Heart shaped etched wooden coaster save the date by Norma and Dorothy wedding stationery

Good morning lovely peeps and happy hump day! We have a wonderful guest post to share with you all today put together by one of our Festival Wedding Directory members, the boho chic Norma & Dorothy, providers of personlised gifts, cards and wedding stationery. They are offering advice on the essential ‘on the day’ wedding stationery that every couple should consider, from the table plan to the favours and guest books.

If you are still searching for your wedding stationery then you should most definitely check these guys out. They offer beautiful, stylish, modern, hand crafted bohemian stationery as well as gorgeous wedding guest books, photo albums, prints, welcome signs, table plans, greeting cards and so much more. All of their products are handmade right here in the UK using carefully selected high quality paper stock and industry-leading printing presses. Their designs are on trend and unique and range from pretty floral boho designs to chalkboard and etched wooden save the dates!

So without further ado, I will hand you over to the team behind Norma & Dorothy.

Essential On-The-Day Wedding Stationery…

Botanical inspired wedding invitations by Norma and Dorothy wedding stationery

Always get the little touches right. On the day, it’s all about the small things. The wedding favours that make your guests smile, the guest book that brings a little inspiration before your loved ones write those heartfelt messages, and the table names that your guests will always want to hold on to.

All these little touches bring together the vibe of your special day, but also help with the day’s practicalities. Even a laid back wedding needs a bit of practicality too. And practical can still be beautiful. This is what you’ll need to get right with your on-the-day wedding stationery.

Table Plans: That Important Attention To Detail…

Norma and Dorothy personlised modern wedding 'gift tag' save the dates

So much time goes into organising your seating plans, so this should also be reflected in your table plan on the day.

A personalised wedding table plan will help your guests find their seats with little fuss (that’s the practical bit sorted), but it’s also the opportunity to bring forward the unique style of your wedding. Remember, every single one of the guests will look at it. Make the design personal to you. And make it something they’ll remember.

Welcome Sign: The First Thing Everyone Will See…

floral wreath bohemian wedding invitations and stationery by Norma and Dorothy

When your guests arrive, they’ll instantly see your welcome sign. At least that’s the plan anyway.

It’s the first thing that will draw the eye and it should set the tone for the style of your day. That makes it one of the most important things on your list when you’re planning your wedding styling.

Shoot from the heart and create something that really means something to you. And remember, first impressions always count.

Order of Service: Let’s keep Things Flowing…

Etched wood bohemian style drink coasters as wedding save the dates by Norma and Dorothy

Whatever the venue for your ceremony, whether you’re all about the church wedding, you want something a bit more understated, or formal really isn’t your thing, you still need to consider the practicalities. And one such thing is the importance of keeping things flowing during the ceremony.

Your order of service is the perfect partner to do just that.

Not only do you need to spend your time planning the order of service and make sure you have everything correct when you go to print, it’s also key to get the styling just right. You gave your guests an idea of the style of the wedding with your save the dates and invitations, so follow through with the same aesthetic with your order of service. Remember, while this might not seem like the most vital part of your wedding stationery, plenty of people hold onto them. It will be a reflection of your wedding for years to come.

Wedding Guest Book: It’s Time To Get Personal…

norma and dorothy personlised modern wedding guest books

Just as your guests will take little keepsakes to remind them of such a happy day, this one’s really for you. Your wedding guest book will be one of a few things you’ll always turn to for a quick smile and a look back on your magical day.

Again, choose your design to fit in with the style of the day and the look and feel of the rest of your wedding stationery. Also, consider your words carefully. Do you want something unique written on the front to encourage your guests to write from the heart? Will that front page always be something to remember for you too when you look back on the day?

Remember, the best weddings are all about the little things. Those bespoke touches that make your day unique. Take your time to plan and always do it your way.