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August 28, 2010

Choosing a Wedding Invitation for Your Unique Destination Theme

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A popular wedding trend is to hold a destination event where all of the event’s guests travel to a fabulous destination to celebrate together for the couple’s happy day. Destination weddings often take more planning and coordination than traditional weddings, simply because many people will have to coordinate their schedules in order to travel to the ceremony. This can make choosing the appropriate wedding invitations more difficult as well. By planning early, you can find the perfect wedding invitations to use for your big event that perfectly match your theme.

The first thing to consider when choosing a wedding invitation for a destination wedding is how you plan to incorporate the theme into the invitation design. Some couples look at the destination where their wedding will be held and choose invitations that use images associated with that area. For instance, if your destination is a tropical location, you may choose to use summery or beach-style images and colors on your wedding invitations.

If your wedding is at a resort that is well known for being in a certain area or having a certain focus, it can also be very appropriate to use images associated with that area to make your wedding invitations perfect. Consider the time of year that you wedding is taking place as well because this can help to influence the design decisions that you make when choosing your wedding invitations.

A second consideration when choosing wedding invitations for destination weddings is the necessary information that should be provided within your invitation. Traditional wedding invitations actually contain very little information. The most important information on a traditional invitation is the date, time and location. Although this information is also important for a destination wedding, more should be included.

The information that needs to be included on a destination wedding invitation includes; travel transportation suggestions, information for accommodations at the location, and suggested dates of travel in order to coordinate the dates and times when guests arrive at the destination. If discounts are being given by the destination, you should inform your guests about that. Your wedding invitation should inform your guests about every logistical detail of the event that could affect their travel and attendance.

One way to incorporate all of this information on a simple invitation may be to choose a double-sided design. A double-sided design allows you can to include the basic information on the front of the card, and then the travel details on the back of the card. Be sure to proofread your invitations because it is important to include all necessary information and this gives you enough time to make corrections if they are needed.

An important third consideration when choosing wedding invitations for a destination wedding is to include extra stationery if you are planning a secondary reception in your hometown after returning from your wedding. Many couples who have destination weddings choose to have a separate reception when they get home so that they can spend time and celebrate with the loved ones who were unable to attend the actual ceremony. You should include an extra invitation if you have planned such an event so that all of your guests are informed about an alternative or additional event that they can attend.

Finally, you need to remember that with a destination wedding, you should send out your wedding invitations considerably earlier than if all of your guests were located near the big event. Generally, you should allow three to four months for your guests to be able to plan their travel to attend your destination wedding. They may need to secure that time off from their jobs, plan their air travel, save money for the cost of staying at the wedding destination and prepare any other plans necessary for the trip. The more time you can provide for your guests, the more likely they can attend your ceremony.

Wedding invitations for destination weddings can be more complicated than traditional wedding events. With careful consideration and thought, you can find the perfect invitations to use and put them together to include all of the information you need to share with your guests. With your forethought and planning, you can be well prepared to celebrate your wedding day with your friends and family. A destination wedding is in excellent choice because it is beneficial to everybody attending. Your guests are able to enjoy the experience while having a vacation at a new location. A destination wedding may take much longer to plan and your guests should be given ample time to work the date into their schedules. When planning your invitations, it is a great idea to incorporate images of the location as this allows your guests to get a sense of what to expect upon arrival at the location.

Suzanne Bradley is a writer and blogger who discusses topics such as event planning and coordination. Ms. Bradley also writes about specific topics such as wedding gifts andwedding invitations.

August 24, 2010

Wedding Invitation Packages: What to Include

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Your wedding invitation is the front line of your wedding day – it is the first contact you have with your invitees and your first impression of your wedding. This is the prime reason why you should select a wedding invitation that reflects you both as a couple, and reflects the theme, tone and style of your wedding. Often, the main question engaged couples ask is what to include in their wedding invitation packages. Generally speaking, you should send your wedding invitations six to eight weeks in advance of the wedding date.

