Essential Wedding Invitation Tips

In the past wedding invitations followed a very formal format, from the layout of the invitation to the colors and wording used. Now however, the options for your wedding invitations are limitless. You can create invitations as traditional or modern as is appropriate for your wedding. For example an outdoor wedding may require a fun, whimsical invitation while a wedding with a church ceremony may require a classic, formal invite. Regardless of where your ceremony and reception are taking place there are some essential tips that need to be considered when preparing your invites. Tip one The name of those who are paying for the wedding should be the ones inviting others to the event. For example, if the Bride and Groom are paying for their own wedding the invitation could read: Beverly Mills And George Gill Invite you to share with them As they exchange marriage vows… If the bride’s parents are paying for the wedding the invitation could read Mr. and Mrs. Mills Invite you to the marriage of their daughter Beverly Mills To George Gill… Middle names are optional when writing invitations however last names are not. Remember that all your guests may not know your spouse-to-be very well, and may require a reminder of how to spell their name when addressing cards and or checks. Tip Two Be creative with your layout style, wording and embellishments but not so much so that your guests are distracted by it, or that it makes pertinent information hard to read. At the end of the day invitations need to be an accurate resource about the who, what, where and when of the day, so it requires legibility and clarity. Tip Three When choosing the wording, type styles, and layout of your invitation be mindful of the impression you want your guests to receive about your wedding. Do you want to convey a classic and formal wedding, or a casual, laid-back one? Whatever your choice let your invitations be a reflection of your wedding infused with your own personal tastes and styles.