| If you are a Valentine or Spring bride, you are no | | | | Layered shower or rehearsal invitations can be |
| doubt in the throes of wedding invitations as you | | | | coordinated with the wedding invitation or be a |
| are reading this. There is so much to consider | | | | completely different style. So you may have a |
| that it is easy to get overwhelmed. Plus, with the | | | | more formal pocket folder wedding invitation and |
| uncertain economy, the budget you originally set | | | | then compliment it with a more casual, layered |
| may be obsolete. Before you get discouraged, | | | | rehearsal dinner invitation or bride and groom |
| here are 3 ways that Layered Invitations can | | | | shower invitation. Either way, you have a creative |
| help. | | | | look and feel to your wedding events. |
| 1. Layered Wedding Invitations: Very simply, a | | | | 3. Budget and Bonding: Buying and putting |
| layered invitations has a colored backing, and a | | | | together your own layered invitations both saves |
| stock card that can be held together with a | | | | you money and can be a great way for your |
| ribbon. Some companies have a variety of ribbons | | | | families or wedding party to form closer |
| to choose from, others provide a standard choice. | | | | relationships. As this particular invitation is easy to |
| You simply print out your invitation on your home | | | | do, it's a great way to have a party where |
| computer using the templates provided, and then | | | | people can get to know each other while doing an |
| attach the invitation to the colored backing using | | | | easy but important task. And as building |
| the ribbon. For a more secure and finished look, | | | | community is important in marriage, you are |
| you can also use glue dots to attach the two | | | | beginning to build the foundation of your married |
| cards and use the ribbon as a decoration. You can | | | | life with your wedding invitations. |
| add RSVP cards and Direction Inserts as needed. | | | | There is something about actually choosing, |
| Layered Invitations are perfect for simple and | | | | addressing and mailing out your invitations that |
| small weddings, or larger weddings where you | | | | makes your wedding concrete--this is where you |
| want a casual feel. | | | | know you are really getting married. And this is |
| 2. Layered Shower and Rehearsal Dinner | | | | where your guests will begin to feel what kind of |
| Invitations: Although almost everyone focuses | | | | day it is going to be. So, take your time and |
| exclusively on the wedding invitations, there are | | | | make this part of the wedding process creative, |
| many other events that require invitations. | | | | enjoyable and bonding for all. |