Wedding Invitations For Any Taste!

Dramatic Rose - Black and Red - invitation A black wrap is embossed with a pearl rose for a dramatic way to present your invitation. The curved edges of the wrap open to reveal your wording printed on a red card inside. Envelopes are red to match the insert card. Also available in black and white.

Country Elegance - Invitation A Western hat..a bouquet..linked hearts..all embossed in pearl to introduce your elegant country wedding! The lavishly folded ecru card features your names printed on the front within the hearts and your wording printed inside.

Pearls and Lace - Eggplant Pocket - Laser Cut Invitation The luxurious pairing of pearls and lace turns this laser cut wedding invitation into a true classic. The precision of laser cutting lends the authentic look of lace to each corner of this ecru shimmer card. The square invitation includes an eggplant pocket for a unique presentation. Matching enclosure cards are tiered for attractive stacking in the pocket (sold separately). Invitation includes outer envelopes. Extra postage required. Assembly is required. Glue dots are included. Price includes invitation and pocket. This product features thermography printing, an affordable printing process that results in raised lettering. Please note: a slight variation of color may occur on the back of this invitation due to the unique, laser-cutting process.

Vintage Perch - Invitation A sweet, little bird is embossed in detail within green leaves and a vintage flourish design on this ecru, non-folding invitation. Single envelopes are included. Inner envelopes are not available.

Vintage Nautical - Invitation Introduce your wedding with rustic seaside flair by sending this invitation accented with an anchor design and distressed background in your choice of color. The double-sided invitation is printed with your wording on the front and your names and wedding date on the back in your choice of imprint colors and lettering styles. Invitation includes inner and outer envelopes.

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How to Create Amazing Casual Wedding Invitations

By: Suzanne Bradley

When choosing to use casual invitations for your wedding, you are given an endless amount of amazing ways to incorporate personalization into your theme. From color choices, to wording, photos, and fonts, you can customize casual wedding invitations to an extent that formal invitations simply do not allow. Below are ten surefire ways to create beautiful, casual wedding invitations that reflect your wedding and the undeniable love that you and your significant other share.


Start with a theme that describes the love you two share.


Begin by exploring the hundreds of wedding invitation designs available both online and in stores. If you choose an online wedding site that is able to help you with multiple aspects of planning your wedding, then you can color coordinate your invitations with the rest of your wedding theme. You can also refine your choices according to your motif whether they are floral, hearts, contemporary, romantic or anything else you desire. If you are having trouble picking your theme, browse the available templates to get inspired.


1.  Choose colors that you love.


The use of color is one of the most eye-catching ways to set your invitations apart from any others. For a more contemporary approach you can opt for using a subtle color theme such as a plain lined border on a white card. If you are choosing to have a more eccentric wedding theme, try splashing the invitation canvas with a vibrant floral print such as the eco-friendly American Dream theme, in your choice of poppy orange or delphinium blue. The use of color in a wedding invitation can really bring them to life while tying in with your overall theme.


2.  Consider Font


While you are choosing your colors, it is important to also consider the font style and color. You can choose from a wide variety of colors for your invitation text from black to red and everything in between. It is wise to choose a color that will really pop and stand out on your invitation. Certain styles, such as the striking Rose style, will allow you to choose two ink colors including one for the invitation text and another for the names of the bride and groom.


3.  Invitation Style.


When choosing your invitation it is important to ask yourself if you would prefer a traditional flat card invitation or a folded invitation. Perhaps you would be interested in a double-fold gatefold with die-cut edges enclosing your invitation, or maybe a postcard style invitation printed with your favorite photo of you and your significant other. You can narrow your choices by style until you find an invitation that reflects the wedding ceremony that you are planning. There are endless options from which to choose, the most popular invitation styles including vertical and horizontal bordered cards, and cards that fold into the center.


