Wedding invitations

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Planning your wedding invitations

You have a date for your wedding – now it’s time to share the news with everyone.  But how do you do this? Obviously you can if you wish just call everyone. And hope that they have made a note of the date.
But it’s much more reliable and romantic to send wedding invitations to your guests.
And wedding invitations can be a wonderful reminder of your wedding day, both for you and your guests.

Themed wedding invitations

Why not set the tone for your day with unique stationery that gives a sense of your own special theme. All of your stationery – invitations, place cards, etc, can reflect this theme.
For instance, for an outdoor wedding you could imprint a flower that will be the highlight of your bridal bouquet.
You might use colors that coordinate with your bridesmaids’ gowns or cake. Or, to announce a destination wedding, imprint a map noting your location.

Non-themed wedding invitations

If your wedding is not theme-based, there are many printers and suppliers out there to accommodate all styles and budgets. Many couples choose the convenience of printed or engraved invitations. If you go down this route, make sure you check all spellings thoroughly to avoid costly or embarrassing mistakes.

Invitation to typefaces and types of ink

The stylish typeface helps to make the wedding invitation in the photo interesting and attractive.
You can discuss this with your wedding planner or printer, and look at some sample type faces.
Paper and ink is available in as many textures, shades and shapes as bridal wear. It’s possible to add bits of fabric or sparkle as well. Envelopes, reply cards and even thank-you stationery can all be printed with a similar look to give your wedding a signature style.

Timing

Plan to send your invitations out at least six weeks before the day (earlier if you’re marrying around Christmas), so order early.
Those planning a destination wedding generally send out a printed `please remember this date’ card immediately their destination is confirmed, so that guests can factor your wedding into their holiday or Christmas and New Year plans.

Wedding invitations etiquette

Traditionally, invitations are sent from whoever is acting as host, worded as follows if it is the bride’s parents: Mr. and Mrs. Someone request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter Anyperson to Mr. Anyperson at anychurch, anytown or city, at any time,  any day, any date, and also at the wedding reception which is to be held at any wedding reception venue, which is located at any town or city. RSVP. Address of sender

Replying to the wedding invitation

Ask them about this by adding a short  hand-written note at the bottom of the wedding invitation. This can be something short and to the point such as ‘please reply’ or it can be a couple of lines long, and perhaps humorous.

Wedding invitation deadlines

Wedding  invitations are usually mailed about two months  before the date of the wedding, to allow people plenty of time to make arrangements for traveling to the wedding venue.
Obviously you will want to know whether they plan to attend the wedding and the celebrations at the wedding reception venue,  and it’s pretty essential to ask them about this.