Sending your invitations to your family and friends is a task that comes later in the wedding to-do list however; you should begin thinking about them early in the planning process as they set the tone for your wedding. When your guests open the invitation, it should speak to what kind of wedding they are going to be attending. Ivory cards with black calligraphy exude formality while invitations that take the shape of and look like a boarding pass or luggage tag signify a destination wedding. When done properly, carefully selected details such as the colour, texture, shape and wording make for impactful invitations that express your wedding style.
More Invitation Tips and Tricks:
*Don’t email your invites. Sure, it’s the environmentally friendly option but an occasion of this magnitude deserves printed invitations. And remember, there are ways you can be environmentally conscious when it comes to your invitations. Making a wedding website to convey hotel information and maps is a great way to reduce the amount of paper used.
*Gathering the addresses of your guests can be a tedious task so start early. Have a guest that is moving? Be sure to call them before mailing them the invitation to ensure you are going to be sending it to the right place.
*Assign each guest a number in your master spreadsheet of guest names and addresses. Then write that number on the back of the response card. This will be helpful in identifying who replied in case they return the card but their name is written illegibly or missing all together.
*After all the energy you put into making your invitations flawless to make a good first impression on your guests, be sure to set one aside for your use. Some couples will ask the photographer to take a few shots while others will put it in a frame and display it in their home.
Make sure to come back next Wednesday for more wedding tips.
Happy Planning!