Wedding printing is one of those jobs where paper choice really does mean something. These aren’t just announcements. They’re the first physical hint your guests get about what your wedding is going to feel like.
Fancy. Casual. Camp-weekend-with-friends. Elegant-but-also-there-are-hot-dogs. Whatever your vibe, I've got 2 paper recommendation that cover almost any situation. My standard 'wedding' paper is my house cardstock - 100# uncoated cover, Cougar by Domtar. It's smooth, it's bright white, it's simple, but it's not 'basic'. When that's a little too formal for what you're after, I am absolutely in love with French Paper Co's Starch White. I also go with their 100# uncoated cover, but this is a 'recycled' white, and it has tiny flecks and specs in it. It's got class for miles.
What Counts as a "Wedding Suite"?
Usually when people say wedding suite, they mean the full collection of pieces that travel together:
Save-the-dates
Invitations
RSVP cards
Details cards (directions, lodging, schedule, etc.)
Envelopes
Programs
Menus
Table numbers
Place cards
Thank-you cards
You don’t need all of these. Truly. This also isn't the complete list - some couple's send postcards from their honeymoon, some give custom notepads to their bridal party, there are endless amounts of special day-of signage that I can help with.
Some couples just send a single postcard-style invitation.
Some send a multi-piece, complete package with ribbon, and wax seals, and stuff I've never heard of or could even imagine.
Both are correct, and so is everything in between.
The Invite Sets the Tone
Before guests see your venue...
before they taste the food...
before anyone asks where they’re supposed to sit...
they see your invitation.
"This is what this weekend is going to feel like."
A bright white minimalist card feels different than a speckled French Paper stock printed. A bold modern layout feels different than classic centered type.
There’s no right answer.
I love looking at designs on Etsy - hire someone on their to customize your piece. Here are some invites that I really like:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/4454619881
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1886051395
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1863407137
File Setup (Don’t Stress About This Part)
If you already have print-ready artwork:
Amazing. Love that.
If your designer sends you files:
Perfect. That’s the dream scenario.
If you’re working from Canva, Illustrator, Photoshop, or something else:
Totally workable.
As long as the files are roughly the correct size, I can usually help get them across the finish line. Trim marks and bleed are helpful - but not required to get started.
Quantities
You don’t need one invitation per guest. You need one per household.
So if you’re inviting 150 people, you might only need 75-100 invitations
Menus and programs are different - those are typically one per seat or one per ceremony guest.
If you’re unsure, I can help you check numbers before anything gets printed.