Top Online Software & Tools for Running a Successful Wedding Stationery Business
Over the years as a wedding stationery business owner, I’ve learned that there’s an intricate balance between creativity and organization. Having the right software and tools has become essential to my business. From design and customization to order management and client collaboration, I’m excited to share with you the top online tools that have revolutionized how I run my wedding stationery business.
Client Management Software: Cannot recommend this tool enough as it has streamlined my business tremendously. Honeybook has been my favorite all-in-one client management tool for handling things including invoices, proposals, contracts, bookkeeping, scheduling and so much more. It also tracks the stages of where your projects which is nice to keep things organized and ensure you’re on top of things. The automatic booking alerts and payment reminders are also amazing for reminding your clients when a payment is due so you don’t have to remember and also send those awkward emails! 💰 Get 25% off of Honeybook for one year when you sign up with my referral link!
Project Management Tool: Aside from a client management tool, a project management tool is essential to help you stay organized and manage your tasks, deadlines, and collaborations. Examples of popular project management tools include Asana, Trello, and Monday.com.
Invoicing and Accounting Software: If you decide to forego Honeybook/Dubsado, you’ll need something to manage your finances and keep track of your invoices and expenses. Consider using invoicing and accounting software like Quickbooks or Wave! Since Honeybook collects payments for me, I use YNAB to track my finances and staying on top of my budget! Download YNAB here for a month free!
Website and Email Marketing Tools: A website should be your hub and where you want your clients to go to view/inquire with you about your work! Email marketing tools are also great way to keep in contact with your clients who view your website so consider starting an email capture on your website to build your list! I use Squarespace as my website host but other websites can include: Six, Wordpress or Shopify to name a few! For my email marketing, I use Flodesk as their templates are designed beautifully and has been a great way to manage my marketing campaigns. Get 50% off your first year with Flodesk using my referral link!
Cloud Storage: Storing your files and data in the cloud provides easy access to your work from anywhere and on any device (and also saves you a headache if you have a computer malfunction!). So, if you decide to work in a coffee shop and bring your laptop, your files from your computer at home/office will all be there! Services like Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive can help you store and share your work securely.
Design and Editing Software: You’ll need some creative software to create and edit visual content. Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) is the most popular , Sketch, or Canva. Adobe Creative Suite, or now known as Adobe Creative Cloud, is my go-to and essential for designing wedding stationery with these 3 tools:
Photoshop: Ideal for editing and enhancing images of the couple, venue, or any other elements to be incorporated into the stationery. It's also great for creating custom graphics or manipulating photos to fit the design theme.
Illustrator: Perfect for creating vector-based designs such as intricate patterns, monograms, or typography elements. It ensures that your designs are scalable and retain quality when resized for different stationery items.
InDesign: Essential for laying out the stationery pieces such as invitations, RSVP cards, menus, and more. It allows for precise control over typography, layout, and overall composition, ensuring professional-looking results.
Social Media Management Tools: Social media is a crucial marketing tool for creatives. Social media management tools like Hootsuite, Sprout Social, or Buffer can help you schedule and publish content, analyze your social media performance, and engage with your audience.
Remember that these are just a few out of the many of essential tools for creatives and are my favorites that I use daily! Depending on your field, you might need some other specialized tools, equipment, or software to help you run your business efficiently.
Be sure to check out my amazon product page for studio organization and essentials that I use day-to-day!
