Beyond the Invitation: Creating a Cohesive Stationery Experience
Your invitation may be the star of your wedding stationery, but it's just one element in a suite of paper goods that guides guests through your celebration. Creating consistency across all these touchpoints tells a cohesive story about your wedding day.
The Complete Wedding Stationery Journey
Pre-Wedding Elements
Save the dates
Engagement party invitations
Bridal shower invitations
Rehearsal dinner invitations
Welcome party invitations
Main invitation suite (invitation, RSVP card, details card, reception card)
Custom maps or venue illustrations
Welcome bag materials
Day-of Elements
Ceremony programs
Escort cards or seating charts
Place cards
Menu cards
Table numbers
Bar signage
Guest book alternatives
Custom cocktail napkins
Favor tags
Post-Wedding Elements
Thank you cards
Announcement cards (for those unable to attend)
At-home cards with new address
Creating Visual Cohesion
The secret to a polished stationery experience is consistency. This doesn't mean everything must be identical, but rather that elements should clearly belong to the same family.
Consider these ways to create cohesion:
Use consistent fonts across all pieces
Repeat key design elements (like a floral motif or custom monogram)
Maintain a consistent color palette
Use the same paper stock when possible
Incorporate venue illustrations throughout multiple pieces
Balancing Consistency with Interest
While cohesion matters, each piece serves a different purpose and deserves its own character:
Your save-the-date might feature an engagement photo
Your formal invitation could showcase classic typography and letterpress printing
Your ceremony program might incorporate religious or cultural symbols important to your ceremony
Your menu could feature illustrations of signature cocktails or regional Louisiana specialties
At Invitobella, we help you balance these elements, creating a suite that feels cohesive while allowing each piece to serve its unique purpose. By thinking of your stationery as a complete journey rather than isolated pieces, you create a memorable experience that guides guests from the moment they receive your save-the-date to the final thank you note.
