Choosing the Best Invitation for Your Wedding
He popped the question; you said yes. Now, the two of you have
set the wedding date and things are starting to come together
for the day of your dreams. With the myriad of details that need
attending, the first order of business - ordering wedding
invitations - may seem like an overwhelming task for a new
bride-to-be. Whether you plan an intimate gathering of close
friends and family, or a gala black tie event, you will want
your wedding invitations to be just right.
For many couples, the wedding invitation becomes part of your
family album; a piece of history to be shared with loved ones in
the years to come. Your wedding day will be as unique as your
love, and your wedding invitations should reflect this. The
wedding invitations you chose will set the tone for your event.
When selecting invitations, you should take into account your
personal style, wedding location, time of day, season, and your
cultural and religious beliefs. You should also consider the
style or theme of your wedding and your bridal colors. These
aspects combined make your invitations personal and special.
Traditional wedding invitations, sometimes called formal wedding
invitations, typically are one-sided white or ecru colored card
stock, with black print on the front, and carry a very
specifically worded invitation. While many couples still opt for
these classic invitations, today's choices are much broader.
Ink colors abound in every shade of the rainbow, and inner
envelopes can include matching foil linings. Cover designs
include embossed brides and grooms, flowers, birds, churches,
wedding bells, entwined rings, and a host of other romantic
symbols. You can even have your invitations created with a
photograph of you and your husband- to-be, or another image that
is special to the two of you. To further personalize your
invitations, you can choose from a wide variety of sayings and
verses for the cover, or write one yourself.
Traditional paper colors are available alongside more modern
options, from light violet to deep red and even black. You will
also find that there are many options for the type of paper on
which your invitations will be printed. Parchment, translucent
paper, vellum, blended fibers, even recycled papers are
available through most major companies. Borders and accessories
like ribbons are available in just about every color. You can
even choose how the edges of your invitation will look - crisp
and clean, scalloped, or softly torn.
Thanks to the Internet, busy brides-to-be can also enjoy the
convenience of selecting wedding invitations on-line. You can
browse through catalogs and compare selections at any time that
fits into your schedule. Many invitation companies will happily
provide free samples of their products so that you can make a
decision in the comfort of your home. So relax, browse through
our large selection of wedding invitations, and enjoy this once
in a lifetime experience.