Invitations

Invitations are a very important and integral part of the wedding. It is more important for you to know what kind of invitation you would want. There is a lot of things that you need to keep in mind; like when, where, the theme etc. I advice you not to print the invitations before you have everything set.

So a few things you need to decide on before selecting the invitations, so

Step 1:

• Themes, when and where you are getting married. 
• Are you going to have a fairy tale wedding or a simple one.
• The Budget; its very important
• The number of people you are going to invite. Keep in mind you are sending one wedding invite per couple or family so your quantity of invites should be much less than your guest list

Step 2

• Determine the colors of dresses and flowers you want for the wedding, this can help you in picking out the invitations. So you can keep them color coordinated. 
• Determine if you want to do the invitations yourself or use the services of a professional. 

Doing it yourself:

If you want to do it your self, there are numerous options available. Before starting look for inspirations. The internet has loads of DIY ideas. You also need to decide on the lay out, the type of paper, accessories, equipment, and techniques of making.Visit a paper store a look at different type of stationary and printing techniques. Most popular printing styles for wedding invitations are: laser printing (flat lettering but has many different color options, thermography (raised lettering created with powder and ink), letterpress (font and designs are ‘pressed’ into paper giving and input look and feel) and finally engraving (paper is pressed onto a plate, which makes the letters rise slightly from the page).

Remember you also need to decide on how many cards you want; like the Invite, Reception, Save the dates, RSVPs, you may want to consider something with pockets to keep it organized. Other options are a straight-forward rectangle or square invite, something with a jacket, an overlay or a folder.

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