Incorrect Spelling
Let's be honest. No one wants their wedding invitation to go out with "you're invired to the weddibg of ..." written on it. It'll be a nice laugh for the family, but we can guarantee you'll cringe a bit. If you're DIYing your invites, have someone else double check the invitations before they are printed and again right before they are sent out. If you have a professional designer working on them, request a digital copy of your invitation to review and approve before printing (though most do this as it's a common practice anyway!).
Missing Information
You don't want your guests to keep turning the invitation back and forth in their hands, looking for a missing piece of information. And more importantly, it's best to avoid getting unnecessary phone calls a week before your wedding because your loved ones don't know the address to the wedding venue. Make sure to include the date, time, and address at the bare minimum. If all the information doesn't fit within your invitation suite, create a free wedding website to have every single detail your guests might need. At least that way you can also update it anytime you want unlike the physical stationery!
Not Enough Invitations
Having more invitations than you need is always a wedding best practice. It's recommended to order at least 10 additional invite suites (including envelopes) beyond your guest list numbers. Whether it's remembering a couple of guests at the last second to your auntie misplacing her keepsake copy, it's better to be prepared. So rather than ordering the exact number you need, order a couple of extras. Even if you don't forget any invitees, you may want extras to frame or keep them in your memory box. Or some family members may ask for one more invitation to share with their friends. Whatever the case may be, if you need ideas on what to do with your stationery leftovers, we already came up with some ideas on what to do with your extra wedding invitations for you so nothing goes to waste.
Forgetting the Accessories
Wax seals, postage stamps, silk ribbons, belly bands, paper jackets, return address rubber stamps, et cetera. Whatever your style is, your invitations may need at least one or two add-ons to complete your desired look. Unfortunately, these can be easily forgotten. Make sure to write a checklist of all the extras you need for the invitations, set a budget, and then communicate with your stationer to see if they can source these or if you need to order them separately.
Not Being Clear
Don't you hate it when being invited to a wedding without knowing what you’re being invited to? First, you could be invited to the ceremony, but then you could also be invited to the reception. Or even the after-party for all you know. You may not know how formal the event is or the dress code. You would be surprised how common unclear invitations are. Remember to make it obvious to your guests which part of the day they're invited to so you can avoid dealing with the potential awkward aftermath. Additionally, if you're inviting only one or two members of a family or requesting no children in attendance, try to make it as uncomplicated as possible within your invitation suite.
Now that you know the most common mistakes people make with wedding stationery, you’ll be able to dodge them. If you keep these in mind when planning, your invitations will be perfect! Just remember ordering a couple of extras and reviewing the text before the invitations are sent out, and you'll set the tone for an organized and fun wedding day to come.
