Guests appreciate an early announcement of the planned celebration through a Save-the-Date card (especially those who need to make travel arrangements).

You can also dress up a Save-the-Date by buying ornate envelopes.

The parents of the groom send this invitation as a formal way to invite the rehearsal dinner guests.

This simple wedding invite is tucked inside a richly appointed inner envelope, suggesting an elegant affair.

If you want to carry a theme throughout your stationery needs, consider some of these ideas.Start by personalizing your wedding invitation with a personal photo of the just the two of you. (At left below is outside view of invitation; below right is the inside of the same invitation.)

Seal the envelope with a sticker that has your names (or initials) on it.

When you write your thank you notes, use informals with your name or monograms on it.

This is brand new and innovative. Have your envelope lining personalized with your names or monograms.

Placecards are mandatory for the Bridal Table, optional for the guest’s tables.

To tantalize your guest’s appetites, have a menu card placed on each table.