The Essence Of A Great Wedding Invitation
January 25, 2010
Besides the photos and the memories themselves, the one thing you and your groom will always have from your wedding day is the invitation. In fact, it is probably the best souvenir that any of your guests can save from the event.
Done well, it can be in itself a work of art and a piece of memorabilia. Your wedding probably has a theme, and the invitation is the perfect place to reflect that theme. Whether the theme is beach or fairy tale or a European odyssey, there is a way to personalize your invitation so that everyone has an inkling of what to expect and can look forward to your big day with anticipation. Some people go to traditional printers and engravers, while others savvy enough on the computer may want to print their invitations themselves.
In either case, there must be good taste and common sense used. A wedding is an occasion that should have class and not be crass. Therefore, you may want to think of a slogan for your wedding, related to the theme that appears on the invitations; but it should never demean or offend anyone or insult the institution of marriage.