Tips for the Perfect Wedding Invitations
The world of wedding invitations is vast, with endless possibilities and combinations to let your creative spirit soar. Inviting family and friends to your special day is a very personal and meaningful experience, which is why invitations play a crucial part in the wedding planning process. There are several things you should consider when selecting your wedding invitations. Here are some tips and ideas from Invitations by Dawn to keep in mind as you embark on the search for the perfect invitations to formally invite loved ones to the upcoming celebration.
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Say It The Right Way
Your wedding invitations should reflect the personalities, heritage, and preferences of you and the groom. There are many different styles and arrangements for you to choose from and this is because invitations can be easily tailored and modified for each couple. One way to incorporate heritage into your wedding invitations is to have it printed in two languages, such as English and Spanish. Invitations are commonly printed only in one language but by having these two translations on your invitations, it is very helpful for family and friends that are more comfortable with Spanish or with English. This ensures communication with all of your guests. Also, guests will appreciate this nod to your background and ancestral pride. Invitations by Dawn features a new collection called La Colección Celebración, which contains both English and Spanish wording with a variety of designs and concepts to choose from.
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A Picture Is A Thousand Words
Wedding invitations are not just a means to communicate event details, but mementos that loved ones can keep as reminders of your special occasion. That is why a lot of consideration must be taken into account when selecting your wedding invitations. One popular trend is to include a picture of you and the groom on your invitations. You can select one main photo or a collage of several memories with you and the groom. Some couples hold an engagement photo shoot for pictures to include in their invitations while others compile a series of photos of their best memories together to print on the invitations. Photos are a sweet touch to be added alongside printed designs and images as they bring life to your invitations.
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Incorporate Your Theme
Give guests some wedding hints by incorporating your theme into your invitations and building up exciting for the big day. For example, if you are having the wedding ceremony at an outdoor garden, flowers and botanical prints are a nice touch to your invitations. If you are having a nautical themed wedding with the ceremony or reception near the ocean, images such as an anchor or ship can help you select your invitation design. Colors inspired by nautical themes are red, white, and blue but feel free to get creative, as there are countless combinations to choose from. An important part of your theme is also the wedding color schemes that you pick for your invitations, which can be influenced by your wedding theme.
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Get Your Timing Right
Timing is essential in the planning process, especially in regards to wedding invitations because you need to give guests enough time in advance to plan out their schedules but you do not want to send the invitations out too early. Before you send the invitations to family and friends, you must also be aware of the time it takes to create the guest list, order the invitations, and gather guest addresses. Invitations by Dawn advises couples to create a general guest list 12 months before your special occasion and it should be finalized at least six months before the event. Invitations should be ordered at least 3-4 months in advance and sent 6-8 weeks before the wedding.
Now you are ready to embark on the search for your perfect wedding invitations! By creating a product that is uniquely yours, all of your loved ones can feel the excitement and consideration that went into making the invitations. Lastly, by giving yourself ample time to get everything in order, you can ensure that the creative process is not rushed and that you have time to construct a product that you and your groom are proud of.
– By Lauren Ho