Wedding Invitations and “Save the Date” Cards are big business today. They are a reflection of who the bride and groom are and they set the tone for the whole wedding. It is the first step in letting your friends and family know that you are about to embark on the journey to the perfect wedding.
Most couples tend to choose a heavy weight paper as this gives the feeling of richness and importance. Don't let all of the choices of paper confuse you. It is best to sit down with a reputable printer and let them show you all the options. It is best to start by first choosing the paper you will use then you can move on to the other elements.
How the paper is folded will depend on what you choose to have on your invitation besides the standard information. Some couples choose to use photographs, cherished family artwork, bows and ribbons, the choices are endless so do not be afraid to be creative. Just remember the more elaborate the invitation then the more it will cost. There are no limitations to your choices and any choice you make will be correct.
The colors you choose should be a reflection of the colors you have chose to be your wedding colors. This is the first big step in your wedding theme. Now that you have chosen all the elements for the invitation the printer can tell you the best way to fold the invitation so that it will fit and look good in the envelope.
Next you must decide what R.S.V.P. card you want and these choices can be endless as well. This element is very important if you are concerned and it is necessary to know the exact count at your wedding. If you are feeding your guest this information can greatly change the cost of your wedding. Some couples choose R.S.V.P. Cards that come with self addressed stamp envelopes and some may decide on a simple post card style. Just remember that this is a very important part of the invitation.
Today many couples choose to send out “Save the Date” cards. This is a very good idea because it let's relatives and friends know they must set the date aside and also it allows them to make early reservations that will result in saving money. These should be sent out 6 months to 1 year before the wedding.
With the popularity of PC's and Mac's many couples choose to create there own invitations. There are many programs available to you online and you can find the stationary at your local store. Let your imagination run wild because receiving a creative personal invitation can be very appreciated by your guest.
Just remember that your invitation is reflective of the image as a couple that you want to portray to your guest and it will set the tone of the wedding.
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Author Source: Bryan Burbank
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