Your wedding stationery is the first physical impression your guests receive of your big day — and it sets the tone for everything that follows. From the save-the-date card that lands on a mantelpiece months before the event to the order of service held in the pew, wedding stationery printing is an art form that combines beautiful design with precision print craftsmanship. This guide covers everything couples and wedding planners need to know about creating stunning wedding print.
The Complete Wedding Stationery Suite
A cohesive wedding stationery suite ties all your printed pieces together with a consistent design theme — matching colours, fonts, motifs, and paper stocks across every item. The core pieces most couples order include:
- Save-the-Date cards: Sent 6–12 months in advance for destination or summer weddings
- Wedding Invitations: The centrepiece of the suite — typically A6 or A5 format with matching envelopes
- RSVP cards: With pre-addressed return envelopes for easy guest response
- Information cards: Accommodation, directions, dress code, and gift list details
- Order of Service booklets: A5 folded, 4–8 pages, for the ceremony
- Menus: DL or A5 format for each place setting at the reception
- Table name cards and place cards: 350 GSM folded cards for table identification and guest seating
- Seating plan display: Printed and framed or mounted for the venue entrance
- Thank-you cards: Sent post-wedding to guests and gift-givers
Paper Stocks and Finishes for Wedding Print
The paper you choose communicates the style and feel of your wedding before a single word is read. Popular options include:
- Smooth uncoated card (350 GSM): Clean, modern, versatile — works with digital, letterpress, and foil printing
- Textured laid or linen card: Traditional, tactile, and elegant — popular for classic and vintage-style weddings
- Kraft card: Rustic, natural, earthy — ideal for outdoor, garden, and bohemian-style weddings
- Vellum overlays: Translucent sheet placed over the invitation for a romantic, ethereal effect
At Gravitfy Studio, we offer physical paper samples so couples can feel the difference between stocks before committing to their stationery order.
Premium Finishes: Foil, Letterpress, and Embossing
For truly luxurious wedding stationery, specialist print finishes elevate the tactile and visual experience dramatically:
- Gold or silver foil stamping: Metallic accents on names, borders, or monograms — instantly luxurious
- Letterpress printing: Ink pressed into thick card leaving a tactile debossed impression — the gold standard of luxury stationery
- Embossing and debossing: Raised or recessed designs without ink — subtle and sophisticated
- Soft-touch laminate: Applied to the card surface for a velvety, premium feel
- Edge painting: Card edges painted in gold, copper, or a contrasting colour — a stunning detail visible when stationery is stacked
According to WeddingWire, premium stationery finishes like foil and letterpress are among the most appreciated details by wedding guests — they signal care and thoughtfulness from the couple.
Ordering Timeline for Wedding Stationery
- 12 months before: Brief your designer, establish your stationery theme and colour palette
- 9–10 months before: Approve final design and place order for save-the-dates
- 4–6 months before: Approve and print wedding invitations, RSVPs, and information cards
- 6–8 weeks before: Order on-the-day stationery: menus, place cards, table names, order of service
- After the wedding: Order thank-you cards within 4–6 weeks of returning from honeymoon
Frequently Asked Questions
How many extra invitations should I order?
Order 10–15% more than your guest list to account for last-minute additions, postal damage, and keepsakes for the couple and parents. It is always cheaper to over-order at the outset than to reprint a small quantity later.
Can you print on coloured envelopes?
Yes — we supply a wide range of coloured and textured envelopes to complement your invitation design, including kraft, black, navy, blush, and sage options.
Do you offer a design service for wedding stationery?
Yes — Gravitfy Studio offers a full bespoke design and print service for wedding stationery. We work closely with couples to create a cohesive suite that reflects their style and venue.
How do I get a sample before ordering the full suite?
We strongly recommend ordering a physical proof of your invitation before the full print run. This allows you to check colours, paper quality, and print finish in person before committing to the complete order.
Create Wedding Stationery as Beautiful as Your Big Day
Gravitfy Studio designs and prints complete bespoke wedding stationery suites — from save-the-dates to thank-you cards — with premium paper stocks and luxury finishes.