Tips on Wedding Invitations

Because the invitations reflect the tone of your wedding
they should be considered early on in your planning
activities. Once you have developed your guest list,
selected your ceremony and reception venues and decided
on the degree of formality you wish to express
throughout your wedding, you can comfortably begin to
search for your invitations and other printed materials.
Do not be overwhelmed by the myriad of choices that
are available for you. At one time, there were few options
in paper and print styles. Today’s bride has a wide range
of both from which to select.
Consider these points as you shop for your paper
trousseau.
Take your business to a store that specializes in wedding
papers. The staff there will have the expertise and
experience to help you with paper selections and correct
wordings. Their advice can end up saving you time and
often money as well.
You will likely be ordering more than just invitations so
consider these other items as well: save the date cards,
insert cards (directions or other information) RSVP
cards, place cards and assignment charts, menus, thank
you cards, programs and of course the invitations. Figure
in all of the options as you look at pricing.
When you place your order, be sure to order extras of
every item. Make sure that you send one of everything
to yourself when the rest go out so you can monitor the
delivery dates.
Be sure that you allow enough time to order, address
and send the invitation packages. Double check with
your print specialist on the time frame required for satisfactory
order completion. Most experts agree that invitations
should go out 6-8 weeks prior to the ceremony.
Consider purchasing special issue postage stamps
rather than just ordinary stamps. Check with your local
postal service for the options that may work for you. Be
sure to check on delivery times if you select a personalized
stamp pattern.
Always, always double check the proofs of the invitation
copy. Have someone else double check you as well.
It is easy to skip over and not notice errors in copy with
are so familiar. A misspelled name can cause
unnecessary delays and expense.
If children are being invited to the wedding and reception,
their names are usually included on the envelope,
clearly letting the parents know that the children are
invited. If children are not to be included, just the invited
are listed.