Wedding Invitations
Giving
an invitation is the ultimate way to tell your friends and family that they
mean a lot to you. Your wedding invitations will also set the tone, mood and
theme of your wedding so make sure you choose wisely!
You can find your wedding invitations
from many different outlets – specialist wedding stationers, department stores,
bridal boutiques, printers, artists, graphic designers and on the internet.
You’ll be astounded at the range of possibilities. Get creative and consider
the endless palette of colours and designs.
Begin by choosing gorgeous paper…white,
coloured, glossy, matt, thick, thin, textured, smooth, hand-made, recycled…
there are a myriad of gorgeous papers available. The shape of your invitations will
affect the cost- non-standard shapes are more labour intensive and result in a
lot of paper wastage. Printing options also vary in look and cost, from
standard laser printing to old-fashioned letterpress.
Wedding stationery can be made from or
incorporate a number of exciting materials other than paper. You could use tin,
steel, aluminium, wood, brass, glass, fabric or even chocolate! Invitations on
CD or
DVD are another great idea for
technology loving couples. Be as creative as you like – the more your
invitation stands out, the more excited your guests will be.
A professional stationer or printer can
offer literally hundreds of typefaces or fonts! Be aware, that some type fonts
may look great but may be hard to read so it’s essential to strike a balance
between beauty and legibility. If you don’t find a design you love from the
countless ready-made or pre-cut designs available, you can always design your
own. Professional stationers and designers will be only too happy to help you
transform any design ideas into reality.
Don’t spoil a lovely wedding invitation
with an unattractive envelope! When ordering wedding invitations, ask to see a sample of the envelopes to check
that they match in colour and quality and are a snug fit for your invitations. If
you have an irregular shaped or sized invitation you will need to have
envelopes custom-made.
Etiquette dictates that envelopes
should be addressed with the receiver’s title (eg. Mr P Green). Where you are
unsure of a woman’s title, ‘Ms’ is always a safe bet. Also be sure to print
your return address on the back of the envelope so you’ll know if any
invitations don’t reach their destination. Take a look at our Wedding
Invitation Etiquette guide to ensure you avoid a social faux pas.
A range of matching stationery adds
distinction to your special occasion.
Choosing your wedding invitations
is only the first step… Most couples find that they order several additional
stationery items for their wedding, which serve both a practical and decorative
purpose. This includes reply cards, thank you cards, gift registry cards, order
of service booklets and place cards.
Giving an invitation is the ultimate way to tell your friends and
family that they mean a lot to you.
Your wedding invitations will also set
the tone, mood and theme of your wedding so make sure you choose wisely!
You can find your stationery from many
different outlets – specialist wedding stationers, department stores, bridal
boutiques, printers, artists, graphic designers and on the internet.
Source : Modern
Wedding Magazine
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Recycle paper was a past trend, for printed Wedding invitations. What will yours be? Why not think to go green and paperless, instead…
Wedding invitations used to be one of the most inalienable items for a wedding. But recently, everything is online. So planning your wedding with this in mind will have better results. Consider using an online event planning software that allows you collaborate not only with your guests but also with your vendor, caterers, hosts and more.
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