WHAT INFORMATION TO INCLUDE

At Blossom Stationery, we understand the importance of getting every detail right, which is why we work with you to create an invitation that includes all the necessary information in a clear and organized manner. From the date and time to the dress code and RSVP information, our team will make sure that your invitation includes everything your guests need to know to make your day perfect.

ESSENTIAL DETAILS

Names: You have some options of how you would like these dislayed, your names can be added in full or just first names. 

Date and Time: This may seem obvious, but it's crucial to include the date and time of your wedding. You should state the ceremony time with an arrival time for guests for example... two o'clock in the afternoon, arrival from one thirty - you may want to make this earlier if pre-arrival drinks are being served.​

Venue: Provide the name and address of the wedding venue. If your ceremony and reception are in different locations, make sure to include both addresses.​

RSVP Details: You will need guests to confirm their attendance so you can plan accordingly. Consider whether you'd prefer guests to respond digitally (phone, email, website / QR code) or traditionally, by posting a card back to you. You'll also need to set a date when guests need to RSVP by. You may also require your guests to give you some information when responding, like meal choice, dietary requirements etc

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Our additional information card options are the perfect way to add extra details to your wedding invitation. Whether you need to give directions, provide accommodation information, or any other details, our fully customised cards will perfectly complement your invitation suite and ensure your guests have all the information they need.

Accommodation Information: If you have accommodation available at your venue for guests, its good to tell them about it. You should also mention if you have a discount code or booking ref. If you have guests travelling from out of town, it's considerate to provide them with information about nearby hotels or accommodations.

Transportation: If you're providing transportation for your guests, include the pickup/drop-off locations and times. If no transport is porvided then you may also want to include some local taxi companies. You may also want to ask your guests if they require a space in their RSVP this will then guide you to which size seater of a bus you may require.

Gifts: This can be a difficult and awkward section to complete, while it's not necessary to include gift information on your invitation, you can include a separate card with this information for guests who may want to purchase a gift. If you feel awkward about asking, then consider a gift poem to break the ice.

Children: You should let your guests know if your big day is child free. Much like a request for gifts, this can make couples feel a little awkward. However we have a few options that can be used to soften the request for your wedding to be adults only.

Wedding Website: If you have a wedding website, include the URL on your invitation and / or a QR code. This can be a great resource for guests to find additional information about your wedding, such as the schedule, gifts, and transportation details, as well as potentially providing an option to RSVP. 

Dress Code: Let your guests know if there is a specific dress code for your wedding. Whether it's black tie, casual, or themed, it's essential to give your guests a heads up so they can dress accordingly.

Venue Specifics: This could be that your venue doesn't allow confetti, that there is a cash only / card only bar, that stilettos can't be worn on the dancefloor, and so on. Many venues allow parking on-site but set a time that vehicles must be retrieved by.

Itinerary: This can be especially useful for a multi-day event so that guests know what's happening and when, but is a nice touch for a traditional single day wedding so that guests are fully aware of key events and gaps between these events during the day.

GUEST MEAL CHOICES

If you're offering your guests a menu to choose from, then you'll need to gather that information. 

For a physical response this setup is often best when opting for an invitation suite formed of multiple cards. One of the cards can be used for the fully-worded menu, with printing on the reverse of the RSVP card enabling guests to note their name and tick their selection. 

For a digital response you have a few choices. If you have a wedding website it's entirely possible that you can build in the meal choices to that website. Alternatively, you could set up a Google form which pre-populates a Google sheet, which automatically tracks what guests have chosen. 

Of course, you can also request that guests email you their choices for you to record manually.

Whilst this guide is centred around invitations, when it comes to stationery for the day itself we can arrange for the guest's meal choices to be added to the reverse of their place cards, or have individually-printed menus. 

If you're not providing a choice to guests then you'll likely need confirmation of any dietary requirements (for example vegetarian, vegan, allergies). This should be incorporated into your RSVP request.