Choosing Your Wedding Invitations
Choosing Your Wedding Invitations
Once you've chosen a time and date for your wedding, you should
get on the phone! Call all of your friends and loved ones before
you purchase your wedding invitations. Confirm everyone's address. Let
everyone know that you're sending them an invitation, so that
they're on the look-out. That last thing you want is for your
wedding invitations to get returned. Once you've got all the
information you need, you're ready to begin shopping for
invitations.
The Wedding invitations that you will decide to send your guests
can make a huge impression. In a way, your wedding invitations
are meant to convey the type of occasion you will have. For
instance, a plain and simple invitation will be associated with
a plain and simple wedding. A fancy invitation hints towards an
elaborate occasion. The invitations you choose should coincide
with the type of wedding you will have. You don't want to shock
your guests, you want to welcome them.
Simple wedding invitations tend to be less costly than the
elaborate ones. Nevertheless, they can still express the same
sentiments as any other invitation. It's really just a matter of
preference. Do you prefer light paper to heavy paper? Do you
prefer script to print font? These are all questions you need to
consider prior to looking for your invitations. Remember, a
fancier design usually amounts to a more expensive invitation.
Shop around and find those special invitations that steal your
breath away. Just remember to be logical. Elaborate shouldn't
necessarily mean 'better.' Find the invitations that will suit
you and your guests best.
Contemporary 'themed' weddings seem to be the new craze. The
invitations for these types of weddings come in assorted colors
that tend to be bright and vibrant. Contemporary wedding
invitations may even include a photograph of the soon-to-be
newly weds. In addition, should you opt for a 'theme' style
wedding, your invitations should coincide with the style of your
wedding. There's nothing wrong with bending 'the rules' a little
bit. Traditional invitations that come in the colors of white,
gold, and silver, are not your only option. Live a little!
Nevertheless, always remember: just because something may look
good on display; it doesn't imply that it's practical. Some
fonts are smaller than others. Will your guests be able to read
the invitation without great difficulty? Will your invitations
include RSVP cards and envelopes in the same font style? These
are very important details which, unfortunately, tend to get
overlooked. Don't let it happen to you! Be prepared and
determined to get the perfect invitations.
Your invitations should express your excitement and sweetest
sentiments. The idea behind your wedding invitation is to make
your recipient feel welcome; not overwhelmed. Make sure that the
directions to the reception are very precise, and that you've
included all of your contact information. If you've decided to
pursue a bridal gift registry--you may want to include that
information in your invitations as well. While a gift registry
may sound presumptuous to some, many guests feel very
overwhelmed when it comes to choosing a wedding gift. If you
include a list of items that you and your spouse-to-be desire,
it just may make shopping an easier task for everyone.