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Setting the
scene Your Invitations initially
deliver the important information of Who, when, what and where.
Invitations are the first point of formal contact with your guests.
They establish their expectations and set the mood for your special
day. Remember many guests will keep your invitation as a memento of
your wedding so it is important to choose carefully.
Start looking as soon as possible. Time will provide for a
thoughtful decision. Initially think about the scale, formality,
theme and budget for your wedding. Then incorporate the colours of
your flowers, bridesmaids and reception decoration to match the
wedding colour scheme. Explore the variety of designs, papers, type
faces and printing techniques, enjoy the possibilities and choose
stationery perfect for you and your wedding. |
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The grand event If you are hosting a grand or formal wedding you could
consider elegantly designed invites. |
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Alternatively you might host a casual celebration featuring a bright
colour scheme: |
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Say the
word The Invitation wording that
you select should continue to set the tone of the occasion. Again
there are many alternatives and what you say traditionally depends
on your family circumstance and who is paying for the wedding. For
specific wording rules, read over the following pointers.
Invites are issued by the hosts of the wedding. These may be the
Brides Parents, The Bride and Groom or a close relative of the Bride
or Groom. Whoever the host be sure to include their relationship to
either the Bride or Groom on the invite.
The wording on the invitation establishes details of the Hosts
and the Bride and Groom. When issuing and addressing invites to your
Guests it is customary to include their correct titles. Formal Title
etiquette advises that the Bride to be may use either Miss or MS
before her maiden name and all other women be addressed as Mrs, Ms
or Miss depending on marital status or known preferences. All men
are known as Mr with the exception of Clergy, Judges and Military
Officers where their appropriate title is used.
Other essential wording that follows includes the Wedding Date
and Time. The Date is written in full. For example Saturday,
December 7th 2002. The time is simple, Numerals are expected such as
4.30 pm.
Finally include the location of both the ceremony and reception.
The full address of the ceremony and reception location should be
included, especially when being held in a large city or out of town
guests are expected. Address abbreviations should be avoided
wherever possible. House numbers are acceptable in written numerals
whereas numbered streets are written out in full (ie: Sixth Avenue
). Also use these guidelines when addressing your invitation
envelopes to your guests.
Don't forget to include a workable RSVP date. Extra information
you might include in the wording is the event dress code or you may
like to feature a meaningful quote.
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Traditional invitation wording is as follows:
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Selecting a typestyle Typefaces or fonts are the style of lettering used for the
text on the invitations. The typestyle selected should match the
formality of the wedding but not detract from your own personal
style.
Also consider the ink colour you want to use. If you are planning
on printing in silver or gold then a clear and simple typeface will
be much easier to read.
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Fresh ideas for other stationery and
mementos Wedding stationery goes
beyond wedding invitations. Exactly how many extras you order
depends on the scale, formality and budget of your wedding. If you
decide on matching extras it is recommended you order all your
Stationery at the same time as this is often easier, cheaper. One
complete order also ensures your stationery’s paper colour and
weight, type face and design is consistent through out.
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Finalise and Order You will need to finalise your guest list before you order
your Stationery. If you are having trouble deciding you could try
first writing a wish list of everyone you would like to come. Then
consult your budget to decide realistically how many guests you can
afford. This should give you a set number of guests to work with. To
build your real list start from your closest family and include
friends you are likely to be in contact with five years after your
wedding. Save the remaining guests from your 'wish list' as reserves
if you want to send additional invites if you receive regrets.
Draft your mailing list and keep a copy for your thankyou cards.
Remember you will not need an invitation for each guest as many of
your guests will be couples and families who only require one
invitation between them. Adult children over 16 , receive their own
invitation separate from their parents. Remember to post invitations
to your parents and the members of the wedding party as well as your
celebrant. Consider that elderly relatives and close friends living
overseas will appreciate receiving an invite, even though you may
already know they can’t attend. Once you have counted these numbers
to arrive at a final tally, add another five or ten just in case.
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Collect
Quotes You should now be ready
to order all your wedding stationery. Obtain written quotes with the
details of numbers, colours, paper stock and delivery date. Double
check these details when placing your order. Check the product
details and quantity. If your order includes printing confirm that
the printing details are correct. You do not have to confirm your
order with Stationery Online until you are satisfied with your proof
copy.
You must carefully proof read your sample invitation to check
everything from venue and date details to names, addresses ,
punctuation spacing and spelling. Pass the sample on to a fresh set
of eyes to be extra thorough.
When you are happy with these details confirm your order and
place a deposit.
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The mail
out Your wedding invitations
should be mailed 6 weeks before your wedding and it is important
that the majority are sent out together to avoid disappointment.
Send international mail 8 weeks prior to your wedding and interstate
invitations should be posted around 7 weeks before the wedding date.
Overseas and interstate guests should have already been notified
informally of the date as soon as it has been set to allow them to
make travel arrangements.
Your RSVP date should be set at least 3 weeks before your wedding
date until this time you may mail additional invites if regrets come
in.
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Final touches
If necessary label any additional
stationery required for the service or reception.
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Inner Envelopes are included with several stationery ranges and
are a long standing tradition in parts of Europe and America. They
have been designed to co-ordinate with the invitation design and fit
snugly into the outer envelope. Inner envelopes enhance the
presentation of your invitation while the outer envelopes protect it
from unsightly postmarks. They are not sealed but are personally
addressed.