4.  Match your invitation to your wedding theme.


Try to check out wedding invitations that are designed to match your overall wedding theme. If you are having a beach wedding, or a wedding in a tropical location, try to pick out invitations with a destination theme in mind. For example, you can easily find romantic wedding invitations embellished with embossed seashells or colorful Riviera Stripes for the more contemporary bride. If you are getting married in a castle you can choose a wedding invitation embossed with a castle and knight in shining armor in subtle pearl. Doing a little shopping around can inform you on everything available from country style invitations with gingham check borders to stylish ultra-contemporary wedding invitations splashed with a single bright calla lily in your choice of color.


5.  Customize the wording of your wedding invitation.


It is important to choose the right words for your wedding invitation. If you are unsure as to how to word everything you want to say to your potential guests, you can get help from a wedding invitation wording template. Whether you are requesting the honor of your guest’s presence, or asking for the pleasure of their company, there are many ways to word your wedding invitation to achieve a more personal and casual tone. You might, for instance, invite your wedding guests to “Come share our joy as we start our lives together” or “Celebrate with us, we’re getting hitched!” Options are endless.


6.  Add personal flourishes to your invitation text.


When putting together your casual wedding invitation, you can also choose tiny flourishes or embellishments to serve as borders or separators within your invitation text. Those little flourishes can work to add some casual flavor to your wedding invitations or to give them a hint of formality. Top your wedding invitation text with stylized wedding bells, or perhaps a little cartoon bride and groom, for a more casual approach. Add calligraphic swirls for a hint of formality to an otherwise casual invitation. Keep in mind that very little touches can make a huge impression in the overall appeal of your wedding invitation.



7.  Tie your invitations together.


One of the most popular wedding invitation trends of the last few years is the ribbon tie wrap. Satin ribbon wraps with flat bows are a nod to romance, but you can give it a decidedly casual flair by changing the ribbon material. Instead of the more common satin or organza option, choose raffia for a country style invitation or a thin polka dot grosgrain ribbon for a fresh, contemporary casual look.


8.  Wrap your invitation in vellum


Vellum jackets are not just for formal invitations anymore. They can beautifully add a delicate touch to any casual or contemporary invitation style. Choose a plain folded jacket and seal it with a gold foil seal stamped with the word love. Jackets and wraps can add a special touch to casual and contemporary invitations. Foil seals or ribbons can be used to tie the jacket closed.



9.  Buy blank invitations and do it all yourself.


The more you do yourself, the more you can personalize your invitations. By choosing to print your invitations at home you can choose your favorite font, rearrange the lines and wording, or even add your own clipart or personal artwork.

10 Key Points for Your Wedding Invitation Checklist

10 Key Points for Your Wedding Invitation Checklist

By : Robert Thomson (weddinginvitationstudio.com)



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There are a few things you will want to think about when you are getting ready to order your wedding invitations. You may be worried that you are not going to get what you want. It's really not as hard as you may think.

Colors

When you are looking for the perfect invitations, the first thing you will probably think about is color. When you are looking at the colors that are available to you, you might want to think about the colors that you are using for your wedding. This will help you to keep the same theme for all things that have to do with your wedding. It will also look better and feel more at home for you and your wedding.

Design

Another thing that you may want to look at is the design for your invitations. There are many that you can choose from and sometimes the best ones are not the flashiest. Think about the feeling that you want to give people at your wedding and the design that will best give that to your guests.

Font

There are many different fonts that you can use for your invitations. You will need to know what colors you will need to match the design of the invitation that you are looking into. You also will need a good font that will be easy for your guests to read and will make the invitations look great.

Price

Most weddings have a budget. You will want to make sure you are getting an invitation that will not only look good, but also stay within your budget. Try and talk to the person that is doing your invitations and see if they can give you a bulk deal for the amount that you need for your guests.

Venue

If you are having an outdoor wedding, you may want your invitations to feature a bit of an outdoor vibe. This can be done with both colors and designs.

Time of Year

If you are having a wedding in the summer, you may decide that you want to have a summer theme to your invitations. This may mean that you are keeping the colors bright and summery. If you are having a holiday wedding, you may decide that you want to have a winter theme to your invitations. Of course, you don't have to even go with this kind of theme if you don't want to.

