WEDDING STATIONERY DESIGN IN CAPE TOWN
INTRODUCING PAPER & STAIN
Paper & Stain is our dedicated stationery studio, focused on creating considered, design-led paper goods for weddings in Cape Town and the Winelands.
Rooted in the same approach as our planning and styling work, it is an extension of the overall design language of each celebration—ensuring cohesion across every visual detail.
From initial invitations through to on-the-day stationery, every piece is designed as part of a unified and intentional aesthetic.
WHAT WE DO
We design bespoke wedding stationery suites that form part of a larger visual identity for your celebration.
This includes both pre-wedding and on-the-day stationery, thoughtfully developed to reflect your wedding concept and overall design direction.
STATIONERY SUITES
Save the Dates
Invitations
Menus
Name cards
Table numbers
Programmes/ Order of service
Seating plans
Welcome signs
Signage
Tags
OUR DESIGN PROCESS
Paper & Stain exists as part of a larger design ecosystem, alongside our wedding planning and floral design services. This allows us to ensure complete visual cohesion across every element of your celebration – from the first invitation to the final table setting.
We begin the process where we explore your wedding concept, colour palette, and overall visual direction.
From here, we develop a cohesive stationery suite that considers:
Typography and hierarchy
Paper stock and texture
Colour and materiality
Printing methods and finishes
BESPOKE VS READY-DESIGNED
We offer both fully bespoke stationery design and a curated selection of pre-designed suites that can be adapted to suit your wedding.
Each option is refined with the same attention to detail, ensuring a consistent and elevated outcome regardless of scope.
BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED STATIONERY
A closer look at how each Paper & Stain suite translates into finished pieces and real celebrations.
FAQ
A Save the Date is a friendly heads-up that lets guests know your wedding date well in advance. It allows them to mark their calendars, make arrangements, and avoid booking anything else for that day.
Your formal invitation will follow later with details such as time, venue, dress code and RSVP information.
Tip: Make sure your guest list is final — sending a Save the Date and not inviting that guest later may cause confusion.
Around 6 months before the wedding. Many couples prefer emailer Save the Dates — they’re faster, cost-effective, and easy to send.
To allow time for design, revisions, proofing, and printing, start shopping for invitations 5–6 months before the wedding date.
Local weddings: 2–3 months before the wedding
Destination weddings: 5–6 months before (depending on guest travel needs)
This gives guests enough time to RSVP and make arrangements, and ensures you have accurate numbers for your suppliers.
Plan for:
1 invitation per couple
1 per household
Singles get their own invitation (specify whether they may bring a plus one)
Add 10 extra invitations to your final quantity for mistakes, keepsakes, or late guest additions.
We will send you a form to collect all important details, such as:
Couple’s names
Wedding date
Venue(s)
Ceremony start time
Dress code
RSVP details
Any additional notes for guests