As for what to include in your wedding invitation, let’s look at a detailed list and explanation of what you should include in an invitation package and some of the extras that you can choose to include as well.

The staples for a wedding invitation include:

<b><i>The Invitation Card</i></b>

The invitation itself is the explanation of who, what, when, where and why you are sending an invitation. It should contain all of the pertinent information so that the invitee knows the answers to all these questions.<b><i>

Who – </i></b>You and your future spouse. <b><i>
What – . </i></b>a wedding, reception, dance, dinner,etc. <b><i>
When – . </i></b>the date of your wedding. <b><i>
Where –.</b> the location where the wedding will take place. Also include where your reception will take place if it is at a different venue than your wedding. <b><i>
Why – .</i></b>because you have hand selected them to share in your special day.

There are many different types of wedding invitation cards to send – folded, double sided, single sided, booklets and much more. You can select the invitation based on how much information you want to put on the card as well as the design you like the most. You can have them printed with calligraphy writing, embossment, engraving, thermography, letterpress color and more. Many times, the invitation card will be in its own envelope inside the mailing envelope.

<b><i>The Invitation Envelope</i></b>

The invitation’s envelope is a non-gummed envelope that contains the invitation itself. It often is chosen to match the invitation in color and style. Put the invitation card inside the invite envelope and place inside the wedding invitation package envelope that you will mail.

<b><i>The Wedding Invitation Package Envelop</i>e</b>

The wedding invite package envelope is a gummed and sealable envelope that you will use for mailing. On this, you will write the recipient’s mailing address to be delivered by postal mail. The mailing envelope can match the rest of your package in color and style, or can be a plainer envelope.

<b><i>Response Card</i></b>

The response card is a staple of wedding invitation packages. This ensures that the recipient will respond to you if they are planning to attend your wedding. You can use a variety of formats for your response card, but you should include a space for their name and number of guests attending. These responses are used to gather totals of attendees for your wedding which will help the caterer and planning of the wedding as a whole.

You should include a pre-addressed and pre-stamped envelope with the response card so that returning your invitation is easy for your invitee. You should request on the response card that they respond at least two weeks before the date of the wedding. This is to help you have enough time to finish the final planning stages of your wedding day.

<b><i>Optional Pieces to Include in Your Wedding Invitation Package</i></b>

There are an unlimited number of options to include in your wedding invitation package, but remember to keep it simple. Include the information that is helpful and the following pieces may be of interest to you to include, based on the location, style and place of your wedding.

<b><i>Reception Card</i></b>

A reception card lists the addresses and times of post-wedding events. A reception card is especially important to send if you are having your reception or other events at a different location from the wedding itself. Be sure to include this information and the addresses of the locations on the reception card.

<b><i>Map and Direction Cards</i></b>

If you are unsure of whether or not out of town guests will be able to find the locations of your wedding day events, be sure to include a card with a map and directions of how to find the locations of the events. Be sure to include each event’s directions and don’t assume that just because someone lives in the same city you do that they will know how to get to a specific place.

<b><i>Accommodation Information</i></b>

Accommodation information cards are a good idea if you’re hosting your wedding at a vacation destination or if you have many out of town guests. Be sure to include airfare, transportation and accommodation arrangements in the information for your prospective guests.

Brian Jenkins is a writer and blogger who discusses topics such as event planning and coordination. Mr. Jenkins also writes about specific topics such as wedding gifts and wedding invitations.

August 17, 2010

Top Wedding Invitation Styles and Wording

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When you are looking at your wedding invitations and trying to decide exactly how you want them to be designed, there are going to be a few things that you should think about, so you can make the best decision for yourself regarding the styles and wording that you choose. It is extremely important to be fully satisfied with your wedding invitations. You will be able to keep the invitations for the rest of your life and remember how special your wedding day was to you and your family.