Formality

Weddings can be formal or informal. If you are having a formal wedding, you may want to keep the invitations more formal as well. If you are not having such a formal wedding, you may decide that you want to have your invitations be informal as well. This also will help the guests to know how they should dress for the wedding as well.

Who You Are Working With

When you are looking for a company to do your invitations, you might want to think about what kinds of invitations they have done before. You may also want to see if they have any samples that they can show you. This will help you to get an idea of what they can do for you.

Amount You Need

If you are having a large wedding, you may need a lot of invitations. This can make a difference with the price as well as the time you will need to get the invitations designed and the samples back to you for approval. You will need to think about how long the company will need so you are not worrying about it.

Envelopes

Now that you have the basics of the invitations, you will need to think about the envelopes that will hold the invitations. Many people want to have envelopes that will really make the invitations look good, but simple ones may be all that you need.

There are many people that want to get the best invitations for their money. These simple things should help you to think about what you are doing and what your guests will think before the wedding. Take the time and find the best invitations for your wedding so you will be happy with them.


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Who Pays for What During the Wedding Celebrations

I Now Pronounce You Paid In Full: Who Pays for What During the Wedding

Celebrations

There’s no two ways about it: weddings are expensive. Paying for every detail is enough to drain

any family’s financial coffers and – even worse – leave them wrestling with debt. Especially for new

couples paying their own way during the wedding, the expenses quickly add up.
The following is a traditional guide to dividing expenses equally and fairly among the four major

participants in planning the four main parts of the wedding celebration: rehearsal dinner, ceremony,

reception, and honeymoon. These are guidelines more than rules, and are intended to show tradition more

than carved-in-stone etiquette.

The Bride’s Family

There’s a popular misconception among the unmarried of the world that the bride’s family foots the

entire bill. That’s not entirely true, though unfortunately it may feel that way for the father of the

bride! Traditionally, the bride’s family finances the reception dinner with all its facets: the food,

drink, venue, service staff (including tips), flower arrangements, wedding favors, and any other miscellany.
The bride’s family also pays for many of the necessities leading up to the ceremony: these usually include

the bridal gown, the wedding

invitations and save-the-date reminders, as well as the engagement and wedding photographs.
Finally (!) the wedding ceremony costs, the photographer and videographer fees, the cost of the ring bearer

and flower girl accessories, the transportation costs and bridesmaids bouquets are all picked up by the

bride’s family. Honestly… if you’re the parent of a young girl, start saving right now.

The Bride

Compared to her family, the bride gets off relatively easy. Brides traditionally pay for the

groom’s wedding band, gifts for her

bridesmaids, the bridesmaids’ luncheon, her blood test fees, and the wedding day lingerie. In the

strictest traditional sense, the bride should also pay for her out-of-town bridesmaids accommodations.

The Groom

Okay, guys. Time to pony up. Following the engagement ring (that two-month’s salary guideline is passé, by

the way) you’ve still got a few things left to buy. You’ll pay for the honeymoon, the marriage license, and

gifts for your groomsmen. The gentleman

groom, however, also pays for the bridal bouquet and corsages for your mother and your new mother-in-law.

You’ll also pick up the boutonnieres, ties, and accessories for the groomsmen, and finally the bride’s

wedding ring. Gifts for the ushers and for your parents go the extra distance to showing your class. You

should also pay the honorarium for the judge, justice of the peace, or clergyman who officiates the

ceremony, too.

The Groom’s Family

Besides their own attire, the groom’s family is responsible for the rehearsal dinner and all its

details.

The Maid of Honor

Bachelorette parties and wedding

showers are the responsibility of the maid of honor. This includes all the details, top to bottom.

The Best Man

The best man is master of ceremonies and godfather of the bachelor party, from the planning to the

execution to pouring all the guests into cabs at the end of the night. It’s a dirty job, but someone’s got

to do it.

The Groomsmen and Bridesmaids

Most of the attire – for example, the tuxedo rental and costs of the gown – are the responsibility

of the individual wedding party member. They also give a gift to the newlyweds. Groomsmen arriving from

out-of-town are also expected to pay for their accommodations.

