| One of the most important steps in wedding | | | | invitation with the invitee's name. This means that |
| planning is developing the guest list. Along with the | | | | the invitations will have to be made either by |
| guest list is the wedding invitations. You want to | | | | hand or on the computer and it therefore |
| work carefully on the wedding invitation and make | | | | probably only suitable for small weddings. |
| sure it pulls in the theme of the wedding as much | | | | If you are planning on having a larger sized |
| as possible. You can try to tie in colors and | | | | wedding with over 100 guests or so then it is |
| themes by using different papers and etc. | | | | much easier to pay to have the invitations |
| Thus the wedding invitation card is a great way | | | | professionally printed. |
| to express the theme of the event, inform | | | | 4. For a modern look add color |
| guests in advance when the wedding will take | | | | Traditionally wedding invitations are done in white, |
| place and also it makes the invited guests feel | | | | off white or light ivory or cream colors. However, |
| special and want to come. | | | | there is nothing stating that your invitation has to |
| Below you will find some useful tips in planning | | | | be done this way. Many people are breaking away |
| your wedding invitations. These are just guidelines | | | | from these traditions and using more color in their |
| and not everything but it is a good start to get | | | | invitations. This can work especially well to set a |
| you thinking about what should be included in the | | | | tone for the wedding and also pull in the wedding |
| invitations. | | | | theme. For example if all the bridesmaids are |
| 1. Use a reply card. | | | | wearing light purple dresses then having some light |
| The real basic and most common reason for | | | | purple accents on the invitations can blend the |
| giving out wedding invitations is to determine an | | | | color throughout the event. |
| approximate number of guests that will be | | | | 5. Make sure it fits you. |
| attending. This can be useful for reserving the | | | | You want to make sure that you wedding |
| reception hall, planning the food and making thank | | | | invitation is a reflection of you and your future |
| your wedding favors also. It is helpful to know | | | | husband. If you are more traditional and like the |
| how many people are coming to the wedding and | | | | feeling of a traditional wedding then of course you |
| the more accurate the better. Therefore a reply | | | | will want to stick with a traditional invitation. |
| card is a no brainer because it will ensure that | | | | However, if you are using a theme or are having |
| even many of the lazy people out there will take | | | | a non traditional wedding you can pick this up in |
| the few seconds and return the reply card. Since | | | | the wedding invitation also. For example, a couple |
| it is already in a stamped enveloped and has an | | | | that was really into rock climbing and was getting |
| address they only need to fill out the most basic | | | | married in Yosemite on top of Half Dome sent |
| of information and then drop it in a mail box. So | | | | out invitations that had an outdoor theme to |
| by having a reply card you are more likely to | | | | them. So depending on your own personalities |
| have an accurate count on of the guests. | | | | decide what works best for your own wedding |
| 2. Specify special details | | | | and don't feel stuck to tradition if you don't care |
| Typically weddings are formal events and people | | | | much about it. |
| know to dress accordingly. However, if you are | | | | In summary take some time and plan out your |
| having a themed wedding and would like guests to | | | | wedding invitation carefully. It is a wonderful event |
| wear something different then let them know in | | | | and you want the invitations to set the right tone |
| the invitation. For example if you are getting | | | | and feel for the big day. By thinking about the |
| married on the beach in Hawaii and the dress is | | | | colors, sizes, shapes and type of wedding |
| casual beach wear then you will want to make | | | | invitation that you will be sending to your guests |
| sure you let your guests know in the invitation so | | | | you can you can ensure that you have set the |
| they can plan accordingly. | | | | stage. Often a wedding invitation is the first official |
| 3. Personalize. | | | | announcement of your intention to be married |
| Depending on the size of the event it can be a | | | | and you want it to be a joyous occasion that fits |
| very nice touch to personalize the wedding | | | | with your personalities. |