ULTIMATE Wedding Stationery Timeline

"Wedding Stationery Timeline from save the dates to thank you cards" is a Guest Post from Weddings in Woodinville Partners Songbird Paperie

Finally, the infographic you have all been waiting for! 

The Ultimate Timeline for Wedding Stationery

We here at Songbird are so paper-obsessed and in love with weddings AND good design. So, we created this handy dandy infographic to help you figure out when to order what, and when to send what!

You're Engaged! 

Find your stationery designer and calligrapher. Luckily, that's us all in one! Contact erica@songbirdpaperie.com to set up a free wedding stationery & calligraphy consultation!

12-6 Months Before Your Wedding

Order Save the Date announcements and Thank You cards. You should send thank you cards as gifts come in. Trust us. You'll be happy you kept up with it early because the thank you list does start to pile up fast!

6-8 Months Before

Mail Save the Date announcements. If you're having a destination wedding (say, in Jamaica, Paris or in a part of the country where most of the guests will be travelling to by plane), mail them out as soon as you've set a date and venue to maximize the time your guests will have to book accommodations! 

4-5 Months Before

Start the design process with your for wedding, rehearsal dinner and day-after brunch invitations. Decide on an envelope color as soon as possible in order to get the envelopes to your calligrapher ASAP. Songbird requires 1 week per 100 envelopes, but during the busy season, our turnaround time may increase!

10-8 Weeks Before

Deliver invitation envelopes to your calligrapher. Double check turnaround time with them to ensure you don't pay a rush fee to get them done in time.

6-8 Weeks Before

Mail all the invitations! Order programs, menu cards, table numbers, place cards, favor cards, signage and other stationery for the big day. 

3 Weeks Before

Finalize seating assignments for your calligrapher & escort/place cards. Prepare thank you cards for your vendors! (Order more cards from your stationer if necessary.) Ask your wedding planner, or recruit a bridesmaid, to deliver the thank you cards on the day of your wedding (or when you receive the final products)!

2-3 Weeks Before

Guests should have sent in their RSVP cards by now. If not, now's the time to hunt down the non-responders!

1 Week Before

Pack a complete wedding invitation in your wedding day to-go-bag for your photographer to capture along with the other wedding details!

The BIG DAY

Get married! In the morning, write a note or card to your future spouse. It will become a cherished love letter for generations to come :)

2 Weeks After Your Wedding

Mail "we got married!" announcements, if desired. (You may order these through your stationery designer as well!)

1 Month After

Make sure all off your thank you cards are mailed out and cheers to your first month as a married couple!

Thank you Songbird Paperie for creating and sharing this beautiful & helpful Wedding Stationery Timeline graphic! Be sure to follow their Pinterest boards for even more wedding inspirtation and planning tips for your big day.

  Drop them a line at hello@songbirdpaperie.com

MEET UNIFIED CINEMATIC VIDEOGRAPHY AND LEARN WHY A PICTURE IS WORTH A 1000 WORDS AND A VIDEO... PRICELESS

You've heard brides say it - "the day was a blur" or  "it went by too fast", or "what? I missed grandpa dabbing on the dance floor?!" - these are just a few of the reasons why having a videographer at your wedding should be on your list of required vendors. While beautiful photographs capture a certain element of your wedding day, there's nothing like being able to look back and actually see and hear your father's toast or the serenade your fiance sang for you during the reception.

          

We're thrilled Unified Cinematic Videography will be showcasing their incredible video talents at The Hollywood Schoolhouse this year during the tour! Check out some of their work here and meet Michael Sunday, January 29th, 2017! 

        

DeLille Cellars teaser/trailer:

Allyse & Philippe - Wedding Teaser from Unified Cinematic Videography on Vimeo. 

Emily and Patrick at The Hollywood Schoolhouse: 

Emily and Patrick - September 6, 2015 from Unified Cinematic Videography on Vimeo. 

Lindsey and Ryan's wedding at the Woodmark Hotel:

Lindsey and Ryan Wedding Highlights - Woodmark Hotel, Kirkland from Unified Cinematic Videography on Vimeo.

See more of what Unified Cinematic Videography is filming on their BLOG, WEBSITE, FACEBOOK, G+, VIMEO, INSTAGRAM and PINTEREST! 

If those gorgeous teasers don't convince you, read what these happy couples had to say about their wedding video:

   "We LOVED the video! You did an amazing job and captured so many wonderful moments of the day! It was fun to watch and relive everything because I was definitely on an emotional high! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!" -Lindsey

"Michael is truly an artist. He did such a fantastic job capturing our wedding day and I couldn't be happier with the final product! I didn't know what to expect when hiring a videographer, but Michael's professionalism and creativity blew me away." -Emily

         

Get your tickets for the 2017 Weddings in Woodinville tour, meet Unified Cinematic Videography, and relive your wedding day for years to come!

425 Magazine's 2016 Northwest Wedding Trends-advice from Weddings in Woodinville wedding planners Event Success & New Creations Wedding Design & Coordination

425 Magazine interviewed our founding board member and wedding and event planner, Jacky Grotle of Event Success and guest planner Rebecca Grant of New Creations Wedding Design & Coordination, about what wedding trends they're seeing for 2016. In one word, both experts in their field say "Romance" will be back in a big way.  Read what they have to say and see what other top trends you'll be seeing this year ➛ http://bit.ly/1nq3ITY

FAQ about Weddings in Woodinville

43% of engagements happen during the holiday season and if you were one of those couples, then attending a wedding show is the perfect way to start meeting the wedding companies that can help orchestrate your special day.  From intimate to extravagant, wedding shows offer inspiration and the chance to meet with potential vendors.  Plus, shows like Weddings in Woodinville, are really, fun! There are many shows to choose from in our area, so here are some frequently asked question answers about our tour to help you decide if this is the tour for you and your significant other.