Styles

The first thing you may want to think about when you are looking at the invitations you might be using is the style. You should keep in mind that the invitation is going to be the first thing that people see or hear about your wedding. You want to make sure that it is the absolute best that it can be. There are plenty of different styles for you to choose from, and you want to make sure that the style you pick says as much about you as it says about your wedding.

The most important thing to remember is that often time’s people depend on the styles of the wedding invitations to create the mood for their wedding and for the festivities that revolve around their wedding. Therefore, it is important for you to remember that you must decide on a style for your invitation that has everything to do with the type of wedding that you want. A very formal wedding, a wedding that is held at night, or a destination wedding, should all have an invitation style that is exclusive to that particular event. You want to be sure that if you don’t have a fancy and formal wedding, your invitation style reflects this. It is very important for you to be able to look at your wedding invitation and see that the style reflects what you are looking to do with the wedding itself.

Weddings today are sometimes con-current with the seasons. These are seasonal reflections of style that work together based on the season in which the wedding takes place. These are also interesting styles for you to choose, because they allow you to personalize it just the same. If your wedding is in December or January, you may want to think about going with a snow or ice theme. If you are getting married in May, you might want to think about the sun shining through and the flowers blossoming.

Wording

Another thing to keep in mind is the wording on the invitations. You want to be sure that the words you use are in tune with your wedding style. There are several things you can do with the words you choose to create a great style for your wedding invitation.

First of all, you might want to think about using words that are more proper and formal if that is the type of wedding you are having. Then obviously use words that are less formal if you are having a more relaxed, casual wedding. Another matter to consider is who is paying for the wedding, and how they should be acknowledged. If your parents are paying for the wedding, they should be mentioned. But when you put them first, it makes it seem like the wedding is a party that they are throwing you. If you change around the wording to have yourself listed first, this makes the wedding seem less formal and allows you to have a bit more fluctuation in the way that your wedding is going to be perceived.

All in all, the style and wording of your invitations are going to be very important. By starting at the beginning, the very first thing that anyone sees about your wedding will be something that you like and admire. You will have a chance to express as much as you want about your wedding through the word choices and through the style of the invitation. All told, you should be able to have a wonderful wedding, and your invitation is only going to be the beginning of it. But, don’t underestimate the importance of having a great invitation. You should really make sure that you get the word out about your wedding in a fashion that is suitable for the event itself. Make sure your invitations say and express exactly what you want people to know about this great day.

When you think about what you would like your wedding to be, you are already thinking about the style that you would like. Once you add the wording into it, you probably already have a good idea of how your wedding invitation should be. With the right wording and style, you’ll find that your wedding invitations are priceless. And that is how you want your wedding day to be remembered.

Rachel Jackson is a freelance writer who writes about family events such as weddings, often focusing on specific aspects of a wedding such as the wedding invitations.

August 15, 2010

Wedding Invitation Trends for the New Year

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Wedding invitation trends are always very interesting to think about because they reflect several different fashion trends in other aspects of weddings such as bridal wear, wedding venues, and the preference of traditional or contemporary weddings. As the New Year begins, there are many new and different themes that are coming into focus. Also, there are several exciting wedding invitation trends that you might want to take part in. Remember, if you are able to use brand new trends in wedding invitation designs, you will find that your wedding invite is even more hip and exciting than you thought it could be.

Incorporating the Seasons

First of all, many people are really trying to incorporate the seasons into their wedding invitation design. In the past this concept has not been overly popular. Other than for some fall weddings which would incorporate reds and oranges in their color schemes. However, this practice is now becoming more and more popular because many people are relying on the season in which their wedding takes place to really give them a good start for the theme of their entire celebration. When this happens, more people put the season into their invites to begin with.

The typical fall colors are still used, and when a wedding takes place in the fall, it is not uncommon to use the reds, oranges, and yellows as they might be used in the wedding design, in the invite as well. Other seasons are also being used. When a winter wedding is being planned, the invites are often done with whites, blues and purples, and often with designs like snowflakes and ice crystals, all design elements that really speak to the season. When a wedding takes place in the spring, pale colors and flowers are used in the invitation, and for a summer wedding, there are often beach scenes, sandy colors, or bright colors that are used. This reflection of the season is often something that is done on the invitations, as well as something that is done with the theme of the wedding.

