If you’ve ever fallen down the Pinterest rabbit hole, you’ll know it’s full of dreamy wedding inspiration. But when it comes to your stationery, the most helpful boards aren’t just full of “pretty things”—they’re thoughtfully curated collections that help your designer understand exactly what you love.

As your stationery designer, I want to make sure your vision is translated beautifully into paper (or acrylic, linen, vellum… the possibilities are endless). A well-organised Pinterest board makes that so much easier. Here’s how to put one together so your ideas shine.

1. Start with a Fresh Board

Create a new board dedicated solely to your wedding stationery. Even if you already have a wedding planning board, keep this one separate. This helps your designer zero in on the elements that matter most without getting lost in florals, dresses, or décor shots.

Pro tip: Make it a secret board if you want to keep the details under wraps until the big day.

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2. Pin Broad Inspiration First

Think of your Pinterest board as a big, beautiful catch-all basket at the beginning. Before you narrow down, you want to gather anything that sparks joy or feels like it could belong in your wedding world.

What to include early on:

Stationery suites – Don’t worry if they’re in a different colour palette to yours right now. It might be the layout, font, or print finish you’re drawn to.
Colour inspiration – This could be swatches, paint chips, fabric samples, or even home décor that makes your heart skip a beat.
Textures & materials – Velvet ribbon, handmade paper, glossy acrylic, linen backdrops… anything tactile that could translate into stationery.
Typography styles – Flowing calligraphy, chic serifs, whimsical hand lettering—pin any fonts that catch your eye, even if they’re not in wedding examples.
Finishing touches – Wax seals, envelope liners, belly bands, printed backs, ribbon ties—those small details often make a big impact.
Non-stationery inspiration – Don’t underestimate the value of mood imagery. A bouquet, tablescape, or even a landscape can capture the tone you want your stationery to echo.

The mindset at this stage:

Don’t self-edit yet. Even if you think, Oh, this might not work for our venue, save it anyway. We can filter later.
Follow your feelings. If you can’t explain why you like something, that’s okay—pin it. Often, the “why” becomes clear when we look at your board as a whole.
Think mood, not match. Your board should evoke the feeling you want your wedding stationery to have, even if none of the images are an exact fit.

3. Refine as You Go

Once you’ve got a collection of pins, go back through and start removing anything that no longer feels right. Aim for quality over quantity - a smaller, more focused board gives a clearer picture of your style than 200 mixed images.

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4. Include a Variety of Details

A good stationery inspiration board has a mix of:

Full suites (invitations, RSVP, detail cards) so I can see layouts you love
Close-ups of fonts, calligraphy, or monograms
Paper textures and print finishes like foil, letterpress, or embossing
Colour palette inspiration—even if it’s from décor or florals
Envelope styles—think liners, wax seals, or ribbons

5. Add Notes (If You Can)

Pinterest allows you to add descriptions to each pin. This is a perfect place to say what you like about the image—“Love the soft blush colour” or “This font is too ornate for us but I like the way it’s over to the left.”

These little clues help your designer to nail down your vision faster.

You can leave notes in a few easy ways:

Use the Pin description (works on desktop & mobile)

When you save a pin, add a short description that says what you like.

Open the pin → click/tap Save.
Before/after saving, look for Title/Description (or “Add a description”).
Write one clear sentence (see prompts below) → Save.

6. Don’t Worry About Matching Exactly

One of the most common misconceptions couples have is that your wedding stationery needs to be a carbon copy of what you’ve pinned. In reality, Pinterest is best used as a springboard for ideas, not a rigid blueprint.

Your board is there to help me (as your designer) to understand:

The mood and atmosphere you’re drawn to - soft and romantic, modern and minimal, bold and playful…
The colour stories that speak to you - are you leaning towards warm neutrals, crisp black and white, or something seasonal and vibrant?
The details that make your heart skip a beat - flowing calligraphy, botanical illustrations, wax seals, or layered textures.

Your designer uses these visual cues to design something that feels uniquely yours. Sometimes that means blending elements from several pins, other times it’s about reimagining a detail in a way that complements your venue, florals, or wedding palette.

The beauty of custom (and even semi-custom) stationery is that it can be inspired by your board while still being original - no one else will have the exact same design. This way, your stationery feels deeply personal, not like it’s been pulled straight from someone else’s wedding.

Bonus Tip: Keep It Updated

Your taste may evolve as your wedding planning continues. If something on your board no longer feels “you,” remove it before design begins so we’re always working from your most current vision.

💌 Need help bringing your Pinterest board to life?

Whether you’ve got a board bursting with ideas or just a few saved pins, I can turn your inspiration into a bespoke stationery suite that’s a perfect reflection of your day. Get in touch here to start the design process.

How to Create the Perfect Pinterest Board for Your Wedding Stationery