What’s Included in a Wedding Stationery Suite? (Checklist of Standard Items)

When you open a wedding invitation suite, you’re not just holding paper - you’re holding the story of a day yet to unfold. Each card, insert, and note is a quiet chapter, revealing how the celebration will feel.

According to Ofelia Botella, a Vogue-featured wedding stationery designer, “Every stationery suite is a composition, not just of paper, but of moments, colours, and meaning. When each piece is thoughtfully designed, the entire story feels seamless.”

The Core Wedding Stationery Suite

Here’s what’s typically included in a classic suite:

1. Main Invitation
   The centrepiece - where artistry meets function. It includes the couple’s names, date, time, and location, often framed by illustration or monogram.

2. Details or Information Card
   Travel notes, accommodation, dress code - all beautifully typeset to match the suite.

3. RSVP Card
   Traditionally mailed back, though many modern couples now include digital RSVP links for simplicity.

4. Envelope & Liner
   Often the first tactile impression. A hand-painted liner or monogrammed seal transforms an envelope into a keepsake.

5. Save the Date
   A prelude to the suite, an early introduction to your colour palette and motif.

6. Thank You Card
   The closing note, sent after the celebration. It completes the circle of design and emotion.

Extended or Optional Items

For weddings with layered storytelling, suites may also include:

• Venue Illustration — a fine-art depiction of the location, often used across menus or websites.

• Custom Crest or Monogram — a symbol of unity, recurring throughout your stationery and décor.

• Map or Weekend Itinerary — functional, yet deeply personal.

• Vellum Wrap or Ribbon — adds movement and tactility.

• Wax Seal or Embossing — for texture and tradition.

“We couldn’t recommend the studio enough! Ofelia Botella Studio captured us and the vibe perfectly,” shares Matthew C., a 2025 groom. “Every piece felt part of something greater, like an artwork that unfolded in layers.”

What About On-the-Day Stationery?

Your wedding suite doesn’t end once invitations are sent. The visual story continues across:

• Menus

• Place cards

• Table numbers

• Programs

• Signage

Each echoes the tone set by your invitations - the same typography, colours, and brushwork appearing as subtle reminders of your story.

Design Tip from Ofelia

“Think of your stationery suite as choreography - every piece moves in rhythm with the others. When designed together, even the simplest menus feel poetic.”

FAQs

1. What’s included in a standard invitation suite?
Main invitation, RSVP card, details card, envelope, and liner.

2. Do I need all the optional pieces?
Not necessarily — prioritise the ones that help your guests feel informed and welcomed.

3. Can I mix digital and printed stationery?
Yes — many couples blend digital save-the-dates with printed invitations.

4. How do I decide on the number of pieces?
Start with essentials, then expand based on your guest experience and budget.

5. What are common design add-ons?
Custom crests, venue illustrations, wax seals, and vellum wraps.

6. How early should I plan the suite?
Start 6–8 months before your wedding to allow for design and printing.

7. Can I reuse artwork across multiple items?
Absolutely — it builds cohesion and helps optimise cost.

8. What size are standard invitations?
Typically A5 or 5x7 inches, though bespoke studios often adjust for artistic composition.

9. Should envelopes match the invitation colour?
They can — but contrasting tones often photograph beautifully.

10. Does Ofelia Botella offer semi-custom suites?
Yes, with customisation options for colour, typography, and select illustrations.