Jul
23
Wedding showers are typically less formalized than weddings, and this ordinarily renders in the invitations. People utilize all kinds of unique types of wedding shower invitations, from the really formal to the very casual. It is best if the feel of the invitation suits the look of the event.
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Sep
9
Colors For Wedding Invitations
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Paper colors for wedding invitations can be a little confusing.
The difference between white, bright white and ecru seems like another tedious detail, but there is a big difference when looking at them all side by side.
Bright white is a stunningly white color with a crisp look that becomes obvious when looking through a variety of invitations.
Jul
17
From Bridal Shower Invites to Bridal Shower Thank You Cards
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Have Fun with the Invitations
When it comes to bridal shower invites, you should really have some fun with them. While the wedding may be a bit more formal, the shower is a great time to have a lot of fun. So, have some fun with the invitations for the bridal shower and enjoy the great responses that you get.
Get the Wording Right
First of all, before you even send out the bridal invitations for the bridal shower, you’ll want to make sure that you get the wording right. There are a variety of ways that you can word the invitations, but there are some important things that you’ll want to include on the invitation no matter what, including the following:
- The full name of the bride, and in some cases the groom
- The date of the shower
- Time the shower will take place
- Where you are going to have the shower
- The name and number of the person to RSVP to
- The date you need to RSVP by
Of course, there may be other information to include on these bridal shower invites as well, including the theme of the shower, where the bride is registered, the name of the host, whether the shower is a surprise, and the date that the wedding is going to be.
Check out a couple these samples of Bridal Shower Invitations and Bridal Shower Thank You cards
Jun
14
The amount of wedding invitations to choose from can be quite overwhelming at first. Do you pick the understated elegant wedding invitations or the hip ultra modern contemporary wedding invitation? For the later we have a couple of ideas that will help you to choose the right contemporary invitation.
One of the things to consider when it comes to contemporary wedding invitations is the shape. Whereas traditional invitations are usually square or rectangular the modern wedding invitations offer far more shapes and styles to choose from.
No limits on Paper and Ink choices. Unlike it’s traditional cousin modern invitations for your wedding will set no limits or boundaries to your imagination when it comes to the color of the paper or the ink you are using. Whereas you would limited in the former to white or ivory on the paper and black as pretty much the only choice for your ink; let you imagination run free for the modern wedding invitation style
One paper choice that many couples are choosing today is rice paper, which gives a natural look that is environmentally friendly as well. There are a variety of great colors to choose from as well, and you can find paper in almost every shade imaginable, from bright colors to soft pastels. Different colors of ink are available and you can choose different fonts for your wedding invitations as well if you are going for a contemporary look.
Jun
14
Setting the Tone for the Wedding with Your Invitations
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One of the aspects of the wedding planning for the future couple will be the wedding invitations. It can set the tone for the whole wedding and will show of the personalities of the groom and the bride to be.
There are many wedding invitations to choose from, from understated elegant wedding invitations, to contemporary wedding invitations as well. However, if you are planning on using contemporary wedding invitations for your wedding, the following are a few invitations ideas that you may want to keep in mind when picking out your best solution.
One of the things to consider is the shape. Whereas traditional invitations are usually square or rectangular the modern wedding invitations offer far more shapes and styles to choose from.
One of the more popular shapes would be circles, hearts and flowers just to name a few. You can still go with the rectangular design and don’t give up the contemporary aspect of your invitation. You still be able to choose from wedding invitation cards that are bi or even tri fold. To top it off some cards will have pockets for the reception or response cards.
Jun
14
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One of the aspects of the wedding planning for the future couple will be the wedding invitations. It can set the tone for the whole wedding and will show of the personalities of the groom and the bride to be.
There are many wedding invitations to choose from, from understated elegant wedding invitations, to contemporary wedding invitations as well. However, if you are planning on using contemporary wedding invitations for your wedding, the following are a few invitations ideas that you may want to keep in mind when picking out your best solution.
One of the things to consider is the shape. Whereas traditional invitations are usually square or rectangular the modern wedding invitations offer far more shapes and styles to choose from.
One of the more popular shapes would be circles, hearts and flowers just to name a few. You can still go with the rectangular design and don’t give up the contemporary aspect of your invitation. You still be able to choose from wedding invitation cards that are bi or even tri fold. To top it off some cards will have pockets for the reception or response cards.
