Finding the Perfect Wedding Invitation

Author:  Stephanie

Invitations are an easily overlooked aspect in the planning of a wedding.  With the venue choices, flowers, cakes and all the other minute details that tie together a beautiful day, the invitation often gets lost in the shuffle.   A sad fact, being that the printed wedding invitation dates back to before the Middle Ages when nobility would commission monks to handcraft their notices which often carried a coat of arms with a wax seal.  While a coat of arms is seldom seen in the new millennium, so is a special invitation.

During the Wedding Season, invitations fill mailboxes and have a tendency to blend together.  While there are different fonts and colors, they all seem to look somewhat the same.  As a bride to be, you are constantly looking for special touches and ways to set your event apart.  Start with your invitation.  They are a cornerstone of your wedding as they are the first official announcement of your special day.  They inform your guests of the basics but also set the tone of what your guests can expect at your wedding.  Guests will make travel arrangements, purchases and even pick out clothing based off your invitation. … Continue Reading

Invites – Your First Impression

Invitations are the first glimpse your guests will receive about your wedding and your future life as husband and wife. Loose your imagination and unleash your creativity!

DIY couples can print invitations on a map for a destination wedding. Vintage handkerchiefs can be recycled and printed with your information for a sweetly nostalgic impression.

The traditional ivory background with black printing is always in style. A modern take on this elegant style is white printing on a black background. This makes a very sophisticated impression while still keeping with tradition. … Continue Reading

Beach Theme Wedding Invitations

Author: Marisilda Garcia

Living along the Southern California coast has its perks. Of the many advantages, having a beach wedding is on top of the list. If you decide to have a beach wedding or a beach themed wedding, you can incorporate a lot of “beach” ideas into your wedding.

First, decide what kind of invitation you like. It used to be that wedding invitations were always very traditional in their color and appearance. Today, wedding invitations come in a vast array of exciting colors, styles and themes to reflect the modern wedding couples.

Whether you are sending your save the date, rehearsal dinner invitation or your wedding invite, it is a good start is to pick a theme and follow it throughout your wedding day. Invitations can be custom designed. Order from a tradition book or have a unique invitation design that includes hand calligraphy. The wedding invitation is the ultimate scene setter and speaks volumes about the type of event you are hosting.

Event Designers and wedding planners are great resources for invitation and décor ideas. They have experience and have seen many styles of invitations, so you might want to ask their advice.

Happy Planning

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