Our guide to wedding invites
A wedding is a very personal affair. You want it to be special down to the last little detail. So why limit yourself to traditional invitations that are mass produced?
Design your own invitation
Design your own wedding invitation and make your own individual mark on your special day. The invitation can reflect your colour scheme, or a trend you wish to follow. It can be simple, romantic or religious. The choice is all up to you. Remember this is your day and no one can tell you how it should be done.
Dare to be different?
Traditional wedding invitations are quite small and usually in simple white with silver or gold lettering. So why not ring the changes with some bold colours or have invitations made with appliqué? Many guests like to keep the invitation as a memento, so something unusual will always find its way into a special place. Handwritten invitations are becoming more and more popular, adding a taste of authenticity to the day.
Weddings can be expensive, so creating your own invitation will help you to reduce your costs greatly. If you want ideas for a theme, the internet is a good place to start. Browse a few web sites, collect a sample of images, and by all means visit the High Street and steal a few ideas. But remember: this invitation is reflecting you and you alone, so basically you can do what you want!
Theme your whole day
Once you have a template in mind, draw it out and see if you like the look of it. Remember: your place cards and Order of Ceremony can be created for you in the same way, so your theme will run on throughout the day. If you want an R.S.V.P to your invitation, leave an email address where you can be contacted, nullifying the danger of things being lost in the post.
More and more people are turning to this fun way of planning a wedding; it not only saves money, it is fun! So why not join in and make your special day truly unique?