Your Ultimate Guide to Wedding Stationery

Welcome to the Felicitations guide to wedding stationery. With over two decades of experience designing for Australia's most stylish couples from our Perth studio, we have distilled the art of wedding stationery into this single, comprehensive resource.

This is more than a checklist; it's a strategic guide to creating a cohesive and unforgettable narrative for your celebration. From the very first Save the Date to the final Thank You card, every detail is an opportunity to tell your story. Here, we provide the clarity and expert advice you need to navigate the journey with confidence and impeccable style.

For your convenience, the complete 21-page editorial guide is also available as a beautifully designed PDF to save and reference anytime.

Artistry requires time. We ask that you allow 7-10 business days for our standard printing process after your final design approval. For celebrations on an accelerated timeline, rush services are available for an additional charge. To ensure a seamless journey, we always recommend contacting our Perth studio at your earliest convenience to reserve your place in our design calendar.

Beyond the design and wording lies the critical art of the guest list. Navigating who to invite, how to address them, and precisely how many invitations to order requires a blend of etiquette and strategy. Here is our expert guidance on these essential details.

The Art of the Count:

This is one of the most common questions we receive, and our answer is a straightforward, two-step process to get it right.

Step 1: Get Your Base Number
The first rule is simple: you order per household, not per guest. To get a quick and reliable estimate, you can use a powerful industry formula: your invitation quantity will be approximately 60% of your total guest number. For a wedding of 100 guests, you'll need roughly 60 invitations. This is a brilliant starting point before you do a final, detailed count of every household, couple, and single guest.

Step 2: Add a Surplus (The Golden Rule)
The true secret to a stress-free experience is to order more invitations than you think you need. Re-printing a small batch later is significantly more expensive and can cause unnecessary delays. We consider ordering a surplus essential.

Your final order number should be your base count PLUS:

An additional 10-15% for extras. This is non-negotiable. This buffer covers last-minute guest additions, keepsakes for you and your family, a pristine copy for your photographer, and a safeguard for any mishaps in the mail.

Enough invitations for your 'B-List', if you have one.

An extra 10-1t5 envelopes. If you're working with a calligrapher or addressing them yourselves, this buffer for potential errors is absolutely vital.

Managing your guest list is an exercise in grace and clarity. A few strategic considerations and key phrases will ensure your intentions are communicated beautifully, leaving no room for confusion.

The modern standard of hospitality includes extending a "plus-one" to any married, engaged, or cohabiting couples, as well as your entire wedding party. It is also a deeply thoughtful gesture for any guests in a long-term, serious relationship, or for a friend or relative who may not know anyone else in attendance.

For celebrations with firm venue capacity, absolute clarity is key. The most effective and polite method is to include this definitive line on your RSVP card:

"We have reserved __ seat(s) in your honour."

By filling in the number "1" or "2" before mailing, you graciously remove all ambiguity and confirm precisely who the invitation is extended to.

Communicating your preference for an adults-only event is best achieved with an elegant, two-part strategy.

Address with Intention: Your envelope addressing is the first signal. Address it exclusively to the invited adults, for example, "Mr and Mrs James Smith," rather than "The Smith Family."

A Note of Clarity: Secondly, include a discreet but clear line on your Details Card or wedding website. A simple phrase such as, "We respectfully request this be an adults-only celebration," is all that is needed. This directness is both modern and widely appreciated.

You are now equipped with the strategy and etiquette to navigate your stationery journey with confidence. The next step is the most exciting: translating your personal style into an unforgettable design that you and your guests will treasure.

At Felicitations, we believe the finest stationery is a blend of artful design, luxurious materials, and a seamless, personal process. Whether you are drawn to the timeless elegance of letterpress or the bold statement of modern acrylic, our Perth studio is here to bring your vision to life.

To provide immediate, comprehensive guidance, we have compiled our complete 21-page editorial on wording and etiquette into a single, beautifully designed guide.

Inside, you will find detailed inspiration and expert advice for every stage of your journey, including:

- Engagement Party & Save the Date Wording
- Crafting Your Main Invitation Suite
- RSVP, Wishing Well & Adults-Only Phrasing
- Ideas for On-the-Day Stationery & Signage
- Thank You Card Messages & Etiquette

This curated booklet is designed to be saved, referenced, and used as your personal guide throughout the planning process.