We’re very busy here at Bespoke sorting out the design and print of many wedding invitations for this summer’s celebrations.

We thought it might be useful to share a few tips on what info to include within the invitation pack; it’s a lot easier to contact your guests just the once than have to send out again or follow everyone up by phone. So best to get it right from the start ….

1. Directions to the venue or map
2. A reminder to guests to let you know about any special dietary needs
3. Details of dress code, if any; we like the wording ‘posh frocks and sharp suits’ at the moment
4. An indication of the schedule for the day, it doesn’t have to be detailed but an idea that there will be dinner and dancing is good plus a finish time so that people can book transport home
5. Details of local taxi companies
6. Details of on-site or local accommodation
7. If children are invited and what is planned for them
8. Gift list – not everyone wants to put this in the invitation but it’s become fairly customary now
9. If it’s not giving away too much, it can be nice to include what the colour theme is; many ladies worry that they will by mistake wear the same colour as the bridesmaids
10. And finally, remember to give people a phone number or email for any queries!

And remember, you aren’t expected to know it all so do ask your stationery designer for their top tips on etiquette etc.  Chartula Studio, who designed the stationery below are excellent at advising their customers.

Tags: invitations, Wedding stationery

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