Straight Lines and Borders

When colors are simply used in wedding invitations, one style that is becoming trendier is that of straight lines and thick borders. These are being seen even more in wedding invitations than they used to be. This is a style and an idea that many brides and grooms are incorporating. This goes along with the idea of structure and form that is very popular in design today, leaving behind the frilly and flowery type of designs of the past.

Bright Colors

Bright colors are another type of trend that is increasingly seen in wedding invitations. In the past, muted and dark colors were seen because all weddings were seen as very formal events, rather than the fun, exciting affairs they have become. However, with bright colors and exciting designs, wedding invitations can give a casual lift to any type of wedding. If you want to have a great wedding, but you do not want it to be as somber and formal as, let’s say, your mother’s wedding, then you should think about using bright colors in your invitations.

Unique Fonts

Another trend that is being seen with wedding invitations is unique fonts. In the past, most of the invites were done with script type writing, to mirror beautiful hand written invitations of the past. However, sometimes this writing can look archaic, even if it looks beautiful. These fonts are usually best suited for the traditional wedding invitations. Many couples are using unique fonts, even printed fonts that are not cursive and are not flowing. A big trend in fonts is not using capital letters, but having everything written in lower case instead. Another trend is to use round and thick fonts instead of flowing fonts. All of these images of fonts serve to help a couple make their invitations into a clear indication of what their wedding is going to be. The font of your wedding invitations will once again give the feel of a laid back gathering, or a formal event.

Re-wording Ideas

Another trend that you might want to think about when it comes to your wedding invitations is going to be rewording the classic ideas that you have probably heard one-hundred times before about weddings. Many people are playing with the formality of the words that are used in the wedding invitation. Sometimes the words are made more formal to fit the wedding, and sometimes they are made very informal, also to fit the needs of the bride and groom and of the wedding as a whole. You might want to think about the ways that you can do this with your own wedding invitations. If the wedding is going to take place on the beaches of Jamaica, there is a good chance you would not be using the same words you would be using if the wedding was in the ballroom in the nicest hotel in the city. The invitation should reflect the event.

Rachel Jackson is a freelance writer who writes about family events such as weddings, often focusing on specific aspects of a wedding such as the wedding invitations.

July 26, 2010

Beautiful Wedding Invitation Styles for a Summer Weddings

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Your wonderful wedding memories begin well before the day you walk down the aisle. The entire planning process, including sending out those beautiful wedding invitations to your family and friends, is a time you will never forget. Your wedding invitation is important because it is one of the first accessories of your wedding that your guests get to see. Many people agree that your wedding invitations are the signature of your wedding, setting the tone of how your special day is going to be. Because of this, it is important to be sure that your wedding invitations are unique and special. For a summer wedding, it is important to start perusing the selections early since there are hundreds of options that you can choose from regarding your wedding invite.

It is important to remember that guests should receive your wedding invitations at least five or six weeks before your big day. It is crucial to get your invitations out early so that guests can make any necessary travel arrangements in order to attend. Therefore, you will need to have your wedding invitations decided upon, written, ordered, and picked up well in advance. This might very well mean that you are huddled over a computer in January, trying to decide on wedding invitations for your August wedding. When you are creating your wedding invitations, try not to let the current season drag you down, or influence you too much. There are plenty of great styles of wedding invitations for a summer wedding, no matter when you order them.

When you start to look at designs for your summer wedding invitations, there are a few elements that can influence your decision. Many brides like to coordinate the summer seasons colors and themes into their invitation. It is important to also try to incorporate your wedding’s colors, themes, and ideas into the invitation as well. The last component that should influence your wedding invitation decision is your own personal preference. Make sure you are extremely satisfied with your final selection of wedding invitations.

