When I was planning my wedding, I felt like I had a million decisions to make. One of the decisions to make is what to do with your wedding invitations. Do you buy something already designed from Minted? Should you try tackling printing them at home? Or maybe you experiment with one of those DIY kits? Or do you hire a stationer to design something specifically for you? With so many options out there, it can be hard to decide what to do! 

 

As a stationer, I really believe that the stationery you choose for your wedding day makes a difference. It can help tell your story and create a cohesive feel from beginning to end. With custom wedding stationery, the sky really is the limit to create the perfect designs just for you!

 

Still not sure if custom stationery is right for you? Here are 5 reasons why I think you should choose custom wedding stationery.

 

You should choose custom stationery for your wedding…

 

…if you want an experienced designer guiding you through every step of the process. 

I know that stationery can seem overwhelming. There are so many pieces and parts, and it can be hard to know where to begin! As a stationery designer, I want to help you! I want to make this process as simple for you as possible. You already have enough on your plate! Designers are here to walk you through each decision, answer your questions, and ultimately, put your vision on paper. Instead of tackling it on your own, you can have a guide through your stationer to help you have the perfect stationery for your wedding.

 

…if you’re having a smaller gathering for your wedding.

Having a smaller gathering can give you the opportunity to really personalize your stationery for you and your guests. Since you’re sending out fewer invitations and placing fewer escort cards on the display table, your budget may have a little more flexibility to add those details that really take things up a notch! Many couples are opting to have smaller weddings these days because of COVID-19, and they’re using this opportunity to add new things to their wedding that they may not have been able to before. So if you’re choosing to have fewer guests at your wedding, choosing custom wedding stationery gives you the chance to really WOW those guests and add an even bigger touch of individuality to your wedding.

 

…if you want wedding stationery that tells your story. 

Your wedding day tells your story as a couple, and your stationery should too! What separates custom wedding stationery from the other options is the complete personalization. I’m not just talking about changing a font or switching out a color or two. I’m talking about watercolor designs done by hand, calligraphed addresses on your envelopes, and little hints throughout the overall design that shows who you are as a couple. Do you have a dog together? Add a hand-painted illustration of your pup throughout your stationery! Is there a certain place that means a lot to you as a couple? Including colors and symbols that represent that particular place adds a little something extra and helps tell your story to your guests.

 

…if you want more flexibility in choosing exactly what you need.

Need to add an extra card to your invitation suite? Maybe you want a custom map of your hometown included because you want your out-of-town guests to check out your favorite coffee place. Or maybe you don’t need a reply card and envelope because you’re opting to gather your RSVPs through your wedding website. Like I said earlier, the sky’s the limit with custom stationery, and you have the flexibility to choose what you want and what you don’t want in your stationery. Custom wedding stationery serves you and your needs.

 

…if you want your wedding day to leave a lasting impression on your friends and family.

I had a friend tell me that she still has the invitation and envelope from my wedding… that happened THREE years ago! As a bride, that was one of the greatest compliments about my wedding I have ever received. The fact that people were still thinking of and talking about my wedding years after it was over made me so excited! Custom wedding stationery really helps leave a lasting impression on your guests. They’ll remember your wedding day for years to come! It’s also a great way for you as the couple to commemorate the day. Save your invitation suite and other stationery pieces in a shadow box, and you’ll be reminded of the beauty and love of your wedding day.

 

Custom wedding stationery may be the perfect way for you and your fiance to add that extra oomph to your wedding day. It brings your personality and your story to life on paper and helps leave a lasting impression for years to come!

Still unsure if custom wedding stationery is the right choice for you? Have more questions about what it can offer for you? I’d love to help you! Fill out my contact form here or email me at jasmine@alegriacalligraphy.com, and I can help you get started in creating your dream custom wedding stationery.

 

With joy,

Jasmine