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U K  \nTHE GUIDE  \nSo what stationery do you actually need?  \nNo idea whether you need save the dates, when you should send your invitations, or when to order your table plan?  \nTo make it easy I have split the stationery you might need into 3 main sections: before the day, for your ceremony, for your reception. For each item I will tell you whether or not it is essential and how many you should budget for.  \nUse my printable page at the end to create your own personal checklist of what wedding stationery you want and how many of each you need to order based on your total guest numbers.  \nFinally, my quick reference timeline will give you a snapshot of when you should order each part of your stationery.  \nB Y J O . C O . U K  \nBefore the day  \nSave the date cards  \n Not essential, but useful if you are marrying at busy times  \n Order one per couple or household  \nWedding Invitations  \n Essential - if you want guests!  \n Order one per couple or household  \nEvening Invitations  \n Essential, if you are having extra guests for an evening reception  \n Order one per couple or household (all day guests won’t need them)  \nDetails/Info cards  \n Not essential  \n Order one per invitation (if they are not included as part of the invitation)  \nRSVP cards  \n Not essential, but can help to get a prompt response from guests  \n Order one per invitation (if they are not included as part of the invitation)  \nB Y J O . C O . U K  \nFor the ceremony  \nWelcome sign  \n Not essential, but a lovely personal touch  \n Order one to display at the venue  \nOrder of Service  \n Required for a church wedding  \n Order at least one per couple or household  \nOrder of The Day  \n Not essential, but useful to show guests timings of the day  \n Order one per couple or household or display one on a large board  \nReserved seating cards  \n Not essential, but useful if you want to keep the best seats for your VIP guests  \n Order as many as you need  \nConfetti cones/bags  \n Not essential, but bags could double up as your order of the day  \n Order at least one per couple or household  \nB Y J O . C O . U K  \nFor the reception  \nPlace cards or tags  \n Essential if you want your guests to sit in a specific seat at the table  \n Order one per guest at the reception  \nFavour boxes/tags  \n Not essential, very much personal choice  \n Order one per guest at the reception  \nMenu cards  \n Not essential unless your guests have a choice or have pre-ordered  \n Order two to three large menus per table or one for personalised menu for each guest  \nTable names or numbers  \n Essential if you are naming your tables  \n Order one per reception table  \nTable plan  \n Essential if you want your guests to sit at a particular table at the reception  \n Order one, display at the entrance to your reception room  \nB Y J O . C O . U K  \nAnd finally  \nThank you cards  \n Essential  \n Order one for each household who attended and/or sent a gift, plus some extras  \nThere you go, your ultimate wedding stationery checklist covering everything you might need for your big day. Of course, there are lots of other things that could come under the banner of'wedding stationery', things like:  \n Engagement invitations  \n 'Will you be my bridesmaid' cards  \n Hen & stag invitations  \n Change of date cards  \n Personalised napkin rings  \n Drinks tokens or vouchers  \n All kinds of labels, tags & signs  \n Kiddies activity sheets  \n Personalised sweetie bags  \n Special thank you cards for your bridal party  \nThe list is endless, so if there's something you'd like that I haven't mentioned - get in touch, I'm always keen for a new challenge!  \nB Y J O . C O . U K  \nWhen to order your stationery  \n18 TO 24 MONTHS BEFORE W-DAY  \nOrder your save the date cards  \n2 TO 3 MONTHS BEFORE W-DAY  \nOrder your ceremony & reception stationery  \n9 TO 12 MONTHS BEFORE W-DAY  \nOrder your day & evening invitations  \nIMMEDIATELY AFTER W-DAY  \n","cbCaivp7jWeE53EY","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivp7jWeE53EY","pdf",2065597,10,"English","# Before the day\n## For the ceremony\n## For the reception\n# And finally\n# When to order your stationery","[{\"question\":\"What wedding stationery items are essential before the day?\",\"answer\":\"Wedding invitations are essential if you want guests, and evening invitations are essential for additional evening-reception guests. Save the date cards are not essential but are useful at busy times.\"},{\"question\":\"Which stationery is essential for the ceremony and reception?\",\"answer\":\"Order of Service is required for a church wedding, and Confetti cones/bags and welcome sign are optional. 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