Beyond Invitations: 10 Stationery Pieces You Can’t Forget

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As you start planning your wedding stationery, your invitations are likely your first thought. Invitations are ours, too! However, there are so many other pieces of stationery you'll need to have on hand before, during, and after your wedding day. Think about save-the-dates and shower invites before, programs and menus during, and thank you cards once your gorgeous wedding day has come and gone. There are a number of other stationery pieces we don’t want you to miss, so make sure to read about our top 10 below!

1. First, start building your wedding party. An invitation accompanied with a handwritten note will do the trick:

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2. You (and your guests!) will need to know all of the details about your bridal shower and bachelorette party:

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3. Make sure to mail your save-the-dates at least six months prior to your wedding:

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So many save-the-dates, so little time!

4. Encourage your love’s family to mail rehearsal dinner invites to your wedding party, as well as out-of-town guests traveling in for your wedding weekend:

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5. If you’re hosting a wedding weekend, present guests with a full itinerary, plus a list of fun things to do and see in town throughout the weekend:

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6. Welcome guests to your ceremony with programs:

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7. Help everyone find their tables with escort cards:

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8. Remind your guests what you're serving by presenting them with menus (table numbers will also help them find their seats!):

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9. Don’t forget about your favors! A note about what guests are receiving is always welcomed:

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10. Once your wedding day (and honeymoon!) have come and gone, don’t forget to send thank you notes to your guests:

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Have you decided on all of your stationery pieces? Fill us in below!

—Carly Totten