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Know about Different Wedding Traditions

Know about Different Wedding Traditions

by: Stephanie Cutter

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Celebration Indian Wedding Vase

A wedding vase is traditionally used by Native American couples in the Southwest but it is being used increasingly by couples everywhere drawn to the culture's spirituality and reverence for nature, the earth, and the environment. During the ceremony each person drinks from a spout to symbolize both individuality and unity. The Celebration Vase is one-of-a-kind, handcrafted in New Mexico and measures 12" tall. It is signed by the artist, Marcus Homer of the Zuni Pueblo. It is important to know that this vase is made to hold liquid for a very short period of time. The vase should be emptied and dried promptly after the ceremony and should never be used as a vessel for liquid which will destroy the vase. More about the Indian Wedding Vase Ceremony.

Wedding traditions vary significantly from one tradition to another and from one religion to another. Couples who don’t practice the religion want a holy or cultural wedding.

Here are few wedding traditions from different cultures. If you like any of these wedding traditions that has meaning for you, adapt it freely for celebrating your wedding, without thinking about the culture from which it came.

1. Chinese wedding traditions

In Chinese wedding traditions, couples drink goblets of wine and honey. The bride eats jujubes, a date like fruit in order to raise the possibility of having a boy in the future.

2. African-American wedding traditions

Most of the couples from this tradition want to select traditional east African wedding ceremonies, but most have an American wedding. More couples incorporate the ‘jumping the broom’ practice into their weddings.

This custom is invented during the period of slavery when slaves are forbidden to marry. This is a way to express their commitment to one another. In African culture, they use brooms to remove evil from their homes and families. Some others think that this custom is a way to reject the evil that prohibits their union.

3. Jewish wedding traditions

These weddings are filled with tradition, beauty and ritual. Traditions greatly vary between Ashkenazi Jews and Sephardi Jews. Weddings should adhere more strictly to religious traditions if it is a traditional or conservative synagogue when compared to Reform or Reconstructionist synagogue.

Orthodox groom veil the bride in the ceremony prior to the actual wedding. Then groom signs a contract. It is a beautifully decorated document which consists of the promises that groom makes for the bride. The couple should cover their heads. Wedding is usually held in a canopy. After saying the vow, groom puts a gold band to bride’s finger.

4. Native American wedding traditions

There are various American tribes, whereas some wedding traditions are shared by several tribes. Some of these wedding traditions include:

• Northern California wedding traditions: There are two traditions in Northern California Native Americans. They include half marriage and full marriage. In half marriage, man pays half the usual price for the bride. He needs to live in bride’s home under her father’s authority. In full marriage, the man pays the total price of the bride. With his father’s help, he pays for the bride’s family. The future social status of the family and children depends on this price only.

• Delaware traditions: The girl in this tradition who reached puberty may have a union prearranged by their parents. The couple lives together as man and wife. During the occasion, man gives jewelry, blankets or a belt of wampum to bride’s parents. If the parents accept those gifts, then they approve their relation.

• Hopi tradition: In this tradition, either the male or female propose for the relation by presenting food gifts. Marriages are not permitted in this culture.

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Nightfall Indian Wedding Vase

A wedding vase is traditionally used by Native American couples in the Southwest but it is being used increasingly by couples everywhere drawn to the culture's spirituality and reverence for nature, the earth, and the environment. During the ceremony each person drinks from a spout to symbolize both individuality and unity. This vase is one-of-a-kind hand etched and polished in New Mexico with traditional methods and materials. It measures 5.5" tall and is signed by the artist, Brenda.

Double Happiness Tea Ceremony Set

This contemporary tea set allows you to celebrate an age-old Chinese tradition of sharing tea with your family before the wedding. Or, present the set to the bride and groom as a keepsake wedding gift. Each piece bears the Chinese double happiness symbo. The set includes four tea cups and a tea pot beautifully gift boxed.

Tea Ceremony Kneeling Pillow

Luxurious red silk brocade is the perfect background to set off the large embroidered Chinese character of "Xi - Double Happiness". Use it as a kneeling pillow at your traditional tea ceremony or as a decorative accent at a party or in your home. It also makes a very appropriate wedding gift. 100% silk, each pillow measures 18" square.

