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Wedding stationery is the first physical thing your guests experience of your wedding — before they see the venue, before they taste the food. It sets the tone. Here’s the complete checklist for wedding stationery printing in Singapore, from save-the-dates to thank you cards.
Amidst everything that goes into planning a wedding in Singapore, stationery often gets left too late. The cost of that delay isn’t just stress — it’s compromising on stock, finish, or quantity because there isn’t enough lead time to do it properly. This guide covers what to order, when, and what to watch for.
The complete stationery list
A full wedding stationery suite includes: save-the-dates (sent 6–12 months out), the invitation suite (invitation card, RSVP card, details card, envelopes), ceremony programme (bi-fold or tri-fold A5), reception items (menus, place cards, escort cards, table numbers), a large-format seating chart (A2 or A1), welcome signage, and thank you cards sent within two months of the wedding day.
Paper and finish choices
Wedding stationery typically uses heavier stocks than everyday business print. 350gsm–400gsm art card is the standard weight for formal invitations — solid and substantial. Uncoated stock gives a natural, tactile feel that works beautifully with minimal or botanical design styles. Cotton paper is smooth and distinctively luxurious for couples wanting something genuinely premium.
Finishes that work especially well for wedding stationery: foil stamping (gold or silver on names, florals, or borders), spot UV (selective gloss against a matte base), embossing (raised lettering or motifs pressed into thick card), and soft-touch matte lamination. Each creates a distinct tactile effect that digital design cannot replicate.
Order timeline
12–9 months before: save-the-dates and initial design brief. 6–4 months before: finalise invitation suite and place the print order — allow 2–3 weeks for production of premium finishes. 6–8 weeks before: post invitations. 4–6 weeks before: order day-of stationery (programmes, menus, place cards, signage). Post-wedding: thank you cards.
Practical tips before you order
Order 10–15% more than your confirmed guest count for extras, last-minute additions, and keepsakes. Proofread every element and have someone else proofread too — spelling errors in wedding stationery are expensive to correct at print stage. Confirm your envelope dimensions match your card dimensions before ordering. Request a physical sample before approving the full run if you’re ordering premium finishes for the first time.
Lead time for special finishes
Foil stamping, embossing, and letterpress require longer production time than standard digital printing — typically 10–14 working days for wedding quantities. If you’re within 6 weeks of the wedding and haven’t ordered yet, contact the printer first to confirm what’s achievable before committing to a finish.
Single-account ordering
Ordering your full stationery suite — invitations, programmes, menus, place cards, and signage — through a single account at ExpressPrint ensures consistent colour across every piece. Free artwork check on every item. Transparent online pricing with no hidden fees.
Products mentioned in this article:
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