Your wedding innovations are a reflection of your dream weddings, and the first glimpse your guests will have into your special day. They can convey a sense of excitement and help properly announce one of the biggest days in your life.
With the average cost of a wedding now exceeding £30,000, it’s important to ensure that you get your invites done properly and that they make a good first impression, so we have put together five handy tips to ensure you get the perfect wedding invitations.
Set the theme
Your wedding invitations are likely the first point of contact you will have with your guests and will need to serve as the starting point of the theme of your wedding.
The invite will let your guests know what the wedding will be like, for instance, is it a black-tie formal, fairytale, simple but elegant, rustic, etc.
Choose paper and colours that will reflect your style, and then continue with that through the rest of your wedding stationery and your wedding.
Paper selection
There are several different paper styles to choose from for your wedding invitations. Three of the most popular are heavy card stock, vellum and cotton.
Heavy card stock is traditionally the most common paper used, as it is durable to withstand delivery through the post, and can be used as a keepsake. It also comes in great colours for weddings, which are typically cream or white.
Vellum is translucent and used as a covering over the thicker paper. It can be directly printed on. Cotton is a more expensive option, but it retains its beauty for years and looks elegant in an album or frame.
Simple is best
Fewer lines of text on your invitations will make it easier to read and more appealing to the eyes. You only need to include the most important and relevant information on the invite and use additional cards or a bespoke website to announce additional details.
The invitations should include who is hosting the wedding, the bride and groom’s names, the date of the wedding, and the locations of the ceremony and reception.
Envelope etiquette
For a personal touch, write the names and addresses on the envelopes by hand. If your handwriting is lacking, then consider hiring a calligrapher to address the envelopes.
You can use digital calligraphy for a more affordable option, and it is still a better option than illegible handwriting! Also, be sure to use guests full names and not nicknames when addressing your invitations.
Invitation suite
Along with the invitation, you can include a reception card, an RSVP card with a choice of meal, and directions.
All of these elements should match to incorporate your theme. You will also want to order your programs, place cards and thank-you notes at the same time to save money and to also ensure you are staying within your theme.
It’s recommended that you order a few extra invitations for any guest additions if you need to send one again and to have a keepsake for your wedding album.
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