Valencia Arras Box and Coin Set

This tiny gold box comes filled with 13 traditional arras coins for your wedding ceremony. A gold finish with faux pearl and crystal details make it perfect for presenting your arras coins during the ceremony and for storing them as a keepsake after the wedding. Set includes a hinged-topped box and 13 gold-finish coins. Each box measures 2".

Pearl and Gold Wedding Lasso

This very traditional wedding lasso is made of lustrous faux pearl and finished with rich gold accents. The piece arrives gift boxed for safe keeping before and after your ceremony.

Traditional Jewish Cake Topper

This Jewish groom wears the traditional white yarmulke, while his bride features a beautifully detailed veil, dress and flowers. This piece is made of hand painted porcelain and measures 7.5" tall.

Jewish Breaking Glass Pouch

To represent "Many Pieces, Many Years, and Many Blessings Together", this white pouch is embroidered with a Star of David and closes with a simple ribbon tie. Glass is not included.

"My Beloved" Unity and Kiddush Cup

This handcrafted piece can be used as a traditional Jewish Kiddush cup, or by couples of any denomination as a unity cup. It's created by artist Gary Rosenthal using metal and fused colored glass so every one is one-of-a-kind, and worthy of passing to the next generation. This piece bears handwritten text from the Song of Songs in the Old Testament "I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine".

Star Of David Bookmark Favors

Add a lasting memento to a celebration of Jewish tradition with these Star of David bookmark favors Universally recognized as a symbol of Judaism today, the triumphant Star of David is a revered sign of faith. And, this exceptional bookmark favor makes the most of this treasured design. Available online only, each favor measures 2" x 2" and has a cutout shiny silver metal, six pointed, Star of David shaped charm with a blue tassel attached at its top for marking your last-read page. A perfect choice as Bar or Bat Mitzvah favors or for any Jewish celebration, each bookmark comes packaged in a clear topped box with a blue base, tied with a blue satin ribbon and an attached blue "For You" tag.

Shamrock Medallions Cellophane Favor Bag Kit

Get your creative Irish juices flowing by putting together this kit of three delicious shamrock milk chocolates in a cello bag tied off with a cute organza bow. Each finished favor bag kit measures 4.75"x 3" in size. Includes cellophane bag, 3 milk chocolate shamrock medallions, and organza ribbon in your choice of color. Components are sent flat for a fresh, wrinkle free appearance. Kit assembly is required.

Shamrock/Trinity Love Knot Key Rings

Containing two enduring symbols of love and good fortune, this shamrock/trinity love knot design key ring is a perfect choice Throughout Ireland, both the shamrock and the trinity love knot are much loved emblems of the country's culture and spirit. And, these keychain favors bring both together in one special memento. Each exclusive key chain favor measures 3" x 1 3/4" and features a dramatic green and ivory colored poly resin shamrock and trinity love knot design charm with a silver metal chain and key ring extending from its top. Each comes in a clear topped box with a shamrock design base, tied with a white organza bow and an attached ivory and green oval "For You" tag.

Celtic Shamrock Ring Bearer Pillow

This pillow is made of crisp white linen and comes embroidered with a pretty spray of shamrocks in your choice of green, gold, silver or white thread. A satin ribbon is included on top of the pillow and may be tied in a decorative bow or used to attach your rings to the pillow.

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Money Saving Quick Tips - For planning a wedding

Money Saving Quick Tips - For planning a wedding

By: (California Weddings @ FresnoWeddings.Net)

It's not only time consuming to plan a wedding, but it's also very expensive. Below are some helpful tips to cut some of the costs.

1. To save money on the alcohol bill, try having your waiters walk around and offer your guests their choice of wine, rather than leaving open bottles of wine at every table. Leaving open bottles of wine on every table, may save time, but often results in a lot of wasted wine that you still have to pay for. You can also have wine served in carafes rather than bottles. This way you can buy the much larger bottles which are less expensive than the table size bottles. Let your guests pay for heavier alcoholic drinks themselves via an available bar.

