WEDDING CARDS
May 29, 2009
Invitation is a reflection on the type of wedding its going to be the climate to be formal, informal or theme that will be transparent in the invitation. The invitation is the only essential stationary required everything else is optional.
Save the date
This card is sent several months in advance to customers who have to travel a long distance, it is simple courtesy to let them know your plans so they can start making their own. These cards only need the bride and grooms names and date and place of the wedding. It’sa good idea to include “Invitation to follow” do not ask to keep the details are not yet available, such as location and time of receipt.
The Invitation
As before they reflect the type of wedding to give way to choose the style accordingly. Most people spend between 1-2% of the budget in the state. When ordering your stationary remember to provide 10 additional errors and late invites. This will be cheaper than having to reorder a new batch. It’sa good idea to let the other person invited to check before leaving to make sure everything is in order and spelled correctly. The invitation shall contain the names of the hosts, the name of the bride grooms name, the ceremony location, date and time, location and reception RSVP address. If children are being invited to include in the invitation, if not ignored.
Reply card
The reply card optional but is an effective way to get the guest list finalized. It may also include a menu option for customers with dietary needs can be met. Not to get the stamp so that guest can reply promptly.
Wedding Services Program
Similar to mass booklets but contain more information. May include the entire text of the ceremony, which will provide a nice souvenir for the couple of days, especially if you have written their own vows. This also offers the scope to mention deceased loved ones or give a little background on the wedding party or to explain any unfamiliar rites. You can even go further by including poems, photos etc.
Place Cards
These are traditionally small cards engraved with guests name and each seating. Now more couples are finding creative ways to replace them. One option is to carve the names on small stones or pebbles and offers to customers as a reminder that the imagination is the limit with this, so do not be afraid to stop running riot.
Thank You Cards
These are absolutely essential to thank each guest for their attendance and gifts received. You can choose to match these to the invitation cards or pick up a package of pre-printed cards of your local store on the card. Take the time to write a handwritten note to each card for each client, since only courtesy and will be remembered.
Special touches
In addition to the text options, type, paper and design there are many ways to customize and add that special touch to your cards. Ornaments of feathers can go to pearls, shells flowers or ribbons each design can be unique.
Another option may be the original watercolor of the church where the ceremony is conducted or the arms of the family of the bride and groom brand in the invitation.
Photogenic designs and laser cut monograms of the couple’s initials on the front of the card is a hot new trend.
Information packs
In addition to the invitation you can include directions to the church and reception, local tourist attractions for distant relatives and even details of the wedding list. Such information will be appreciated by the people of the guests who are familiar with the place of their marriage and have an interest in favorite bars, restaurants and tourist attractions, if any.
DIY Stationary
One way to save money and add a personal touch to the stationary is to make your own. This is more popular than ever and there is an abundant choice of card paper and trinkets to choose from including high quality and handmade paper flowers.
You can add organza ribbon, feathers, shells the options are limitless all you need is a printer to add the script or why not try your hand at some DIY calligraphy to add a personalized touch defined. Although this method of creating your own stationary takes time it can be very rewarding.