Common deadline pressures
- Guest lists and seating plans change right up to the final week.
- Names, dates and venue details must be perfect across every piece.
- Colours and paper need to match the wedding theme.
- Many small items, from menus to place cards, all need to be ready together.
- Last-minute RSVPs and dietary changes can affect printed menus and seating.
Recommended printing
| Same-Day Invitations | Printed invitations set the tone and give guests the key details. |
|---|---|
| Same-Day Booklets | Ceremony programmes guide guests through the order of service. |
| Same-Day Menus | Table menus add a finishing touch and show guests what to expect. |
| Same-Day Foam Boards | Foam boards are ideal for seating plans and welcome signs on easels. |
| Same-Day Photo Printing | Photo prints suit guest books, memory tables and couple displays. |
| Same-Day Canvas Printing | Canvas prints make lasting keepsakes or gifts for family. |
| Same-Day Backdrops | A printed backdrop creates a photo spot for guests. |
Planning checklist
- Proofread every name, date, time and venue detail, and ask a second person to check too.
- Confirm paper type and colours to match your theme before ordering in bulk.
- Wait for final RSVPs before printing seating plans and place cards.
- Order a few spare invitations and programmes for keepsakes and late guests.
- Allow 3 to 7 days for wedding stationery and keep same-day for genuine emergencies, such as a late seating change.
- Decide who will collect the printing and get it to the venue, allowing delivery time separately from production.
PLEASE PLAN AHEAD. Same-day printing is there for genuine emergencies, but it is not 100% foolproof against poor planning. For important business events on your calendar, please give yourself 3 to 7 days to print.
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FAQs
Can you print our seating plan the day before the wedding?
Possibly, if the final artwork is ready and the job is eligible for same-day. It is subject to stock, capacity and finishing, with payment and approval before the configured cutoff.
Can you match our wedding colours?
We print from your artwork and aim for a close match. Colour can vary between screens and papers, so ask for a proof if exact colour is important.
Do you design wedding stationery?
Separate artwork services may be available. Many couples also bring designs from a stationery designer, which we can print.