As stated above, it is important to coordinate the summer season’s themes and colors into your summer wedding invitation. There are many components that most people automatically associate with summer. You might use ideas such as sunlight or sunsets, or even fresh cut grass. You also might use elements such as beaches, a summertime boardwalk, or even trips and traveling, other popular summer time activities. When having a summer wedding, try to add slight touches of summer themes to your invitation. Trees that are full of leaves, bright sunlight, and clear water are all ideas that you might want to use in this type of wedding invitation. The entire theme of summer can be beautifully tied together in your wedding through your invitations.

When planning your summer wedding, you should also try to look at the colors of the summer season to see how you can incorporate those colors into your wedding invitations. There are many colors that remind people of the warm summer months. Vibrantly bright colors such as shades of red, blue, green, and yellow are all great colors for summer. In the early spring and summer months, people refer to pastels and lighter colors. As the summer wears on the colors have a tendency to get bolder and brighter. Depending on when your wedding takes place, you might want to consider using those colors and color schemes for your wedding invitation.

You will also want to incorporate the rest of your wedding themes, colors, and ideas into your invitation. Many people prefer to include the colors that they are using in their wedding ceremony and bridal party in their invitations. If you already have a color scheme picked out, then you want your summertime wedding invitations to follow that color scheme. If there are other design elements that you plan on including in your wedding, or specific styles you want, then you should try to include those in your wedding invitations as well, in attempts to have a cohesively designed summer wedding.

Try to remember that the final, and most important, part of choosing your wedding invitations, is to think about which wedding invitations will make you and your soon-to-be-spouse the happiest. If you have several options to choose from that all look great and fit well with your summer wedding theme and ideas, you might need to sit down together and choose which ones you both like the best. After all, the most important part of your wedding, no matter what month it is in, is that you are completely happy with the results.

Sandy Darson is a freelance writer who writes about event planning, often discussing a specific aspect of event planning such as wedding invitations.

February 28, 2010

Layered Wedding Invitation Fleurs de Beurre

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  • Format: Layered
  • Paper Weight: 111lb Card Stock
  • Package Quantity: 10 Pack

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Layered invitation kit both contemporary and elegant. Easily create and print this high end invitation at home for a fraction of the cost. All the invitation papers and supplies to make this kit are included. Layered Invitation Kit Includes:10 Crocum (Vivid Yellow) A7 Envelopes10 Eboreus (Soft Butter) Backing Cards10 White Vellum Overlay Papers10 Floral Ivory Chiyogami Envelope Liners10 Floral Ivory Chiyogami Bands… More >>

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Platinum Hearts Invitation Kit

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“Perfect for the do-it-yourself bride, our printable invitations are easy, with only a few simple steps you can print these invitations on your home computer or at your local printer for only a few cents. Two Hearts become one with this white and platinum invitation. Available in white with platinum hearts and a 1/2″” platinum border. Includes; 50 invitations, 50 matching envelopes, 50 response cards, and 50 response envelopes. We also include a test sheet with ea… More >>

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Artistic Daisy Silver Wedding Invitation

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This lighthearted wedding invitation with our Artistic Daisy motif is an all time favorite. The stylized daisy is silver embossed on our 80# radiant white cardstock…. More >>

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February 27, 2010

Anna Griffin – The Wedding Studio – Red Floral Wedding Invitation Kit – 50/50/50/50

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  • Beautiful Anna Griffin wedding invitation kit
  • Features beautiful red flowers display with velum overlay
  • 50 invitations with envelopes
  • 50 response cards with envelopes

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This is a box of 50 wedding invitations from The Wedding Studio by Anna Griffin. The invitations consists of thick ecru backing with a rose print. The top layer is a translucent vellum with your special wording. Both layers are held together with a sheer white bow. This invitation has a traditional botanical feel. Each box has 50 invitations with envelopes and 50 response cards with envelopes. You can easily print your own invitations with these cards following the … More >>

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Wedding Invitation Designs To Make Your Celebration Stand Out

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For anyone planning a wedding, the objective is often to make it an event to remember and something that can be talked about for months if not years to come. This requires careful attention to every element of the wedding and reception. This includes dresses, tuxedoes, accessories, flowers, decorations, food and drink, right down to the favors and the reception table arrangements. Wedding invitations are also important and should include a design that your guests can remember for many years.

