It’s June, summer is here, and we’re well and truly into peak wedding season. In the studio we’re busy with lots of on the day stationery for summer weddings. But we’re also working on invitations for autumn and winter celebrations as well as save the dates for next year and beyond. To keep you on track with your wedding planning here’s your wedding stationery checklist for June
1. Order your save the date cards
for 2025 and early 2026 weddings
The ideal to send save the date cards is 12 to 18 months ahead of your wedding.
If your big day is summer 2025, now is a great time to send them.
If you are super organised and have already booked your date & venue for 2026, then go ahead and send your save the dates too. You can send them any time up to 2 years before.
Do you REALLY need save the date cards?
What details do you put on save the date cards?
Do you send save the dates to evening guests?
Seed paper save the date cards
The first step to a sustainable wedding
Save the date cards
Announce your big day in style
2. Order your wedding and evening reception invitations
for weddings from October 2024 to January 2025
You should aim to send your wedding invitations four to eight months before the big day, and that means you need to order them six to ten months in advance. June is the time to get your invitations sorted for autumn and winter weddings, and for those early in the new year. You can book your production slots now to have your invitations any time in the next 6 months. Click any of the images below for inspiration!
What style of wedding invitation is best for you?
When to send wedding invitations for your 2024 or 2025 wedding
3. Order your on the day stationery
for weddings from June to August 2024
You should aim to finalise your on the day stationery (your order of service, welcome signs, table plan, place cards, menus and more) around 4 to 6 weeks before your wedding. This will help avoid any last minute panics. Click the links below for inspiration. And be sure to look over my checklists to make sure you haven’t forgotten anything.
Click here to find out what stationery you need for your wedding ceremony
Click here to find out what stationery you need for your wedding reception
4. Don’t forget the all important thank you cards
the last piece of wedding stationery you need
Arguable the most important part of your wedding stationery suite. A personal, handwritten note to your nearest and dearest thanking them for their gifts, company, and good wishes on your big day is an absolute must. I can make them in a design to match your stationery, adding one of your wedding photos is you like. Lead time is usually 2 weeks from approval of proofs, so get them ordered as soon as you can after the wedding.
What do you write in thank you cards?
How to action your wedding stationery checklist for June
- You can reserve your production slot for me to make your wedding stationery for any time in the next 6 months.
- A £50 deposit will secure each production slot (you might need two: one for invites & one for on the day stationery).
- For save the dates & thank you cards, pay in full with your order and lead time is about 2 weeks.
- Remember – you DON’T need to have all the details (numbers, wording, names etc) finalised to get your slot for invitations or wedding day stationery booked.
HOW TO ORDER
1. GET IN TOUCH
Arrange an informal chat with me, Jo. Visit my studio or meet by phone/video.
2. DESIGN & QUOTE
I’ll design your invitations & stationery and give you a fully personalised, itemised quote.
3. BOOK & PAY
Pay in full for anything you want made straight away, or a deposit to book production slots.
4. DETAILS & PROOFS
Get your proofs by email. Revise until you’re 100% happy & approve.
5. GET YOUR STATIONERY
Either collect your finished stationery from my studio or we can arrange delivery.
6. HERE FOR YOU
Throughout the whole process I’m here with help and advice on anything you’re not sure of.
Top tip
If you plan to send out your save the dates or invitations later this year, why not meet with me now and get your production slots booked in early. As autumn approaches and the countdown to Christmas begins, it will be one less thing you’ll need to think about. Your future self will thank you!
Hi, I’m Jo
I’ve been designing and making wedding invitations and stationery since 2006. I know what I’m doing, and I would love to share my knowledge & expertise with you.
You can visit me, in person, at my Cardiff studio to talk all about your wedding invitations and stationery. Click the button below to see my availability and book your appointment.
If you are too far away to visit, or just prefer a virtual catch up, you can arrange a phone or video call with me here.
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