We understand wedding stationery can seem like an overwhelming amount of information, so here are a few quick tips and tricks!

PRINTING

Foil printing is a method that involves using heat & pressure to adhere & seal a thin metal film to the paper. Foiling creates a really special end result & has become very popular in the last few years.

Letterpress Printing involves using a metal plate which physically presses the ink onto the paper. This leaves a light indentation along with the ink that you can feel when you run your fingers over the paper. Letterpress printing looks amazing on textured papers.

QUANTITIES

A general rule to follow is remember you are ordering one invitation per household, not per guest.

Order around 50-75% of your total guest count (depending on if you have a lot of single guests or not). On top of this, we recommend that you should add an extra 15-25. This allows you to keep them as keepsakes, have some for the photographer on the morning of the wedding and lets you have a few in case you forget anybody. It is always a lot more expensive to go back & get 2 or 3 printed!

TIMEFRAME

Sending out your stationery on time is essential in making sure your guests attend, especially if they are coming from abroad. Invitations typically take anywhere between 4 -12 weeks ( depending on your designer) after this they have to be printed & assembled so you will want to order your invitations around 8-6 months before your wedding date. Invitations should be sent out at least 6 weeks before your wedding date.

BUDGETING

Weddings are expensive & it’s no secret. One of the first things couples ask is “how much will it cost”. With stationery you should work out what you like first as pricing is flexible & is often affected by the elements you are interested in. Pricing can come
down by using a different paper choice or printing process.

REMEMBER

You can contact us with any questions at info@soon2be.ie. Please try to relax as much as you can! This is what we’re here for, to reduce stress and make the process as easy as possible for you.