 

The wedding invitations you send out are the first indication, for your guests, that a wedding date has officially been set, so the importance of wedding invitations cannot be overstated. Your wedding invitations not only set the theme for the wedding, they also provide your guests with a little insight into the tastes and personality of the couple who is to be married. If you want to make your celebration stand out so that it can be both anticipated and remembered, begin by choosing the very best and unique wedding invitations you can find.

 

Choosing Colors

Making your celebration stand out does not have to mean choosing the brightest, boldest wedding invitation colors you can find, but color coordination is always a good idea, because the colors you choose help set the theme and tone for your wedding.

 

If you have already chosen theme colors for your wedding, then applying those colors to your wedding invitations is a simple matter. Look at the colors you have chosen, and then think about how to apply those to your invites. For example, if you have chosen gold and yellow as your wedding colors, perhaps you could choose wedding invitations with text written in gold ink on off-white paper, with yellow or yellow-accented envelopes.

 

On the other hand, if you have not yet chosen your wedding colors at the time you select your invitations, perhaps this is the perfect time to do so! How do you choose your wedding colors? Think about elements such as your bridesmaid dresses, your bridal bouquet, or the types of decorations you have chosen for the wedding and reception. Typically, you can select one or two complementary colors to use in each case. Once you have chosen those colors, simply apply them to your invitations to link them to the wedding.

 

Finding the right mix of colors is definitely an important step when it comes to choosing wedding invitations because they can make your wedding stand out. Therefore, if you are looking for attention-grabbing wedding invitations on a budget, choosing your colors thoughtfully is a great way to achieve this.

 

Styles, Shapes, and More

If your wedding invitation budget stretches to more than color choices, you should have a great chance to create wedding invitations that are going to be noticed. There are so many options these days, in terms of colors, fonts, embossing, images, watermarks, and additional decorations such as ribbons and strings, bows and glitter. You can really let your imagination run wild and create whatever you think would look best.

 

There are some simply stunning wedding invitation styles available, with bright colors, beautiful images, attention-grabbing fonts, and decorative accents. For a spring wedding, the “American Dream” style is just perfect, with its eye-catching orange or blue wildflowers and contrastingly plain font. Choose matching response, reception, thank-you cards and many other elements for a really standout look that brings all the different aspects of your wedding together in sharp relief.

 

For a romantic addition to your wedding invitations, the “Love Knot” style is perfect, with its luscious cream cardstock, flowing font, and the beautiful bow that holds the entire invitation together. Choose a deep red, pink, or any pastel color you desire for a beautifully romantic look, and the accent ribbon can add an eye-catching element that can make your entire celebration stand out from the very beginning.

 

Contemporary stripes in the “Riviera” or “Resort” style are definitely very eye-catching designs. Pin stripes in several contrasting colors make these invitations a breeze to pair with almost any wedding color set, and they certainly grab one’s attention. Tie the invitation together with contrasting ribbon or raffia for a particularly attractive look, and your guests should be eagerly anticipating the big day.

 

There are plenty of options for additional decorative elements, too. From sensual satin ribbons to funky polka dots, romantic organza bows, invitation seals to place on the outside of your envelopes, pretty little heart stickers for invitations or envelopes, and other fun decorations to give your invitations a little extra “kick.” With invitations and decorations like these, your celebration is guaranteed to stand out from the very beginning! While planning your wedding, keep in mind the importance of your wedding invitations. You should carefully choose these invitations because they serve a greater purpose than informing your guests about the date of the celebration.

Cynthia Andrews is a freelance writer who writes about weddings and other family events. Ms. Jackson often writes about specific aspects of a weeding such as the wedding invitations.

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