Jan
16
Wedding Invitations
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Wedding Invitations and Etiquette
While many of the ‘rules’ dictating a wedding are often broken by today’s couples-to-be, don’t even consider going against generally-accepted etiquette when sending your wedding invitations.
Wedding invitations do more than tell who, what, where and when. Wedding invitations set the overall tone of the event. From the way the invitation is addressed on the outside to the font used for the text inside, a wedding invitation says whether the event will be formal, casual, grand, intimate, themed, traditional, or something entirely different.
And as tempting as it may be to put your guest’s names and addresses into a database, select a script font and print out a sheet of stick-on labels, don’t do it! If you’re having a casual affair, it may be okay, but anything else requires handwriting. If your handwriting is not up to par, hire someone for this task. Many couples hire calligraphers, which is a great option if your budget allows.
It’s important to include a response card and a stamped, pre-addressed return envelope in with the wedding invitation to make replying an easy task. As for addressing, here are a few of the etiquette rules. If you’re allowing the invitee to bring a guest, or if children are not invited, you need to specify this. Customarily this is handled by the way the inner envelope is addressed.
Adding ‘and guest’ after the invited guest’s name conveys the message that the guest is allowed to bring a guest. Adding the names of the guest’s children, in order from oldest to youngest, indicates that their children are welcome to attend. There are other rules for addressing the envelopes of professionals, couples that live together but are not married, women who use their maiden name and others so be sure you follow them.
It’s customary to mail wedding invitations at least six weeks prior to the wedding date to allow guests adequate time to respond. Guests arriving from out of state or even out of the country will appreciate the extra time to coordinate their travel so as a courtesy, it’s a good idea to mail their invitations 8 – 10 weeks before the wedding.
And while you’re busy selecting your wedding invitations, you’ll find matching wedding stationary available for purchase. For that special day, you can order coordinating beverage napkins, match books, place cards, wedding cake box, and even a special wedding album. You can have the menu printed up and a wedding ceremony program that can be handed out to guests. You’ll also need to thank your guests for attending and for their generous wedding gifts so it’s a good idea to order thank-you cards and envelopes when you’re ordering wedding invitations.
You and your partner should plan to shop for wedding invitations and wedding stationery when you aren’t feeling rushed, and do keep that budget in mind!
Jan
16
Wedding favors are used as a way for the bride and groom to show that they appreciate each of their guests; the time they have taken out of their busy schedules, the help they have given, the thoughtfulness in their gift-giving, the distances the guests have traveled, whatever it is the guest did that helped make this day even more special for the couple.
Selecting wedding favors isn’t all that difficult, nor is it necessary to purchase these well in advance of the wedding date. Most are readily available at online and retail outlets that specialize in this type of wedding accessory. You don’t want to wait until the last minute however, as that is a particularly hectic time, and you will need to allow ample time for personalization, or if you select an item that requires special ordering, for example, an unusually large quantity, or an exclusive item. To be on the safe side, two to three months prior to the wedding date is a good time to make your wedding favor selections. Once you have them in your possession, the only other thing you need to worry about is getting them to the reception before the guests arrive
Wedding favors traditionally are given to all of the guests that have been invited to the wedding reception. They’re typically inexpensive gifts, averaging in the $1 - $2 price range per piece. Of course, more expensive wedding favors are available and there are many weddings for which these higher-priced wedding favors are appropriate. Countless wedding favors are available in just about every category one could imagine, from sterling silver picture frames, to personalized edible chocolates, and even fragrant bath soaps.
One way to easily shop for wedding favors is to go online. Type ‘wedding favors’ into your search engine and you’ll get pages of web sites offering every type of wedding favor you could ever want. So where do you begin? It’s definitely a good idea to consult your budget worksheet first so you know the price range to focus on. From there, think about what makes you and your partner unique. Do you both love golf? Are you wine connoisseurs? What about a theme? If your wedding has one, there’s sure to be a favor to complement that theme. Do you want the favor to be the place holder? If so, select one that allows you to write the person’s name and table number. Creating your own wedding favors is another option and can end up being the most unique wedding favor of all and one that your guests are sure to treasure!
A wedding is first and foremost about the celebration of two people uniting for eternity. It’s always been this way and will continue to be this way. Guests are invited to share in the joyous occasion but also to bear witness to the union. There is something about standing before all those who are special to you and making lifelong commitments for others to hear. And that is really what transforms two people into a married couple
