions? Email us! We would love to guide you through your wedding day-of stationery needs.