How i will choose my wedding invitations ?

Once you and your fiancé settle on your wedding date and venue. It’s time to have your nearest and dearest mark your big day on their calendars! But, choosing your wedding invitations is a big decision. It’s the first look at the aesthetic of your nuptials and can set the tone for all the festivities to come. And, above all else, they need to make sure all your guests are fully informed on the details. After all, you want to make sure they know about every wedding event, understand dress code, and can RSVP by your deadline.

A wedding invitation is more than just a simple letter in the mail. You could go the classic route and send a full invitation suite, which involves choosing paper, fonts, and multiple inserts to inform your guests in style. Or, you could even send digital invites that lead people to a well-designed wedding website. This guide will break down everything. From how much invitations cost to when to send them in the mail to inspiration on how to choose the right designs to fit your wedding style.

Choose a wedding theme

Choosing a wedding theme is a great way to inject your own style and personality into your big day. You may decide on your theme based upon the style of your venue or you may wish to centre your wedding around your shared interests as a couple. Whether you see yourself as a fairytale or a boho bride, take the time to browse through wedding invitation designs online to get a sense of what type of invites suits your style and theme. A good place to start is by setting up a Pinterest board to keep track of your ideas, searching for key terms related to your theme. Building on the ideas of other brides and grooms.

Pick a wedding colour scheme

If you have been dreaming about your big day since you were a little girl and have just been waiting for him to pop the question. You may already have a colour scheme in mind before you start looking at wedding stationery. Otherwise, it is a good idea to start discussing this as a couple early on in the planning stage.

Think about the season

Inspiration can also come from the time of year that you are getting married. Many wedding venues are transformed by the seasons. With a countryside venue having a completely different feel in the height of spring to the depths of winter. Bright colours and floral wedding invitations are perfect for a spring or summer wedding, whilst cool colours and festive motifs will evoke the joys of your winter celebration!

Get your dates straight

Having the important dates to hand will help you decide when to send out your wedding invitations.  Will make sure that you include the important information on your invites. Aim to send out your wedding invitations around three to four months before the big day. Leaving even more time if you are hosting a destination wedding, for which your guests will need to organize flights and accommodation. Ask your wedding stationery supplier how long it takes for wedding invitations to be printed and dispatched so that you leave yourself enough time!

Your RSVP deadline also has an important part to play, as you will want to give your guests around a month to reply to your invitations. Set your RSVP date far enough in advance of the final cut off for suppliers so that you have a bit of time to chase any unanswered wedding invitations.

Add a personal touch

You can also dress up your invitations with various accessories to make them that extra bit special. Seal your envelopes with matching wedding stickers or tie a piece of vintage lace around each wedding invitation for a more personal touch. The little details can make all the difference when it comes to weddings!

You can also make your wedding invitations personal for your guests by writing out their names by hand. (which will also help you make it clear whether plus ones and children are invited to the wedding). Get practicing your calligraphy or draft in a member of your bridal party who has lovely handwriting.

Start thinking about the rest of your wedding stationery

Your wedding invitations may be your first piece of wedding stationery. But they aren’t the only item of stationery on your checklist. There is a whole host of on-the-day wedding stationery. Items to consider before making it all the way to your wedding thank you cards! Whilst there is no obligation to make sure that everything matches. Coordinated wedding stationery does have a true wow factor. You may, therefore, want to think about the matching menus and place cards when ordering your wedding invitations to start envisaging your wedding decorations.

Save-the-Date Card

Save the Date aren’t mandatory but, if you do choose to send one. It should be sent six to eight months in advance and mention the city and state of your wedding. Your wedding website, and that a formal invitation will follow. Destination wedding save-the-dates can be sent up to a year in advance.

Ceremony Program

These are optional, especially if the ceremony is on the shorter side. If you choose to create one. It typically includes the couple’s name, date, location of the ceremony, a brief welcome, an overview of the proceedings, and the names of everyone involved in the ceremony.

Escort Cards

Escort cards help direct guests to their assigned tables. Individual cards or a sign listing the names of guests and their designated tables are usually placed at the entrance of the reception.

Place Cards

Place cards are more formal than escort cards and are, therefore, optional. They designate what table a guest will be sitting at along with the seat. They’re typically used for sit-down dinner receptions and help the venue determine which guest is getting what meal.

Table Number Cards

This is important to include, especially if you’re having a big wedding. It helps guests find their seats and provides some organization. Make sure the numbers printed on the cards are big enough for people to see.

Menu Cards

Menu cards give an overview of what will be served for the meal. Some will include options to choose from (entreé, sides, and dessert) while others (buffet or family-style) will simply include the food on offer.

After the Wedding

Thank-You Cards

Generally, thank-you cards should include the gift giver’s name, what they bought, and a note of appreciation. They should be sent out within three weeks of receiving the gift. If you want to include photos from your wedding on or within your thank-you cards, they can be sent out a little later.