How do we find the perfect wedding invitations?
FIRST: make the invitation list. Gather all the addresses from both sides. This may require a little pleasant persuasion. People move so often and names change and it seems to be difficult to get those last few names and addresses together, but it is very important to know exactly how many invitations you need to order. Never get just he right amount. The right amount is never enough….. always round up to be certain that you don’t run out. If you have to re-order a small quantity you will pay considerably more per invitation so in the end you will spend much more than if you simply order a few extra invitations.NEXT: Decide on the tone and feel of the wedding. Will it be a formal affair? Black tie on a Saturday night? Or will this be a more casual gathering of friends and family? Do you prefer a luncheon or a dinner event? Are you thinking about a morning wedding followed by a lovely garden brunch ? The invitation sets the tone. Your wedding invitation tells a story about you, your style and personality. There are so many different types of invitations to choose from. Nowadays we are well beyond the strict guidelines of white or ecru paper with black ink typeface. Even if you are planning a more traditional wedding , then look for a more traditional style invitation paper and update the look by choosing a more contemporary font style or color of ink.
The Perfect Wedding Invitation sets your tone and style: Paper style, font style and ink color are just the beginning of the choices you have when shopping for the perfect wedding invitation. There are theme papers with images of seashells for the seashore lovers along with tropical palm trees for those lucky couples going to Hawaii or other islands for their destination wedding. You can choose from bold , bright prints that have the feel of far away places as well as invitations with glitter and glitz for the wedding with a lot of zing! The new pocket invitation is very popular because everything fits into a folded paper pocket. Recycled paper invitations made from natural materials are very trendy these days and are becoming more available as we realize the effect we have on the environment.
Making the Perfect Wedding Invitation work: Take your time. Enjoy the process. You will have questions. There are lots of details to work through. You will be inviting your close friends and family to the most important day of your life. Feel good about choosing the invitations. Order them in plenty of time. It is best to send them out 6-8 weeks prior to the date of your wedding. Find someone who has good resources and can sit with you to sort out your preferences. Work with a consultant who can guide you as you search through the sample books. Myriam Solomon is an event designer who can help you create your theme, selecting colors and details to illustrate your style. The perfect wedding invitation is just the beginning.
Whether your style is mostly contemporary, slightly traditional or ultra modern, you can choose the perfect wedding invitation to set the tone . Your guests will get a subtle hint about you and your spouse and will enjoy the anticipation of the day as much as you will. Whimsical or stately, your wedding invitation is the first thing anyone can see and will be a lasting memento to treasure for years to come.
After-all, The Perfect Wedding Invitation begins the perfect wedding!
