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There are so many bridal invitations to choose from. How is it possible to find the most appropriate one for you and your groom? Well, you can start by selecting a design within the color scheme or theme which you already have planned for your wedding. For example, if you have chosen lilac and white and you like fairies then this could be the design of your custom invitations.
The time of year can also influence the style of your wedding invitations. For instance, if you are getting married at Christmas time, they could reflect a snowy scene, or if you choose to wed on Valentines Day, then hearts, bows and roses could be your theme of romance.
Wedding invitations stationery comes in many types of paper, ranging from the shiny glassine, to the layered jacquard. However some couples prefer a matte or a foil finish.
Many wedding invitations are designed using beautiful fonts which are raised or printed in a skillful way. These different print styles enable you to personalize the invitations right down to the last detail in embossed, engraved or calligraphy style print.
When it comes down to wording for invitations, deciding exactly what to put can be both confusing and frustrating. Which words should you use to tell everyone about your special day in a stunning and memorable way? Generally speaking, the way in which you choose the right words will depend on where you are getting your invitations from.
There are several on line sites or high street stationers who offer you everything you could possibly wish for in a wedding invitation. Most of them have catalogs of hundreds of designs for you to choose from. You can either use one of their template designs or give them details of your own design. Whoever you choose to purchase your wedding invitations from will offer you help in choosing the right words to invite your guests to your wedding. The invitations will then be proofed for your approval and delivered to you door in good time for the occasion.
Of course, the invitations should include the names of the bride and groom and the date and venue of the happy occasion. Anything more than this is purely at your own discretion.
You may, however, decide that you would like to have a go at making your own wedding invitations and this could be helpful in saving a little money if you are working to a tight budget. If you have a computer, you can buy stationery and print your own invitations and the store will also sell matching envelopes. You can download all manner of images onto the card or even design the invitations with a photograph of you and your groom. The item can be finished off by hole punching and placing pretty ribbons, tied in bows through the holes.
If you are creative and have quite a bit of free time on your hands, you could have a go at making your unique invitations by hand. There are loads of interesting materials available and you will be able to design something totally unique from anything ever seen before.
When the wedding invitations are prepared, which ever way you choose to go about them, the most important thing is that they are proof read to ensure they say exactly what you want them to say. Let's face it, the information the guests receive has to be spot on in order to make your wedding day a perfect occasion and one to be remembered by all for a long time in the future.
Seal n Send Invitations: This type of invitation is mailed to guests as a single-folded piece (without an envelope) having the respond postcard attached to the invitation by a perforation for easy removal. Since the respond piece is a postcard, you will save on postage for the return mailing. Prices for this product normally include seals along with a printed return address on both the back flap when initially mailing the invitation and on the perforated respond postcard.
Announcements: For those who won't be invited to your wedding but you would still like them to know about your marriage, you can mail them an announcement card. They can be printed on the same paper as your invitation but mailed on your wedding day or immediately after with the wording stating that your wedding has already taken place.
Reception Cards: If there isn't enough room on your invitation for listing the details of your reception or if not all guests will be invited to attend the reception, reception cards can be ordered to match your invitations and then be included as a separate insert. Please keep in mind that this card could possibly add to your mailing cost since postage is based on weight.
Respond Cards: These cards are essential to planning for your dinner/reception since an accurate guest attendance count will be needed for food and seating preparations. The respond card along with its mailing envelope will be inserted with your invitation. Remember to include a postage stamp on this small envelope which will also have a mailing address already printed on it so all your guests have to do is fill out the card and mail it back by the date you have printed on it.
Map Cards: These direction cards would be included as a convenience for any guests who might not be familiar with the location of the church and/or reception.
Printed Invitation Envelope Flaps: This option of having your return address printed on the outside envelope can save you valuable time and ensure that undeliverable invitations are returned to you. There is a small cost involved but it also gives an address to those who might not be able to attend but still want to send you a card or gift.
Lined Inner Envelopes: For a small charge, you can request your inner envelopes have a colored lining to add a special touch to your invitation ensemble. Color choices will vary depending on the invitation style you choose.
Envelope Seals: These self-adhesive labels add just the right finishing touch. They are available in many styles and are used on your outer envelope making it look like they are holding the flap down even though it has already been sealed.
Informal Notes: These are used separately from your invitations but should be included with your original order since they are usually printed on matching paper and this will save you on shipping costs. They are personalized with either your names or monogram on the front with the inside being blank for writing your thank you notes. Any leftovers can be used long after the wedding for other purposes. Blank mailing envelopes are included with them.
Not all of the above items are necessary to make your wedding invitations complete. Remember, this is your special day, so it's your decision as to which ones you would like to include as part of your invitation ensemble.