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Planning the Wedding Guest List and Wedding Invitations

July 6th, 2011 | Rss Feed

Planning the wedding guest list is the most hectic and complicated task in wedding planning. The completion of the guest list is followed by the wedding invitations. Involvement of all your loved and dear ones in your wedding is important for you so the process of sending wedding invitations requires a lot of care and sensitivity on the part of the bride and the groom. The total number of guests is also important from the statistical point of view, as it helps to decide the size of the wedding hall, quantity of food, and other related expenses.

Before starting the process of sending wedding invitations it is important to decide upon the medium of sending them. This can include invitation cards, invitation on telephone, emails, or through a reply card. The choice of invitation medium can depend upon the number of guests and your relationship with them. For instance if you are inviting a very dear friend of yours then you don’t have to make a personal call as he/she would already  know about the dates and venue of the wedding, and thus, a simple invitation card would be enough. But if you are inviting a relative or friend whom you have not spoken to for a long time then to break the ice, a phone call would be better idea.

Reply cards are a good option to know the response of the people in your guest list. When you send a reply card invitation, the person receiving it will send it back which helps you to know whether that person would turn up in your wedding or not. It is a reliable option for deciding many other arrangements in relation to the guests, especially food and selection of wedding venue.

Wedding cards are the most common type of wedding invitation. These cards should be sent to every single person in your wedding list. The main thing to decide and choose in case of invitation cards is their looks. Since a wedding is a happy and joyful event, wedding cards should also be happy and joyful.  Think of teaming up colors with some interesting patterns, themes, and shapes. These patterns and themes can be either of your personal choice or can be based on the ongoing trends and fashion.

Wedding cards usually involve invitations for all the ceremonies attached to the wedding, and thus, all the details should be clearly given in it. The timing and venue of all the ceremonies of the wedding should be clearly mentioned in the card, so that you don’t have to go through continuous inquiry calls. The details mentioned in the invitation cards should also include the dress code and theme of the wedding.

One can get their wedding cards printed either professionally or can make them personally. Personal designing of the card can be done either by hand or through computers. However, keep in mind that having them printed professionally  lets you include the latest designs and patterns in your invitation cards and also frees you from the time consuming task of making them yourself. However, if you are planning a small wedding, and thinking of cutting down the budget, then go and make your own personal card. Whatever you choose to do, always remember that everyone whom you wish would attend your wedding gets the invitations way before the wedding, so that he/she can adjust their schedule accordingly.

This article has been written by an expert associated with WeddingMuseum.com, a company providing wedding planning ideas for today’s brides and grooms.

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5 Tips for Choosing Wedding Invitations

June 22nd, 2011 | Rss Feed

Wedding invitations say a lot about you and they should be something you select with care. There is some good news though. Wedding invites have become far less expensive than in the past. They are now more readily available in unique styles and looks, too. You can often get great looking results that fit your theme and goals. The following are a few tips to help you to choose the best invitation possible.

1.      Pick a theme and be sure your wedding invitations convey that theme. You want them to match the wedding’s theme, even if it is just wedding colors. You can completely match the theme to your wedding or just use colors or a similar look instead.

2.      Be sure the wedding invitations represent the formality of the event. If you plan to have a very formal, black tie event, the invites should match that.

3.      Take the time to consider the wording. Be sure you choose wording that helps to convey who is hosting the event. The wording may or may not be a part of the wedding invitation costs. That could mean that you end up spending more on the invitations.

4.      Choose invitations by the package. That way, they will cover not only the actual invite paper, but also the envelopes, response messages and each of the other parts you need to send out. When you buy these as a set, you can often get matching items and get them for a lower price.

5.      Buy what you love. You should be proud of the invitation and what it stands for. The good news is that most can be very beautiful and convey what you are looking to say. It could be a message of love or of inspiration. Just make sure it is all about the both of you.

