How and When to Send Your Wedding Invitations
Here you will find the three questions about wedding invitations that you must consider: how many?, when?, and how?
How many?
No need to do the same number of invitations to guests, usually make 20% more than half the number of people attending the wedding , that is, if the wedding will have 100 people attending, then you need to make a little more than half, in this case 10 extra, which is 20% of 50.
In total 60 wedding invitations to a list of 100 guests, and to bear in mind that an invite is often given by family or partner.
When?
Wedding Invitations are usually delivered between three months and one month and a half earlier if the guests live in a city different from the celebration and one month ahead of time if they reside in the same city.
You must consider giving time for them to confirm their attendance.It is extremely important that the wedding invitation is clear of all the information about the wedding: the date, location, time, and if it is hard to find the site, adding a little explanation map or driving directions would be helpful.
How?
At the time of delivery, it's always so much more personal to hand deliver if possible. A coffee to break the news to your friends and guests would be awesome.
But if you can't, by distance or any other case, send by certified mail to ensure they arrive and get the invites.You will not miss anyone!
Creative and Original Wedding Invitation Ideas
These days we get in touch with our friends and family mainly using telephone and the internet. Still, the classic wedding invitation simply cannot be overlook, it serves as a clear reminder of all the details of the wedding to ensure that no guest will have a mistake regarding the date and place of the event.
Every wedding invitation should include the name of the bride and groom. The name of the parents is optional, as well as telling your invited guests what to wear. It should state clearly the date, time and place of the event, the addresses of the ceremony, and the party later. At the end of the wedding invitation should also contain a phone number or email address so that guests can confirm their attendance. Aside from the wedding invitation itself,it can be complemented with a map to the venues.
Wedding invitations must be consistent with the wedding in general. So if the wedding has a traditional theme, the invitation should be too.
However, if the wedding is casual, the invitation can be more open and varied.
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Here are some wedding invitation ideas:
- Paper made from flower petals and calligraphy letters can create a beautiful effect, but can be somewhat expensive.
- Using classic white or cream paper with classical italic font type with a lot of space unfilled and traditional symbols usually offers a good result.
- Create a watermark using the initials of the bride and groom on the card using a unique color.
- If you want a more intimate and personal invitation, you can include romantic photos of the couple in it.
- And if you want an invitation that is interesting, you can put cartoons or caricatures of the bride and groom.
In wedding invitations, there are many untouched aspects. At present, technology is very helpful for any event you can use it as a way to inform guests, for example a few days before the wedding you can send an email or text message to all the guests to remind them of the date and time. Another option is to create a website with all the relevant data of the wedding.
The originality of the invitations offers a strong point. Aside from the paper wedding invitations, you can also produce a complimentary DVD with picture slideshows of the bride and groom containing words from the wedding invitation, with plans for the church and the place of the reception, and so on.
How to Make a Wedding Program
Wedding programs not only keep track of the ceremony order but also announce the wedding party. Wedding programs are wonderful keepsakes of your wedding day.
Here are example ideas on how to make a wedding program.
1. Determine the style.
Tip: Mock up your design and layout with cheap paper to get the basic design down.
2. Gather your program copy.
Check with your church or where the ceremony and reception is taking place for if you need to follow a certain format.
The wedding program wording is usually divided into several areas:
1. The announcement which introduces the bride and groom, the time and place of the ceremony.
2. The ceremony information such as readings, songs, the exchange of rings, etc.
3. The wedding party which lists the parents, grandparents, bridesmaids, groomsmen, flowergirls, ring bearers, organist, pastor, priest or anyone involved in the wedding.
3. Typeset your copy.
Use Microsoft Word or Open Office Writer to type your copy.
- The font should coordinate with the invitation. If the font is a script, use sparingly as in the headings and on the cover. Use an easy-to-ready font for the remaining information.
- Double check spelling.
- For a two-fold or tri-fold program, use a text weight paper that coordinates with the invitation ensemble.
- For a single sheet program, use either text weight or heavy stock that coordinates with the invitation ensemble.
- For two-fold or tri-fold, print on 11"x 8.5" paper.
- For single sheets, print 2-up on 11"x 8.5" paper if you are using the 5.5"x 8.5" size.
- Use back side for additional space.
- Your local copy shop or printers can trim and fold your programs.
6. Add special touches (if any) to the trimmed/folded programs.
How to Make a Map for Wedding Invitations
How do you get to the church? The reception? The dance? Not all guests will be familiar with the location of your events so be sure to include map sheets with your wedding invitation.
Designing the Map
Determine the style
- A verbal map
- A visual map
Producing the Map
1. Determine the size.
I recommend 5.5" x 4.25". Occasionally, there may be a need for a larger size. If so, make it no larger than 5"x 7" (or folded to that size) so if fits neatly with the wedding ensemble.
2. Typeset your copy.
Use your word processing software to type your copy. There are many styles for writing your map directions such as:
Heading North on 35W: Follow 35W North to the downtown exits. Take the 5th Ave. exit. Go straight. The inn is on the left.
Heading South on 35W: Follow 35W South to Washington Ave. Exit on Washington and turn right. Take that to Hennepin and turn right. Cross over the suspension bridge and take an immediate right on Wilder. The inn is on the left.
OR
1. Follow 35W North to the downtown exits.
2. Take the 5th Ave. exit and go straight.
3. The inn is on the left.
Helpful tips:
- Before printing all copies, test on cheap paper.
- To save paper, set your maps 4-up to fit on 11"x 8.5" paper. Each map will be 5.5" x 4.25".
- Use a light weight paper that coordinates with your invitation.
- If you have a lot of information, print on the back. This is a great place to add information regarding guest hotel reservations.
- If your invitation uses a script font or a decorative font, DON'T use this for your map information. The readability will be poor. Perhaps use it in the header of the map (example: The Wedding of John and Mary Anderson). For the rest of the map, use a easy-to-read font.
- Double check spelling, dates, and addresses prior to printing.
- After printing your maps for wedding invitation, bring to a copy center for trimming.
Wedding Invitation Envelopes
Years ago, it was only proper to address envelopes using the traditional inner and outer envelopes. Today it is acceptable to use just one envelope. If your wedding is less formal, you may want to use the single envelope to save money.
Tips for using single envelopes
- Address the envelope with the full names and formal titles. Do not abbreviate (except for Mr. Mrs. and Ms.).
- Print or hand address the return address on back flap.
- When addressing envelope for single person, I recommend using guest.
- You may need to order your matching inner and outer envelopes from a printer or wedding shop.
- Shop around for prices.
- Using an inner envelope may increase overall postage. Bring a complete invitation ensemble to post office to weigh for correct postage rate.
- Address the inner envelope such as: Miss Sue Anderson and Guest.
- Address the envelope with the full names and formal titles. Do not abbreviate (except for Mr. Mrs. and Ms.).
- Print or hand address the return address on back flap.
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