Questions to ask a Wedding Stationer - Guest blog by Deborah Lee of Stylish Group

This is a guest blog by Deborah Lee of Stylish Group, who I am happy to recommend.

Questions for your wedding stationer ...

With a hundred and one things to think about when planning a wedding it's easy to forget a few details that are key when selecting your wedding invitations and associated items.

Our experience over the last five years has outlined one thing ... there is no such thing any longer as 'standard' when it comes to wedding stationery.

You might, therefore, like to bear the following questions in mind when speaking to potential suppliers ...

* What grade of card is your chosen design produced on? Card stock is described in terms of 'gsm' (grammes per square metre) or 'mic' (microns, being the thickness). Everything we produce is on the best quality of card we can source (usually upwards of 280 gsm/mic). This is a key detail; please don't ignore it.
* Can you see a sample? The best invitation design is lost if poor quality materials or workmanship are evident.
* How can your supplier incorporate other important information in your design? (i.e. travel details if you're getting married abroad, accommodation for guests travelling from afar, wedding list information, etc.)
* If your preferred design is out of your budget, how can your supplier achieve the same look for less? This is always the test of a helpful and creative design team.
* How can you carry your invitation theme through to other items? Table plans, order of service, thank you cards, for instance. Again, keep budget at the forefront of your discussion here.
* How can your invitations be personalised? For instance, pearls might be your theme so how could they be subtly incorporated? Or maybe the shade of bloom you intend to feature in your flowers ...

Above all, expect flexibility, assistance and a willingness from your stationery supplier to come up with the perfect design for you at a realistic price.

Stylish Group