Look at a wide variety of options for your wedding invitations. Choose something that works well for your needs, and brings a smile to your face. Comparing a variety of products can help, but it can also become overwhelming. Eventually, you just need to choose something that fits your needs and then go with it. Consider your budget for your invites too, since this can play a role in which invitations you end up buying. Printing and mailing from a company directly is an option but it does add onto the costs.

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Unique Wedding Invitation Ideas

April 26th, 2011 | Rss Feed

Wedding is one of the most awaited moments in every person’s life and everybody puts in efforts to make the day perfect and memorable, not only for the bride and groom, but also for all the family members, friends and guests attending the wedding. To make the wedding perfect and enjoyable, a lot of planning and arrangements are required. One of the most important arrangements is related to the wedding invitations.

If you too are about to get married soon and are excited about your wedding invitation and want it to be unique, you need to take some time and plan on how to make your wedding invitation different from others. Since your wedding invitation will inform your guests about your big day, it itself needs to be very special. The invitation should not only reflect the style and personality of the couple, but in itself should be unique and distinct. To make your wedding invitation special and unique, some of the things that you can do are:

  • Consult your friends or family members who got married recently and get ideas for unique wedding invitation. Since such couples have gone through a marriage recently, they can tell you about the best designers and printers, whom they found during their research. This way you yourself don’t have to waste time looking for the best wedding invitation designers and printers in the town and directly check out the quality and work of those referred by your family or friends. You can also compare their work and prices with one another and choose the most suitable one for yourself.
  • Secondly, check out the different websites, which can help you with your wedding invitations. With the increasing prominence of online business, several wedding planning websites have emerged over the World Wide Web, which can offer you unique and cost effective wedding invitation ideas. Most of these websites have online catalogs of invitation designs, from where you can choose one for yourself. Some of these websites also have to offer paper and printing material at competitive rates for those who want to design their own invitations. These websites can help you greatly in your wedding invitation related research. Right from the design to the quality of paper, you can get ideas about everything associated to wedding invitations. You can combine the ideas available online, with those of your own, and give your wedding invitation a unique touch.
  • You can also take the help of the Wedding Forums to get unique and creative wedding invitation ideas. All you need to do is visit a forum and put up a question about wedding invitation ideas. You will be surprised by the number of responses that you will get from the members of the forum, that too for free.

Every couple wants to have a wedding invitation, which is unique and beautiful, and for this they put in a lot of time, effort and money. However, you should always keep an eye on your budget while looking for wedding invitation ideas, so that you do not end up overspending.

This article has been written by an expert associated with WeddingMuseum.com, a company providing wedding planning help for today’s weddings.

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Wedding Invitation And Stationery

November 23rd, 2010 | Rss Feed

Choosing a wedding invitation, and all the additional wedding stationery, can seem like a confusing undertaking, especially, if you have no prior knowledge on the subject. With that in mind, we decided to compile a general list of wedding paper goods to take into consideration for your big day — including a quick description to help you decipher all the wedding stationery lingo.

Wedding Invitation – The official letter (usually a flat card) inviting guests to your wedding celebration. The traditional wording of a wedding invitation includes the names of the bride and groom, the date, the ceremony location, and let the guests know who’s hosting the wedding (the couple, one set of parents, or both set of parents). They are usually sent 6-8 weeks before the wedding.

Outer Envelope – According to wedding etiquette, outer envelopes are part of the double envelope tradition where the outer envelope is the one addressed, sealed, stamped and mailed to guests.

Inner envelope – In the double envelope tradition, the inner envelope arrives at their destination in pristine condition. The inner envelope only has the name of guests written on it and is never sealed.

Pocketfold - Decorative — and protective — enclosure for your wedding invitation and additional paper goods. They’re usually adorned with ribbons and bows, or closed with a paper band or seal. The pocketfold would take the place of an inner envelope.

