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.
Winter Wedding Invitations
September 30, 2009
If you are reading this, then you probably are considering having a winter wedding – Congratulations! You are sure to find that a winter wedding costs less, and allows the opportunity for very unique themes, color schemes and designs. The invitations will be your guest’s first glimpse at the style of your special winter wedding, so you’ll want to pay extra attention when choosing them.
If you’re not yet sold on the concept of a winter wedding, if it seems odd to choose the very opposite season that most weddings are held in, then you’re already thinking on the right track. This is exactly why you will be able to save a lot of money by having your wedding in the winter!
Caterers, reception halls, DJ’s, florists, and every other business that thrives during the typical wedding season, will be hungry for business by wintertime, and will most likely cut you a good deal for their services. Beyond monetary reasons, having your wedding during an “unusual” season opens up a world of beautiful possibilities to express your unique sense of style – especially when picking out the invitations.
What Kind Of Unique Wedding Invitations Are You Looking For?
September 16, 2009
As special events that mean a great deal to their participants, weddings should be exactly as the couples choose. You can find many vendors who provide unique wedding invitations of different styles, but most are variations on the basic, elegant invitation of tradition.
Homemade invitations can create unique mementoes in the wedding album and for the guests. The scrapbooking industry provides stamps, stickers, and other notions and embellishments that would make great homemade wedding invitations. Imagine how guests would feel to receive something that reflects the couple’s uniqueness and sets the stage for a wonderful wedding.
Making your own invitations can be a way not only to have fun but to make everything about your invitations unique and personalized. You can make them look like a store-bought invitations, but imbued with your own taste and style. Many people choose not to take on this project because they fear the wedding is too large and they will get stuck with a huge task, they don’t feel creative enough, or they worry that they are short of time and end up ordering from a vendor.
The Importance Of Wedding Stationary
August 23, 2009
The key to a stress-free wedding is thinking ahead and getting tasks done as early as possible. One detail that can be organized ahead of time is wedding stationery. This often includes invitations, RSVP cards and Thank You notes, including invitations and Thank You notes for related events, like showers and bachelor parties.
It’s never too soon to start planning for your wedding stationery needs. By ordering all of your stationery at the same time you can save time and money in the long run. Getting this out of the way early will leave you with one less thing to worry about in those hectic weeks before the wedding.