2. When it comes to the bridal gown shops in your area, pick one and stick with that same bridal shop. You may find that some if not many bridal gown shops, as well as tuxedo shops offer discounts or rewards if you use their services to dress your entire party. When you go to a shop to check them out, ask them if they offer any discounts in such a case, or ask them if they have a special "rewards and discounts program". This will also save you the time and trouble of shopping around. Do make sure you're comfortable with that business first, and that you've checked references prior to committing yourself to any one bridal gown shop, or tuxedo shop.

3. Hire two limos instead of one. This may sound silly, but many couples find out the hard way that hiring just one limo for the entire day, can often run into more mony than simply hiring two. If you hire a limo company simply to pick you up and drop you off prior to the ceremony, let them leave, and pay for another limo to come back and pick you up after the ceremony and take you to the reception, you don't have to pay for the waiting period in between. You can save a lot of money simply by not paying for a limo to sit and wait for your ceremony to be over, (especially if it's a Catholic Mass).

5. When it comes to flowers, you really do want to go with a reputable florist in your area, however you may want to ask your florist about going with real flowers on the arrangements that are most important to you, and consider going with silk on the arrangements that guests will only see from far away. Ask your florist about rentals. Most guests will only look and not touch. In my experience in the wedding business, silk is getting better in quality, and is very hard to distinguish even at a close distance. Remember appearance is what matters most, and I've been to some beautifully decorated weddings that were mostly silk, and the guests commented only on the wonderful appearance of the decor, and usually they did not attempt to touch or smell. In some cases two couples getting married in the same location (one after the other) can share the costs of the floral baskets, isle flowers, etc., and save money. Many catholic churches do several ceremonies in a day (back to back), and this may be one case in which shared floral arrangement costs may work out perfectly. Speak to the people in charge at your ceremony location and ask them to help you contact other couples using their facility to discuss this possibility of sharing floral decor and costs for back to back weddings.

6. When it comes to the location of your ceremony and/or reception, pick a location, church, hall, garden etc. that has beautiful architecture, or greenery already. This will save you the need of doing much decorating. If your wedding location of choice is already beautiful, then you've got little decorating to do.

7. Save money on wedding photography (and videography) by hiring a better photographer to do less work ~ Rather than selecting a lower priced photographer and ordering a huge photo package. Basically, , go with a photographer that is trusted and reputable, , and simply order a smaller package. More images can always be purchased at a later date. Don't risk your memories by simply going with the cheapest in town.

8. The date you choose can come with a price tag. Prime dates usually in the early spring, and summer months and always on a Saturday come at a more hefty price with most vendors. If you've got your sights set on a particular wedding vendor for your wedding day, always check their availabiltiy for your date first. Prime dates (usually Saturdays) fill up quite fast with vendors who are in demand. If you put off hiring the vendor of your choice too long, it's a good possibility you'll not be able to hire them for your date. You can always meet with a professional and ask him or her if they have special rates for "off days" meaning any day of the week other than Sat. They may or may not, but it is quite common for wedding vendors to have different rates for days other than Sat. Of course there are pros and cons, but if you're not planning a large wedding (over 150 guests) this could work out quite well for you.

9. Don't get carried away with your guest list. Keep it limited to close relatives and friends. To avoid unexpected guests, be sure to make it clear in your invitations that seating is limited to names listed. If you want an adult only wedding (no children are going to be there), don't feel apologetic for making that clear in your invitations either. Your true friends and caring family will make other arrangements for their children, and will refrain from extending extra invitations themselves.

10. Consider making your own invitations (and avoid spelling errors, which can cost you via re-orders), and if you don't have the time to do so, consider ordering your invitations online. There are several reliable online wedding invitation businesses. Be sure no matter where you decide to go to get your invitations that you check, re-check, and triple check your wording, date, addresses etc. It's quite common for a bride to go alone and order her invitations, and although she may check her wording, and spelling, she may have too much on her mind and simply overlook something minor. It's a good idea to have a second, or even third person go over the wording, dates, times, addresses etc.