Response Card (RSVP) – This card is usually sent with the wedding invitation and comes with a pre-stamped return envelope. The response card needs to be filled out by your guest and return in a timely fashion. Your guests should specify if they will attend the wedding or not — as well as stipulating a specific number of guests.

Reception Card – The card is a way to invite your guests to the reception and give them the location, times and type of reception to be expected. To be sent with the wedding invitation.

Directions Card – Gives out specific instructions on how to reach your wedding’s location. It can also feature a map of the area. Sent along with the wedding invitation.

Thank You Card – The card is a way to thank your guests for attending the wedding and express your gratitude for the wedding gift they gave you. Thank You cards are usually sent 4-6 weeks after the wedding to all your guests.

Save The Date Card – It’s a great way to inform your guests that a date has been selected for your upcoming wedding. The card should be sent at least 6-12 months before the wedding to insure that your guests pencil in your big day on their calendar.

Ceremony Program – Small booklet that informs your guests of the order of service for your ceremony, as well as songs, prayers, readings and vows. You can also include the list of your wedding party and other useful information.

Escort Card – Displays the name of your guests and specifies which table they are assigned to. The formal version is a flat card tucked in its own envelope. The casual version are tent folded cards. Escort cards are usually displayed on a table near the entrance of the reception room.

Place Card – Found at each place setting on all the tables; it assigns a specific seat to each one of your guests.

Table Number Card (or Table Name Card) – Displayed in the center of each table, they’re a way for your guests to easily find their pre-assigned table.

Menu Card - Fun way to decorate each place setting. It’s also a practical way to inform each guest of the food offerings — as well as the various choices for the main course.

Hang Tag or Stickers -  Personalized hang tags or stickers that include the couple’s name and their wedding date. Adds a personal touch to your wedding favors.

Keep in mind that not all the various stationery elements are required for your wedding — except maybe the Invitation, Response card and Thank You card.

About the Author: Nadine Elliott, freelance writer for WeddingMuseum.com.

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What Are Seal and Send Wedding Invitations

June 25th, 2010 | Rss Feed

If you are looking for unique and affordable, seal and send wedding invitations may be your choice.  Their all-in-one design has some very appealing features and benefits that make it economical, eco-friendly, convenient and time-saving.  What more can you ask for in a wedding invitation design.

Here are some attributes of seal and send wedding invitations:

  • All ensemble items can be included in one simple invitation piece.
  • The seal n send invitations easily fold up into their own self-mailing pieces using pre-marked folding lines and are then fastened by clear or decorative seals eliminating the need for mailing envelopes.  This saves time by not having to stuff and address inner and outer envelopes.
  • The response card is attached at the bottom with a perforation for easy removal and return by guests.  Since it is postcard size, no return envelope is needed and the return postage you affix is at the postcard rate which is cheaper than regular first class.
  • Pricing typically includes both the return address printed on the outside when mailing the invitations and also the return mailing address for the response postcards.

There are many beautiful designs of seal and send wedding invitations from classic to contemporary.  There is even a style now that is larger in width so it not only has the response postcard attached at the bottom but also a smaller sized reception card that can also be removed by guests if they so choose.

The seal and send style can also be your choice for other events for which you will need to collect RSVPs for accurate seating and food preparations.  This design could be used for rehearsal dinners, post-wedding receptions, or anniversary celebrations as well as wedding invitations.

Being true to their name, seal and send invitations are all-in-one invites that are easy to fold, seal and send to your wedding guests.

Now that you know all about them, see how seal and send wedding invitations (also known as seal n send) actually look in various designs and colors.  You can also sign up to receive a FREE Guide with tips to prepare you for the entire wedding invitation process at www.PrintedCreationsWeddingStore.com.

About The Author: Sara Haese is the owner of www.PrintedCreationsWeddingStore.com where you’ll find a great online selection of both traditional and contemporary wedding invitations. Visitors can also sign up to receive her FREE Wedding Invitation Guide.

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