Sending out wedding invitations is more than simply letting
guests know when and where the wedding will be. It is a first impression
of the couple and what the wedding will be like. They set the tone and
theme and will be kept by guests as a keepsake. This can cause brides
some anxiety. Even though the wedding invitation is central to the day,
choosing the perfect invitation is fun!
The guest list needs to be
made before invitations can be ordered. Do not simply count how many
people are on the guest list because too many invitations will be
ordered. Each couple or family should be counted as one invitation.
Consider how much each person will cost at the reception before inviting
everyone the couple has ever met.
Price can be a consideration
when ordering invitations, especially if there are many guests invited.
Each invitation is a keepsake and almost considered barter for gifts
from the guests. Therefore, brides should not go for the bottom dollar,
low quality invitation. There should be some quality in the invitation
while keeping it affordable.
Look for invitation creation
companies that offer other services along with their high quality
invitations. Make sure they include envelopes for free with the order.
Any part of the invitation design should be altered for free. See if the
company offers free shipping, even if it is conditional.
It takes
time to print invitations and have them shipped. It can take as little
as two weeks and as much as six weeks. It could take an additional two
weeks to address, stamp, and send all of the invitations. The return
address should be printed on the envelope or address labels that match
the invitation should be purchased.
Triple-check the spelling of
full parents' names and locations of the ceremony and reception. It is
also a good idea to double check the addresses for the locations. There
should be at least two other people outside of the bride proofreading
the invitations for various errors. Brides memorize the information and
often skip over a typo without realizing it.
Choose an appropriate
font style, colour, and size. A simple font allows more wording on the
invitation. Frilly fonts only look good in large type. Beware of
illegible cursive fonts. Couples can have their names in a larger,
frilly font with the rest of the information in a smaller, simpler font.
If the first initial looks great in the font, the rest of the
invitation will look great as well.
Buy the rest of the wedding
stationary at the same time as the wedding invitation. This ensures all
the stationary will match the theme created for the wedding. Also, if
brides do not order accessory printing now, she may not get around to it
later in the planning process.
Wedding stationary includes many
different categories. Invitations, RSVP cards, thank you cards,
announcements, envelopes, ceremony programs, seating cards, save the
date cards, location map, napkins, and other miscellaneous paper is
included in the wedding stationary category.
Decide how far in
advance to send out wedding invitations. Don't forget to factor the time
it takes to print and ship the invitations. Consider where guests live
in relation to where the invitations are being sent from.
Most
places recommend sending invitations out six to eight weeks in advance.
If time is of the essence, sort invitations by zip code and send them
out in that order. Brides need to keep an accurate list of responses for
vendor and hall guest count requirements.
This is where it is
important to include response or RSVP cards. Especially if providing
dinner or drinks, an accurate guest count can save on money and will
ensure there is plenty of food for everyone.
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