Personal touches: how to make your wedding stationery truly yours
Bespoke design with personal touches
Your wedding stationery is more than just paper, it’s a chance to tell your story from the very first moment your guests open their envelope. Adding personal touches is what transforms invitations, save the dates and on‑the‑day pieces from beautiful to unforgettable.
Here’s how to weave your personality, style and shared memories into every detail.
Sketches and illustrations unique to you
One of the most meaningful ways to personalise your stationery is with custom venue sketches. Whether it’s the church where you’ll say “I do,” your reception venue, or even a family home, these delicate illustrations add character and sentiment.
Other ideas include:
A sketch of your beloved pet
Florals that match your bouquet
Landmarks from where you met or got engaged
Objects or symbols that hold some meaning
At Violet Hill Studios, these hand‑drawn details become the heart of your suite that quietly tell your story.
Wax seals, vellum wraps & finishing touches
The little extras can have a big impact. A bespoke monogram or family crest isn’t just decorative, it becomes a signature for your celebration. It ties your stationery suite together and creates a timeless keepsake to treasure long after your wedding. And details like wax seals, ribbons and envelope liners are a great way ti add a tactile feel to your invitations, turning your suite into something your guests won’t just look at, but will experience.
Custom monogram wax seals featuring your initials
Vellum wraps that reveal a hint of your design underneath
Silk or velvet ribbons in your wedding colour palette
Envelope liners printed with florals, maps or sketches
During the booking process, we chat about which details feel most “you”, so every element is intentional, never generic.
Bespoke wording and meaningful quotes
Your invitation wording is another way to add personality. The words you choose matter just as much as the design. From playful to traditional, your wording helps set the tone of your day and offers a glimpse into who you are as a couple.
Include a favourite quote, poem or song lyric
Share a short line about your story so far
Use language that matches your tone: formal, playful, or modern
Even the smallest choice of words can help guests feel instantly connected.
Colour palette & typography
Your stationery doesn’t have to match your flowers or bridesmaids’ dresses exactly, but drawing from your wedding palette can create a cohesive look across invites, signage and menus.
Font choice matters too:
Soft calligraphy for a romantic feel
Minimal serif fonts for modern elegance
Vintage‑inspired type for a classic look
Together, these design choices ensure your stationery feels like an authentic reflection of you.
The Violet Hill Studios approach
Our design process always starts with a conversation about you, your style, preferences and any unique parts to your story that you want to capture in your stationery!
We then create moodboards, sketches and mock‑ups, so your stationery feels as unique as your story.
Final Thoughts
At the heart of it, your wedding stationery should feel like you. A reflection of your story, style, and the little details that make your day so special. Whether it’s a hand-drawn venue sketch, a custom monogram, or thoughtful wording, these touches transform invitations from something guests simply receive to something they remember.
If you’d like to explore bespoke options, get in touch for a no-obligation consultation and let’s bring your ideas to life!