Suite Harmony
Weddings are about the little things – choosing the most delicate font to tell your guests which date to save, selecting the perfect paper to invite your loved ones to your special day, presenting menu cards and table numbers that tie perfectly together. It truly is the finer details that stand out. That is why it is imperative to keep a consistent theme that reflects the vision of your wedding. Western Australia Wedding and Bride’s Hannah McDonald discusses the must-follow formula to create delightfully cohesive stationery and bomboniere that echo your wedding’s theme in style.
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A wedding is a beautiful event. One where you get to share the sacred love you have for your partner with your loved ones – showcasing your personal story just the way you want to. In today’s wedding landscape, there truly are endless options when it comes to the ways you can represent your love story. From paper stock and envelope textures, to wax seals and custom stamps, there are so many unique ways to emboss the finer details with your shared vision for the day. Keeping this vision consistent across all stationery and bomboniere is key to an elegantly cohesive suite.
So firstly, what is your wedding theme? And then, how can this be translated into font choices, colour palettes and design elements? And finally, how do you carry this theme on, and integrate it seamlessly across your suite? Following this process is a foolproof way to create a stunning array of stationery and bomboniere that speak to each other with cohesion, and to your guests in the language of your love.
Set The Tone
The first step in embodying your wedding’s theme is identifying what it is. If you’ve nailed down any other elements of your wedding – for example, the venue – this can be a guiding light for your design choices. For instance, a beach wedding is likely to present a rustic theme – think sandy textures and beige or white tones. On the other hand, a wedding in a classic, historical building is set to embrace a vintage style, possibly applying art deco fonts and lace detailing. Essentially, use other features of the wedding that are either booked or planned to delineate your exact theme.
It’s important to get specific about the finer details, particularly in terms of colour palette, font selection and other design elements. For colour, two to three primary colours should be selected to carry across all elements. There should be one to two fonts that are both readable and complementary to the overall theme. And finally, recurring design motifs or illustrations should be decided on, creating the brand for your wedding. All these foundational decisions will set you up to produce a harmonious stationery set that tie the whole event together.
Paper With Purpose
To properly convey your wedding theme, it is not only the design decisions that are vital, but the material choice also speak volumes. For engagement announcements, save-the-dates, wedding invitations, and anything else that needs to be put to paper, the quality of the stock is essential to impart a sense of luxury onto your guests – before they even step into your venue. So, thoughtfully consider your materials for a high quality feel, selecting only the best paper stocks, weights and finishes, and then keep it the same across all stationery pieces. Whether it’s textured, matte or shimmering paper, maintaining cohesion is of the utmost importance to telling your story with class and consistency.
The small details are often what sets wedding stationery apart from your average invitation. For example, creating custom stamps and monograms are the perfect way to impress the exact love you and you partner share onto paper. Whether it’s a particular floral detailing that is sentimental to you and your wedding’s theme, or the initials that stamp your day with you and your beau’s signature. Also consider additional details,
like foiling, raised lettering, or envelope liners to add extra touches of elegance.
The Final Flourish
Choosing bomboniere that reflects your wedding vision and aligns with your theme is a thoughtful way to leave a lasting impression on your guests. Firstly, consider your overall wedding style – whether it’s modern, vintage, or traditional – and let that guide your selection. For example, a rustic wedding might call for natural items like artisan, locally sourced products, while a modern celebration could feature sleek, minimalist candles or custom acrylic keychains.
Colour palette plays a major role as well. Keep your favours visually consistent by matching them to your wedding colours – whether through packaging, ribbons or tags. Personalisation adds another layer of meaning. Custom labels, monogrammed items, or a short message from the couple can make even simple gifts feel special and in tune with your theme.
Functionality is also key. Choose something your guests will actually use or enjoy, such as gourmet treats, bath salts or eco-friendly keepsakes. If your wedding has a cultural or travel theme, consider incorporating regional specialties or meaningful symbols to tie everything together.
In the end, it’s the thoughtful touches that create a truly memorable wedding experience. By keeping your theme consistent across every element – from save-the-dates to bomboniere – you craft a celebration that feels intentional, elegant and deeply personal. With a clear vision and attention to detail, your stationery and favours won’t just complement your big day – they’ll tell your love story, beautifully.