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invitation is a reflection on the type of wedding its going to be
weather it be formal, informal or themed this will be transparent in the
invitation. The invitation is the only essential stationary required
everything else is optional. Save
the date This
card is sent several months in advance to guests that have a long
distance to travel, it is simple courtesy to let them know your plans so
they can start making their own. These cards only need the Bride and
Grooms names and the date and location of the wedding. It’s a good
idea to include “Invitation to follow” so they don’t keep calling
for the details that are not available yet like reception location and
time. The
Invitation As
before these will reflect the type of wedding to come so chose the style
accordingly. Most people spend between 1-2% of the budget on the
stationary. When ordering your stationary remember to include 10 extra
to provide for mistakes and late invites. This will be cheaper than
having to reorder a new batch. It a good idea to let another person
check the invites before they go out to make sure all is in order and
spelled correctly. The invitation will include the names of the hosts;
the brides name the grooms name, the ceremony location, date and time,
the reception location and the RSVP address. If children are being
invited include on the invitation if not leave out. Reply
Card The
reply card is an optional but efficient way of getting the guest list
finalized. You can also include a menu option so that guest with dietary
needs can be catered for. Don’t for get the stamp so that guest can
reply promptly. Wedding
Service Programme Similar
to mass booklets but contain more information. They may include the
whole wording of the ceremony, which will provide for a lovely memento
of the day especially if the couple has written their own vows. This
also offers the scope to mention deceased loved ones or to give a little
background on the wedding party or to explain any unfamiliar rites. You
can even go further by including poems, photos etc. Place
Cards These
are traditionally small cards engraved with guests name and each seating
place. Now more couples are finding creative ways to replace these. One
option is to carve the names into small pebbles or stones and offer to
guests as a memento you imagination is the limit with this so don’t be
afraid to let it run riot. Thank
you cards These
are absolutely essential to thank each guest for his or her attendants
and gifts you received. You can opt to match these to the invitation
cards or pick up a pack of pre-printed cards from your local card shop.
Take time to write a hand written note to each on the card to each guest
as it is only courtesy and will be remembered. Special
Touches Besides
the choices of text, type, paper and design there are lots of ways to
personalize and add that special touch to your cards. Trimmings can
range from feathers to pearls, shells flowers or ribbons each design can
be unique. Another option can be the original watercolor of the church
where the ceremony is taking place or the coat of arms of the bride and
grooms family branded on the invitation. Photogenic designs and laser
cut monograms of the couple’s initials on the front of the card is a
hot new trend. Information
packs In
addition to the invitation itself you can include directions to the
church and reception, local tourist attractions for distant relatives
and even details of the wedding list. Such details will be appreciated
by the out of town wedding guests who will be unfamiliar with the place
your getting married and be interested in favorite bars, restaurants and
tourist attractions if any. DIY
Stationary One
way to save money and add that personal touch to the stationary is to
make your own. This is more popular than ever and there is an abundant
choice of card paper and trinkets to choose from including high quality
hand made and floral paper. You can add organza ribbon, feathers, shells
the options are limitless all you will need is a printer to add the
script or why not try your hand at some DIY calligraphy to add a
definite personalized touch. Although this method of creating your own
stationary takes time it can be highly rewarding.
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