1. What is the format of Weddings in Woodinville?
   Weddings in Woodinville was created to be an intimate boutique style wedding tour. All our vendors collaborate to create one cohesive theme look, just like you would experience at a real wedding. Additionally, transportation between all 8 venues is provided by Butler Transportation and Wine Tours.  
2. Who should join me during this wedding show?
   Our tour is designed to be enjoyed by your entire entourage.  From your grandmother, your father-in-law-to-be, to your bridesmaids, everyone can partake in the food, photo booths, wine, cake, and fun.
3. What does the ticket cover? 
   The cost of the ticket does include samplings from over a dozen catering & dessert companies, wine or beer tastings at each venue, luxury transportation, a custom jute swag bag & cork notepad, in addition to other swag that can be collected throughout the tour from our vendors.     
4. Can we bring our camera to take photographs to document ideas or decorations we like?
   We encourage you to take photos during the tour!  In fact, we'd love it if you joined in on the conversation happening on Instagram, Facebook and other social media outlets by using our hashtag #WiW2016.
5. Is there a discount code for tickets for the tour?  
   There is a discount for groups of 5 or more people, use the password "5ormore".  
6. Are any promotional discounts that occur during the tour? 
   Historically, many of our vendors have offered special Weddings in Woodinville discounts for their services but you'll have to join us day of to find out what promotions this years vendors are offering.  
7. Who do I contact about availability, prices and scheduling tours for a venue I'm interested in? 
   You will need to contact the wineries and venues directly for assistance on availability, prices and scheduling tours.  You can link to them directly from our website at  weddingsinwoodinville.com through the "Partners" tab or by clicking on the individual 2016 Tour Site on the left-hand side of the homepage.  
8. Can my bridesmaid, whose not yet 21, attend the tour? 
   The show is recommended for adults only, however guests under age 21 are welcome to attend with your party. Ticket holders will be asked for ID at registration and will be issued a wristband before embarking on the tour. Underage guests will be issued a different color wristband and every venue will be checking wristbands. Bartenders may also ask for ID at any time so please keep your ID handy while on the tour. We do not offer discounts for underage guests.
9. Are young children welcome to attend the tour? 
   Small children and babies are not recommended for this event. Vehicles providing transportation between venues are not equipped for children as per the Washington State Child Restraint Law. You may provide your own transportation between venues; however, please note guest parking is limited at some of the venues during the show.
10. Will there be day-of tickets available to purchase? 
    For the past 6 years, this tour has sold out prior to the show date and although every accommodation will be made to assist guests who did not pre-purchase tickets, no guarantee can be made.
11. Does Weddings in Woodinville give out or sell my contact information and email address? 
    Weddings in Woodinville does not provide any contact information for direct mailings for tour attendees to any vendors.
12. Will I be able to purchase wine during the tour? 
    Yes! In fact, we encourage you to purchase a bottle or two of some of your favorite samples from the day. 
13. Can I book a vendor I meet during the tour?
    Absolutely, in fact, we encourage you to!

Additional questions?  Contact us at info@weddingsinwoodinville.com. Tickets are available through Brown Paper Tickets.  

Join us for Weddings in Woodinville, Sunday, January 31, 2016

On Sunday, January 31, 2016, eight of Woodinville Wine Country's top wedding venues open their doors in lavish style to future brides and grooms. Designed as a wine tour, Weddings in Woodinville will give couples, their family and friends a view of fully decorated venues designed and coordinated by one of our featured talented wedding planners.  

Our wedding planners have transformed each venue using their expertise and select vendors including florists, DJ's, caterers, invitations, linens, decor, lighting, makeup and hair, wedding apparel, officiants, musicians, jewelry, videographers and tenting, to create an example of wedding day perfection.  These industry professionals will also be on hand to answer questions at each location to help you plan & discuss such wedding day elements as table settings, floral designs, catering, music and more.  

Top of the line transportation from Butler Seattle's line of Mercedes Benz vehicles and Executive Coaches will chauffeur guests from venue to venue in safety and style completing the perfect wedding day image from guest's arrival to the get-away car.  

GENERAL ADMISSION $40 PER TICKET
The Tour begins at 12:00 p.m.  Registration doors open at 11:30 a.m. & continue until 1:00 p.m. at Woodhouse Wine Estates, where parking is available. Once registered, participants will board chauffeured transportation and be on their way for a very informative and enjoyable adventure.

GROUP TICKET RATE $35 PER TICKET (5 or more ordered at one time) 
The Tour begins at 12:00 p.m.  Registration doors open at 11:30 a.m. & continue until 1:00 p.m. at Woodhouse Wine Estates. Enter "5ormore" in the Enter a Password or Discount Code box to redeem discount.

Purchase TICKETS today!

All tours ends at 5 p.m.

Registration Tent: 15500 Redmond-Woodinville Rd NE, Woodinville, WA 98072

2016 Venues include Columbia Winery, DeLille Cellars, Hollywood School, JM Cellars, Novelty Hill-Januik Winery, Redhook Brewry, Willows Lodge and the Woodhouse Wine Estates.


Presented by: B&E Resource Guide, Butler Seattle - Valet, Transportation and Tours, Event Success, MG Davis Events & Taylor'd Events Group