When you’ve been married before, it can be difficult trying to decide how you approach the second time around.

Do you treat it as your first wedding and a complete new start, or is there some etiquette to follow for second timers?

The first consideration to take is with regards to the wedding stationery. It is tempting to opt for a very low key design the second time around, but there is really no reason to be this reserved. Your wedding day is still a day to celebrate whether you have walked down the aisle before or not.

Don’t be restricted and if your wedding is going to be an elaborate one, make sure your wedding stationery reflects this.

Most brides don’t want to be referred to as ‘Mrs’ on their wedding invitations, so in this case, they should be referred to using their first name, middle name and maiden surname. The reference to the groom should be kept in line with this too.

However, it is really up to the couple to decide how they want their wedding stationery to be presented. Just because this isn’t their first wedding, doesn’t mean that they can’t be elaborate and celebratory. It’s your big day so make the most of it and don’t hold back.

Choosing the right wedding stationery is more important than you may think. After all, it is the stationery which is the first aspect of your big day that most of your guests will see. So use your wedding stationery to really set the tone.

For example, if your wedding is going to be an understated, elegant day, then use understated and elegant wedding invitations to set the tone. Equally, if there is a theme to your wedding day, then you can use the stationery to make your guests aware of this theme.

When it comes to sending your wedding invitations out, there are certain rules you should follow. For a start, wedding invitations should be sent by post – even if it is going to your next door neighbour. This makes it more official and sets the right tone for the day.

But there is no point in leaving this task until the last minute. In fact, the sooner you send out your invitations the better to ensure that your guests get your date in their diary. It is best to send out your invitations at least ten weeks in advance of the date.

If you are organised with your wedding stationery, there should be no hiccups with your invitations. So make the most of your chance to set the tone of your big day with the use of your wedding stationery.

Planning your wedding can be a lot of fun. Many couples will decide to adopt a theme for their wedding and will ask their guests to adopt this theme too. The chosen theme can be anything ranging from simple colours to films.

So although some people choose a rather reserved colour scheme as their theme, others will ensure that all of their guests dress as characters from the Star Wars films.

It is these themes which can help you to decide on the wedding table names that you will have for your reception.

Wedding table names inject a little bit of fun into your big day. You can choose these wedding table names whilst you are compiling your seating plan. Decide who is sitting at each table and then decide what each table will be called.

Choosing your wedding table names can be a lot of fun. And also, letting your guests know which table they will be at can be enjoyable. You can let them know on their wedding invitation or keep it a surprise until the wedding reception.

Wedding table names can serve as a source of entertainment for you and your guests and they can really add to the theme of your day.