Somebody told me of a colorful envelope that they had seen in my letter box. And I thought of taking a look. Hearing the description, it definitely did not sound like anything from a business house. It had to be something else. The mail box opened to a bright red envelope with some calligraphy on them. It was Fred's wedding invitation.
Wedding invitation is generally a letter sent to somebody, asking them to attend the wedding. The invitation comes with a calligraphy written on it or in many cases, the printing could also include thermography, letterpress printing, engraving and embossing sometimes. Mailing these invitations are usually done six to eight weeks before the wedding. This is done so early to avoid any kind of postal problems. In most cases, the wedding invitations are sealed in double envelops. The inner envelope comes in a matching color usually to RSVP. They are generally not sealed. This inner envelope is then fit into an outer envelope which is glued for sealing and addressing.
Fred's wedding invitation carried along yet another card. It was the response card. It is usually send to all the invitees. It could also be a folder. The guests are supposed to send back these cards or folders with the details of the number of people attending the wedding party. This is done to make things easier for the caterers. The card/folders are pre-addressed and pre-stamped. It is expected to be returned two weeks before the wedding or on the date mentioned on it. Fred's wedding is on its way and the card needs to be mailed soon.
A proper look at the wedding invitation makes you feels that, you are almost reading a book. It does not just come with the invitation card but also carries along a numerous other things. The envelope comes along with a reception card which carries a lot of information. It gives you a detailed information of all the pre-wedding events. The cocktail party, the dance, dinner...mention of all this is made. The envelope also brings along a map or a direction card. This is mainly for those who are not acquainted with the venue of the wedding. Fred chose to mention the accommodation details too in his reception card. Most people do that. They also mention the air-fair, hotels booked and the transportation arranged. This makes it easier for the guests coming from far places.
In some of the elaborate weddings, there is the inclusion of a ?save the dates?. This is very similar to an invitation and is mailed to the guests almost a year before the wedding. It portrays a humble and genuine urge that the dates of the wedding has been fixed and the recipients should be well prepared before hand to attend the same.
Fred's wedding invitation was too tempting to be overlooked. It almost told a story. An interesting one. The envelope also carried an exclusive stamp. The love stamp. The postal services in the United States issue these love stamps each year.
The concept of the wedding cards did not come until 1447. It was in this year the the printing press was invented by Johannes Gutenberg and things started becoming easier. Prior to this, weddings in England were announced by a Town crier. He was a gentlemen who kept shouting through the streets announcing the day of the wedding. With the printing press in, a lot of noise pollution come under control.
Most think that invitations are not that important but you are wrong as wedding invitations are part and parcel of any wedding and must be arranged and finalized ahead of time. Starting from the series of guest lists to determining the color, size, design and material for the envelope, every important item or detail will really be significant to have an absolute and complete wedding celebration or festivity.
You must choose or pick out the right invitation because they are important to the wedding aspect. Have time to sit and talk it over with your fiancee with regards the people that you are going to invite, people who are important and have touched both your lives.
Wedding invitations come in different styles, shapes and designs. It may be a casual or informal wedding invitation or having a touch of richness and a luxurious wedding invite. Most of the details like the map or the location as to where the ceremony will take place are inside a wedding invitation.
The current style for invitations are not the typical rectangular shape but any unique shape you can imagine like oblong, square, round and even tri-fold. To make it unique you can have your invitations embellished or place on a fabric with needlework and be mailed and rolled as a scroll or you can decorate the surface of a wood with cut or carved designs. You can even add details, decorations or ornaments like ribbons, buttons, belts and any design that will tickle your fancy.
If you have a limited budget and you are cutting costs then its best if you will make your own invitation instead of ordering or requesting from an invitation store. Not only will your invitation be unique and one of a kind but the thought that you added your personal touch to it makes it special. You can also check from the internet pictures, clip arts and fonts or you can read books about making your own invitation to make it easier. These resources are very helpful on your part. You can also ask a friend who is good in designing and using the computer to assist and help you choose a design that is appropriate and that fits your wedding theme.
After you have chosen the layout of your invitations then go through the wordings to be written. It is quite hard to put the right words together but keep in mind the venue of your wedding ceremony, the theme of your wedding and if you belong to a religious group. Then, you can get a lot of ideas from this. Calligraphy or font also makes a wedding invitation attractive and beautiful.
A wedding has no format. You choose your preferred design, color, size, theme and information that you want to be printed on the invitation like the venue or place where the wedding ceremony will take place, the direction or location of the church ceremony and other particular details that you want to be added.
Create or order your wedding invitation beforehand as this needs to be delivered or dispatched months or weeks before the ceremony.
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