4. Consider making some of your decorations yourself. Check your local party supply, and ask a clerk for ideas and tips. You'll be amazed at how much money you will save, and you just might find it a fun thing to do. Have a special day set aside when you, your relatives, and friends can get together and make center pieces, party favors, etc. Using candy as part of wedding favors is always a treat for your guests, and if you buy candy in bulk you'll save money.

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How to Word Wedding Invitations

How to Word Wedding Invitations

by: Robert Reno

It's Spring Wedding Invitations

A fresh spring tulip adorns this rosa pink colored invitation. The silkscreened art is worthy of framing. And what's that on the RSVP card? Why, it's a bumble bee! So fresh, so pretty.

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You should purchase the invites once you have both the reception and ceremony locations confirmed. It is important to include the start time for your reception in-case there is an extended time gap between the ceremony and reception. This is common due to the time involved with driving between the two locations.

There is a small variance in pricing when browsing the different styles, this cost will fluctuate from vendor to vendor. It is typical to pay a 50% retainer to place an order, with the outstanding balance to be paid when delivered. Try to order 5% more invites for situations with last minute guests or mistakes.

How to Write Wedding Invitations

When placing the order for your invites, formally recognize the people giving the wedding. The standard is the full name of the couple, with their date, time and ceremony site address. Are you searching for an example of how to write wedding invitations? Check out our advice below:

If the wedding is given by your mother & father:

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy K. Gregor

request the honor of your presence

at the marriage of their daughter

Sarah Gregor

to

Jeffery Scott Bradley

(etc.)

If the wedding is given by you and the groom:

Sarah Gregor

and Jeffery Scott Bradley

request the honor of your presence

at their marriage

(etc.)

If the wedding is given by your mother, and your father is deceased,

Mrs. Timothy K. Gregor

requests the honor of your presence

at the marriage of her daughter

Sarah Gregor

(etc.)

If your mother has remarried, use her present husband’s name:

Mr and Mrs. James C. Fountain

request the honor of your presence

at the marriage of her daughter

Sarah Gregor

(etc.)

If the wedding is given by your mother, and your parents are divorced, use your mother’s maiden name plus your fathers last name:

Mrs. Bethany Cravin Gregor

requests the honor of your presence

at the marriage of her daughter

Sarah Gregor

(etc.)

If the wedding is given by your father, and either your parents are divorced or your mother is deceased:

Mr. Timothy K. Gregor

requests the honor of your presence

at the marriage of his daughter

Sarah Gregor

(etc.)

If your father has remarried:

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy K. Gregor

request the honor of your presence

at the marriage of his daughter

Sarah Gregor

(etc.)

If the wedding is given by your divorced parents, and each has remarried,

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy K. Gregor

and

Mr. and Mrs. Albert S. Price

request the honor of your presence

at the marriage of their daughter

Sarah Gregor

(etc.)

How to Write Wedding Invites

When finalizing the wording our your wedding invitations, and content style, remember that ‘the honor of your presence’ typically references a formal or religious service and ‘the pleasure of your company’ references a civil or casual service. This is when you should have a consultant help you with wording the finished invites.

The tell tale sign between a civilian and military wedding is the usage of service titles. I’ve included an example below:

~ army, marine corps: rank of captain or higher

~ navy: rank of commodore or higher

Their rank precedes their name, and the service designation follows on the next line under their name:

Commodore Jeffery Scott Bradley

United States Navy

For officers whose ranks are below those listed above, list their name on a single line, with the line below showing their rank and service designation:

Jeffery Scott Bradley

Lieutenant, United States Navy

For military personnel without rank, list their name on a single line, with the line below showing their service designation:

Jeffery Scott Bradley

United States Marine Corps

A bride in the service can refrain from using her own rank and military designation on the invites, unless she would like to be married in her uniform.

Addresses should be done personally by hand. Typically this is done in black ink; however you can stick with the same colors for the printing.

Invites tend to come with (2) envelopes:

When addressing outer envelopes:

~ formal titles such as doctor, captain, and reverend are not abbreviated.

~ Semi-formal titles such as Ms., Mr., and Mrs. can use abbreviation.

