{"id":965,"date":"2025-08-08T12:23:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T12:23:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/?p=965"},"modified":"2025-08-11T04:21:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T04:21:56","slug":"everything-you-need-to-include-in-a-wedding-invitation-suite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-include-in-a-wedding-invitation-suite\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Include in a Wedding Invitation Suite"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the beginning of the wedding planning process, usually couples are most focused on pretty images of wedding invitation suites and not so much the actual logistics.\u00a0 While they can and should be beautiful, the stationery is very important from a practical standpoint &#8212; after all, you\u2019re literally telling your guests where to be, when, and how!\u00a0 Working with a professional who can help you be sure that you don\u2019t miss anything is a very good idea, but in the meantime, we\u2019ve put together the below guide to help you with the basics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-966 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image1.jpg\" alt=\"wedding invitation suites\" width=\"1392\" height=\"1980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image1.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image1-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image1-720x1024.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image1-768x1092.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image1-1080x1536.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1392px) 100vw, 1392px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A custom wedding invitation by Dodeline Design. Photo credit: Aaron and Jillian<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is meant by \u201cCustom Wedding Stationery\u201d?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people know about the invitation, but often they are surprised that the stationery is much more comprehensive than that.\u00a0 The wedding paper begins with the save the date, which, while usually a relatively simple piece, is perhaps the most important.\u00a0 If you\u2019re getting married on a big holiday weekend, like Memorial Day, or a big event weekend in your wedding city, like bridge run weekend in Charleston, sending out the date well in advance is imperative to making sure your guests can be there and find accommodation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the save the date, you\u2019ll proceed to the wedding invitation, which we\u2019ll dive into more shortly.\u00a0 But you\u2019re not done there!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the invitation is mailed, you\u2019ll need to begin thinking about other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/readymade\/personalized-wedding-stationery-company\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">custom wedding stationery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Programs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Menus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seating Charts \/ Escort Cards<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place Cards<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Napkins<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koozies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matchboxes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank You Notes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And more!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>What goes on the main invitation card?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The centerpiece of the suite is of course the wedding invitation itself.<\/span><b>\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This piece is typically the most formal element (if formal is what you\u2019re going for) and often is printed in a more upgraded fashion like letterpress, engraving, etc.\u00a0 While we love to do an entire suite in more high end stationery types, oftentimes clients choose to upgrade the invitation and have the remaining pieces flat printed as a way to use their budget wisely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-967 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image3.jpg\" alt=\"invitation card\" width=\"943\" height=\"1415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image3.jpg 943w, https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image3-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image3-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An example of a classic wedding invitation.\u00a0 Photo Credit: Rebecca Hicks<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the invitation card, the hosts should be credited unless they would prefer not to be.\u00a0 Traditionally speaking, that would be the bride\u2019s parents at the top of the invitation requesting the presence of their guests.\u00a0 The venue(s), time, and date should all appear as well.\u00a0 The full, proper names of the bride(s) and groom(s) are usually used here as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What else goes in wedding invitation suites?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the centerpiece figured out, there are a few other things to consider to round out the package.\u00a0 First and most important is your response collection method.\u00a0 Up until the past few years, responses were always collected via a pre-stamped response envelope and card mailed back to the couple or couple\u2019s parents.\u00a0 In recent years, especially post-COVID, many couples have been gravitating towards a reply card that directs guests to reply online.\u00a0 There are plus sides and down sides to both methods, so choose the one that\u2019s best for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-968 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image2.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding invitation card\" width=\"689\" height=\"1034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image2.jpg 689w, https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image2-682x1024.jpg 682w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 689px) 100vw, 689px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An example of a details card.\u00a0 Photo credit: Chelsea Paige<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also highly likely that you will have other things you need to share with your guests, and for that we recommend including a details card.\u00a0 This card could have everything from hotels to notes about attire to a full schedule \u2013 you name it!\u00a0 If there isn\u2019t anything additional you need to tell your guests and you did a traditional reply card, you may want to consider a small website card at least so guests can easily find your registry and other information online.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make it easier on your guests and to save a little money, you may also consider printing an invitation for your rehearsal dinner and including it in the package.\u00a0 You can print a smaller number and include them only for the guests invited to that event.\u00a0 It\u2019s nice for your guests to know they are invited to an additional event all at once.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-969 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image4.jpg\" alt=\"wedding invitation suites\" width=\"1430\" height=\"1652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image4.jpg 1430w, https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image4-260x300.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image4-886x1024.jpg 886w, https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image4-768x887.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image4-1330x1536.jpg 1330w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1430px) 100vw, 1430px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A wedding invitation with all the bells and whistles! Photo credit: Aaron and Jillian<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b>What about the pretty stuff?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond the practical side, there are so many other design elements you can include in your wedding invitation suites.\u00a0 Consider holding everything together with ribbon or a paper band.\u00a0 Add a watercolor wedding map to get guests excited about your wedding destination. \u00a0 Create a custom envelope liner for a huge impact right when they open it up.\u00a0 Again, working with an <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/comprehensive-guide-to-wedding-invitation-design-trends-tips-and-eco-friendly-options\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">invitation designer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will help you hit the perfect balance of design features, logistic necessities, and budget considerations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>In Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Custom wedding stationery is more than just an invitation.\u00a0 Think about the entire process and package from the save the date all the way to the place card to create a cohesive look and feel for your event.\u00a0 Professional designers can help guide you in the process to make sure you knock it out of the park!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here at Dodeline, we\u2019ve been designing stationery and working with engaged couples since 2009.\u00a0 Reach out to us anytime to discuss your wedding stationery needs, or follow along on Instagram to see what we\u2019re up to.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the beginning of the wedding planning process, usually couples are most focused on pretty images of wedding invitation suites and not so much the actual logistics.\u00a0 While they can and should be beautiful, the stationery is very important from a practical standpoint &#8212; after all, you\u2019re literally telling your guests where to be, when, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":972,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-965","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/965","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=965"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/965\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":971,"href":"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/965\/revisions\/971"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/972"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=965"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=965"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dodelinedesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=965"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}