It’s all about the details!

Putting the finishing touches on your reception paper goods makes all the difference for a polished overall look. I have collected some of my favorite examples from weddings I have helped design with tips on how to archive this look for your wedding.

Table Number Holders:

Pretty table number holders are actually really hard to find. I have put together a collection of classic simple and pretty holders and where you can find them.

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CHARGERS:

Chargers make the perfect backdrop for your menus, I especially love how it looks with a round menu.

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Frames:

A simple acrylic, silver or white frames help subtly give your table numbers, menus and other signage a finished look. I suggest the simpler the better and let the signage and other decor like florals take center stage.

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All photos above are my work from real weddings. To see more photos from these weddings please see the Charm Studio gallery.

The 4 S’s of sending your invitations (stuffing, stamping, sealing and sending) simplified and my list of essential supplies to get the job done right.

Stuffing:

Place the cards from smallest on top to largest on bottom so that all cards will be seen when your guest removes it from the envelope.
Remember to include a stamp on the response card envelope. Most response card envelopes will need a forever stamp, but if your response card has anything 3-D (ribbon, wax seal, etc) or is a square it will need more postage than a forever stamp. More on stamps below…

Stamping:

Most wedding invitations will need “Two Ounce” or “extra postage” (more than a forever stamp) for the outer envelope. Please always confirm the amount of postage needed with the post office you plan to send the invitations from before buying your postage. I have learned it can vary from post office to post office.
As I mentioned above, please remember to include a stamp on the response card envelope. Most response card envelopes will need a forever stamp, but if your response card has anything 3-D (ribbon, wax seal, etc) or is a square it will need more postage than a forever stamp.

Sealing:

The best way to seal the envelopes is to use Glue sticks or “Dab-N-Seal” adhesive! No licking required! (Affiliate links included)

Sending:

Double check all postage required with the post office you plan to send from!
You can ask for “Hand Canceling” so that they won’t go thru the machine, but honestly I think they all go thru the machine anyway now. That is what I have been told and found to be true, unfortunately!