Sunday, June 30, 2013

How to Select the Ideal Wedding Invitations

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 theme of the invitation, and therefore the wedding, is the first thing to consider. Brides have trouble creating the perfect theme for their wedding. They may begin with a theme in mind, but that usually gets thrown out once they see different invitation samples they fall in love with.

Brides should keep an open mind about invitation design, especially if there is no preference on the theme or have not yet chosen a colour scheme. Viewing invitation product samples makes the difference between simply liking an invitation and actually ordering an invitation.

Instead of sticking with a design theme, choose a colour scheme. When brides choose a certain theme, it narrows down the choices before they can even experience the different kinds of invitation designs available. Specific colours will appropriately limit choices without brides missing out on the perfect design theme.
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.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

How to Buy and Send Wedding Invites

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.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Rules on Choosing the Best Wedding Rings

Just as there are rules and etiquette to be observed when choosing your engagement rings, there are also rules that you need to abide by when choosing your wedding bands. Wedding bands in many women's eyes, far outrank engagement rings because not only are these tangible symbols of commitment, they are also reminders of a promise made before God to cherish and treasure the person standing with you at the altar and as such, they can't be less than perfect.

Of course, in addition to perfect, your wedding rings should also last just as long your love. It is the most important piece of jewelry you will ever wear in your life and as such, you will need to choose ones of high-quality and ones that closely reflect who you are as a couple. That means that you should let not just your heart do the choosing for you and it certainly shouldn't be about its cost or price.
Another thing you need to remember is whether you go timeless or trendy, classic or modern, your wedding rings should be able to stand the test of time. As such, here are some rules that you need to follow when it comes to choosing your wedding rings:

1. Never put off your search until it's too late
Once you and your groom-to-be have decided on what you'd both like, head out to the jewelry stores and start browsing online. Two months ahead of your wedding is considered ample time to find the best wedding rings so during this time, browse and research while you can, take note of the rings you liked and didn't like then come back again to see which one stands out from the rest of your choices. The extra time is also recommended if you are going to have them customized - engraving in fact, takes up to a month to finish.

2. It's OK to be different
If you happen to like yellow gold and your man likes platinum, don't fret. You can always choose to wear wedding bands that complement each other's style. What's important is that you're both comfortable wearing your rings and that it reflects your personal styles and preferences.