What Wedding Stationery Do I Need? A Simple Checklist
If you’re asking “what wedding stationery do I need?”, you’re not behind — you’re just at the point where wedding planning suddenly feels bigger than expected.
Here’s the good news:
👉 Most couples only need 11–13 wedding stationery designs total.
You don’t need every card Pinterest shows you. You just need the right pieces, designed intentionally.
This simple wedding stationery checklist covers exactly what’s necessary (and what’s optional) so you can plan without overwhelm.
Before the Wedding: The Core Stationery (4–5 Designs)
These are the pieces guests interact with before your wedding day.
Save the Date
A save the date is especially helpful if:
Guests are traveling
Your wedding is near a holiday
You want higher attendance
Includes: names, date, city/state, wedding website
(Optional but highly recommended)
Wedding Invitation
Your wedding invitation is the main piece of your stationery suite and sets the tone for your entire wedding.
Includes:
Couple’s names
Wedding date & time
Venue name
City & state
Everything else can live elsewhere.
RSVP Card
RSVPs can be:
A printed RSVP card
A QR code
A link to your wedding website
SEO tip couples search for:
👉 You do not need a printed RSVP if you’re collecting responses online.
Details Card (Optional)
Use this card for:
Accommodation info
Dress code
Weekend schedule
💡 If you have a wedding website, your RSVP + details can be combined into one design, which keeps your suite clean and saves money.
On the Wedding Day: What You Actually Need (6–8 Designs)
These pieces guide guests and visually tie everything together on the day itself.
Welcome Sign
The first thing guests see. Sets the mood instantly.
Seating Chart
Helps guests find their table and keeps things running smoothly.
Menu Cards
Functional and decorative. Guests love knowing what’s being served.
Name Cards (Place Cards)
Shows each guest where to sit.
Table Cards (Table Numbers or Names)
Essential if you’re assigning seating.
Bar Sign
A small detail that makes a big impact and helps guests know their options.
Thank You Cards (Optional)
Used after the wedding or as a printed note at each place setting.
The Realistic Total
Most weddings are fully covered with:
4–5 designs before the wedding
6–8 designs on the wedding day
Total: 11–13 wedding stationery designs
That’s it.
Anything beyond this is nice, not necessary.
Real Client Example: Amanda’s Summer 2026 Wedding
Amanda is getting married in summer 2026 and booked my $1,800 Wedding Design Week.
In one focused week, we designed everything she needed:
Before the Day
Save the date
Wedding invitation
Combined RSVP + details card (linked to her wedding website)
On the Day
Welcome sign
Seating chart
Menu cards
Name cards
Table cards
Bar sign
All designs were delivered as print-ready and Canva-editable files, so Amanda has full flexibility without months of back-and-forth.
FAQ: Custom Wedding Stationery
How many wedding stationery items do I actually need?
Most couples need 11–13 designs total.
Can RSVP and details be combined?
Yes — especially if you have a wedding website. This is very common and practical.
Do I need printed stationery if I have a website?
Yes for the invitation. Everything else can be simplified or partially digital.
How long does custom wedding stationery take with Wedding Design Karli?
My signature process delivers everything in one week.
What’s included in your $1,800 package?
Before-the-day and on-the-day designs, custom illustrations, a custom color palette, and Canva-editable files — all in one week.
Final Thought
Wedding stationery doesn’t need to be complicated to be beautiful.
Focus on:
What guests actually use
Clear information
A cohesive look
If you want your full wedding stationery designed quickly, clearly, and without overwhelm.