~ Avenue, street, road, city, state, etc., are not abbreviated.

When wording your inner envelope, include both the titles and last names of the invited adults only. If you would like to invite children 18 years of age and under, write their first names on a line below their parents on the inner envelope. Children over the age of 18 that are invited receive their own invitations. Try to avoid the phrase ‘and family’, it should be avoid as it can be considered too impersonal.

Mr. and Mrs. Timberland

Joseph, Barbara, and Alexis

After you have addressed your invites, place all cards into your envelopes like this:

~ Put the reception card into your invite

~ Place your RSVP card in its envelope, and put it inside the invite

~ Put map, if necessary, inside invite

~ Put tissue over printed words on invite to avoid ink from smudging

~ Tuck the invitation, have the folded edge facing down into your inner envelope.

- Put your inner envelope into the outer envelope so the wording on your inner envelope faces the flap.

Before buying postage, have all your invites with envelopes weighted to figure out the cost of buying stamps.

Mail your invites all at once, using only first class stamps.

Have the return envelope postage prepaid by include a stamp on your envelope for the response cards.

Refer to the below ex. when wording the response card. This will helps to minimize miscommunication and a prompt response.

The favor of a reply

is requested before

March first.

M_____________________________

will _________ will not _______ attend.

Number of persons: _______________

When purchasing invites, also order any miscellaneous stationery you require:

~ Reception cards, showing times and location of the reception.

~ RSVP cards printed with reply address envelopes; enclose this with your invite to help with planning for head count prior to your big day.

~ Quick thank-you letters have the name of the bride or the bride and groom on the front, leave the inside blank to write a thank you message.

~ Thank-you notes, with a standard message to recognize that a gift is received.

~ Name engraved Napkins/matches available as keepsakes for your family and friends.

~ Announcements, to be mailed to guests that are unable to attend your celebration, but really want to.

~ Pew cards, not commonly used, but appropriate for super-formal environments e.g., with celebrities and dignitaries: pew cards are enclosed with the invites or mailed once their reservation has been received to ensure the appropriate number of seats.

~ Wedding programs show the processional order and naming all those involved. These can be folded even rolled like a scroll and sealed by a ribbon. The wedding program serves as a outline for your formalities and also a nice keepsake for guests.

Programs can even be engraved, printed with an offset printing, or produced by computer with a laser printer, with calligraphy added down the road.

Program covers can easily be purchased from printing companies that have a vast inventory of paper stock. You can also check with wedding invite manufacturers to see more samples of styles. Religious supply companies of bookstores also stock an assortment of church program covers. You can even create your own cover with a special photo of you and your fiancé.

Programs can include the date, time and address, names of the VIPs, their role in your wedding, how they relate to the guests of honor, processional order, mentions of readers or poems. You can also express appreciation on behalf of the families for the guest’s involvement in your special day.

You can expect to make last minute changes. This is why we recommend printing your programs (2) weeks prior to the big day. Give yourself enough time to proof read the wording to prevent and spelling errors.

Keep your thank you cards sweet and to the point. Remember that you will have to write dozens of personal thank-yous for your guests. Thank you cards sent after the wedding can use the couple’s name as being married ex. Mr. & Mrs. Jeffery Scott Bradley. Notes sent prior to the wedding date should be worded to include both their first and last names ex. Mr. Jeffery Scott Bradley and Ms. Sarah Gregor. It is wise to use blank thanks you over the print, this will make your message more meaningful. Try to apply this method to the process:

~ Mention your spouse’s name

~ Mention the gift

~ Tell them what you enjoy about their gift

~ Briefly say how you will use the gift.

Unfortunately we all know that things happen, and if the engagement is broken off after the invites have been mailed, you can mail out a printed announcement discussing the change of plans. Please refer to the below:

Mr. and Mrs. _____________

announce that the marriage of their daughter,

__________ to Mr. ______________,

will not take place.

If the change of plans happens the week of the wedding, then you will have to personally telephone every invited guest. You don’t have to go into details as to why the wedding was called off. Those that sent gifts should have them returned.

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