Wedding Invitation Basics
Why is the look of my wedding invitation important?
The look of your invitation is so important because it truly sets the tone. It's the first thing that your guests see, and it is their first impression of your event.
How important is my guest list in the wedding planning process?
It's extremely important. It plays a role in every aspect of making decisions throughout your wedding. Especially the invitations. When it comes to the invitations, you will need to know how many guests that you're having, in order to determine what quantity of invitations to order.
What are the printed components of a wedding invitation?
The printed components of a wedding invitation consists of the Invitation itself, a response set, a direction card if the reception is going to be held at a different location along with save the dates, place cards, escort cards, programs and the list goes on.
What are the biggest cost factors for wedding invitations?
The two biggest cost factors in wedding invitations are the printing process, along with your paper stocks.
How far in advance should I order my invitations?
Wedding invitations should be ordered once you have a date picked, once you have the location booked and you have a contract, and a deposit has been given. Anywhere between one year and 6 months prior to the wedding date I suggest for ordering wedding invitations.
How do I print wedding itineraries?
Itineraries are printed on cards or sheets.
How do I address weather concerns in my wedding invitation?
You can address weather concerns in your invitation on a rain card. A rain card is used for outdoor weddings. It lets people know what to do in case of bad weather.
What is considered a traditional wedding invitation style?
The traditional invitation style is a thick card stock, printed in a black scripted ink. The most traditional is engraved which is definitely one of the most expensive, often printed on ivory, or white card stock.
