| When planning a wedding there is no end to the | | | | happy to offer samples of their work for your |
| details the bride is expected to take care of. | | | | consideration. |
| Shopping for the perfect wedding invitations that | | | | |
| set the tone for the big event should be a | | | | 5. Pricing. By ordering your invitations online |
| pleasurable experience. Today’s brides can | | | | you can very easily and quickly compare pricing |
| now enjoy purchasing their perfect wedding | | | | between several designs that you like. Also look |
| invitations online without ever having to leave | | | | for quantity price breaks. You may only need to |
| home. To insure your printed invitations are | | | | order a few extra invitations to pay less overall. |
| exactly what you had hoped for, here are some | | | | Make sure your custom imprinted verse and |
| tips to consider when ordering your wedding | | | | personalization is included in the base price and not |
| invitations online. | | | | an additional charge. Also confirm that envelopes |
| | | | | are included. Online invitations are affordable and |
| 1. Selection. A thumbnail image will tell you | | | | may allow you the option to order something just |
| much about the invitation you are viewing but also | | | | a bit more special and still stay within your budget. |
| remember to read the fine print. Review the | | | | |
| description for more detailed information. For | | | | 6. Delivery. Once you have made your |
| example, your computer monitor may appear to | | | | selection you will look forward to receiving your |
| be one color but the description will often explain | | | | finished product. The website should be able to |
| the color you are seeing in more detail. This | | | | give you an idea of when you might expect your |
| may mean the difference between receiving a | | | | shipment. Of course it is impossible to give an |
| white invitation and an ecru one. Find a site that | | | | exact date, but a fairly accurate estimation of |
| includes a feature to zoom in or enlarge areas on | | | | production turnaround should be available before |
| your screen to show more detail. | | | | you place your order. Confirm that you also |
| | | | have options in how they are shipped. Is ground |
| | | | | the norm? Are faster options available? You |
| 2. Craftsmanship. Do a bit of research to see | | | | will need to allow time to receive your invitations |
| just how your invitations will be made. Will they | | | | and get them mailed six to eight weeks before |
| be elegantly printed by a process called | | | | the wedding, so plan accordingly. |
| thermography that allows you to feel the raised | | | | |
| lettering? Is there a guarantee against defects in | | | | |
| craftsmanship? Unique and elegant invitations are | | | | 7. Customer Service. Your wedding invitations |
| available online with embossed details, die cut | | | | set the tone for your wedding and should be |
| specialty features and a variety of ink colors. | | | | exactly what you had hoped for. To insure that |
| The workmanship should be guaranteed. | | | | your purchasing experience is pleasant, exceptional |
| | | | | customer service should be available. Confirm |
| 3. Proofing. Online proofing is a great feature. | | | | that the online company you hope to order from |
| It allows you to see how the printed invitation will | | | | provides best in class customer service. Can |
| look before you even place your order. Make | | | | they be contacted via email, fax and phone? |
| sure you very carefully review the online proof. | | | | Are customer service professionals available when |
| If the invitations you receive match the proof | | | | you have questions? Is there a “live” |
| you approved, any errors in printing will be at | | | | person you can talk to? Do those professionals |
| your expense. You may also want to consider | | | | know their products and what is involved in |
| receiving an actual printed proof for review. | | | | planning a wedding? |
| There is normally a charge for this service but it | | | | |
| should be offered as an option. | | | | Ordering wedding invitations online should be a |
| | | | | fun experience. You and your fiancé, mother |
| 4. Samples. You may want to hold an invitation | | | | or bridesmaids can all help in the selection process |
| in your hands to see exactly what it looks like | | | | if you want, without trips to a retailer or the |
| before you place your order and to feel the | | | | inclusion of a middle-man markup. You can select |
| paper and confirm the stock and chosen ink | | | | from hundreds of designs all at the click of a |
| color. For unique invitations you may want to | | | | button. With a bit of background research, |
| see exactly how the die cut works or embossing | | | | finding a website you can trust and ordering your |
| feels. For this you will want to be able to order | | | | wedding stationery online should be one of the |
| actual samples for review. When selecting your | | | | easiest decisions you make as you plan your |
| online supplier, make sure they offer this service | | | | perfect wedding. |
| at no additional charge. A good supplier should be | | | | |