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Personalizing Your Wedding Invitations
Other than the optional save the date cards, your wedding invitations are often the first insight and information that most of your family and friends will receive regarding your wedding day. While many of them have heard that you are getting married, usually only those involved have been privy to the secretive and exciting details about the wedding including its formality, date, and location. While the invitation itself will offer a great deal more information than the words written on it, the style and formality of the invitation will often telegraph the actual style and formality of your wedding day.
A few years ago, all wedding invitations looked very similar, and personalizing your wedding invitation was just a distant dream in a brides mind. The paper was card stock in white or ecru, the font was calligraphic, the ink was black and the lettering was raised. Even the slightest touch of color was a departure from the conventional, and inevitably marked the bride as “non-traditional”. Today, the bride and groom have an enormous range of wedding invitation designs from which to choose, with color being the least of the non-traditional elements. Wedding invitations may now feature artwork, poetry, embellishments such as ribbons, colored inks and many more personalization options. With all of the available options, it is very easy to create wedding invitations that are completely unique and personal. Below are just a few of the many ways that you can personalize your wedding invitations.
Color
The most obvious way to personalize your wedding invitations is by choosing colors that express your personality. There are many different ways to use color in your wedding invitations. You may choose colored ink for the main text of your invitations, and have it match the foil envelope liners, or you can choose a colored card backing for the invitation itself. If you choose an invitation with a printed motif, such as the contemporary Two Hearts as One style, with a bold splash of Apple red color and a pair of linked hearts printed on the card, you can further personalize the invitation by choosing envelope liners in Apple red and wrap the invitation in an Apple satin ribbon. It is important, however, to remain within the overall color scheme of your wedding and to utilize your primary colors in your invitation as well.
Wording
Most wedding retailers will use whatever wording you choose on your invitation. While there are traditional forms for the invitation wording, and templates available to help you say exactly what you want to say, there are also many ways to personalize the words to reflect your personal vision of love and marriage. You may even choose a personalized introduction for the actual invitation. Many couples choose a short, two-lined verse about love or marriage, or a traditional Bible verse printed above the formal invitation to the wedding. Folded invitations offer at least one surface where you can print a poem or sentiment as well. You can also use the wording of the invitation itself to reflect your own personality. With all of the amazing options available, choices for personalized wedding invitations are endless.
Photographs
It does not get much more personal than a photo invitation. You can choose a do-it-yourself invitation kit for the ultimate personalized wedding invitation. A wedding photo overlay invitation that features your own favorite photo could not be easier. Choose your own photo, print it on the backing card provided in the kit, print your invitation on the semi-transparent vellum that is also provided, tie the two together with a beautiful satin ribbon in your choice of color and your invitations are complete! An invitation that is completely and totally unique that shows your guests just how in love you and your significant other are.
Embellishments and Finishing Touches
You can personalize your invitation further by adding embellishments to both the invitations and the final assembly of the envelope. You can choose from many different embellishments and trimmings to give your overall invitation a personal touch. The available options range from clip-art churches and wedding motifs to calligraphic flourishes and geometric figures.
Give your invitation an elegant wrap to make it stand out even more. Imagine the effect of a beautiful floral wrap with bright red flowers around a simple white-card wedding invitation, with a red border. Slip a pre-tied white or red satin ribbon over the entire wrapped invitation and slide it into a white envelope with a matching red liner for a completely coordinated and personalized invitation. You can also embellish a simple card invitation with a vellum overlay, or print the overlay itself, and use it over a special photo or piece of artwork. Add an organza ribbon slipped over the side of the invitation to emphasize a plain border, or choose a raffia tie for a more casual wedding invitation.
The above discussed are only a few of the many ways that you can personalize your wedding invitations and make them extraordinarily unique. You can find endless amounts of other inspirational ideas at an online wedding invitation vendor, and well as other established wedding retailers. Play around with the various tools to mix and match styles and create your own special wedding invitation.
About the Author
Suzanne Bradley is a freelance writer who writes about weddings, often focusing on a specific aspect of weddings such as wedding invitations.
Think You Can Save Money Making Your Own Wedding Invitations? Think Again!
When money is tight and it's tough to make ends meet, it's hard to find ways to include a little luxury in our lives. Financial strains have many Americans scaling back on any non-necessities and cutting out indulgences altogether, so how do you go about planning your wedding, your most special day, during these tough economic times?
Many women planning their weddings do extensive research to find the best dress, the best cake and the best flowers, all at the best prices. When it comes to wedding invitations however, a lot of brides think they are getting the best deal by making the invitations themselves. This is usually not the case.
If you want to make your own wedding invitations you will not only need to buy all of the necessary materials for the actual invitations (card stock, envelopes, vellum, etc.), but all of the necessary printing equipment (paper cutters, printer ink, a better printer, etc.). Many times the cost of all the extra equipment ends up far exceeding the cost of purchasing professionally made wedding invitations. Not to mention the time it takes to create your own wedding invitations.
When you are a busy bride the last thing you want to add to your list of things to do is making invitations. Depending on what kind of invitations you are creating, it could take hours, days or weeks to put together all of your wedding invites. The same invitations would take as little as five minutes to order online and most likely look exceptionally better than anything you could create yourself.
If you are looking for inexpensive wedding invitations to fit your budget save yourself the time, worry and money, and order them from a professional. There are many great online wedding invitation companies where you can find fabulous deals on wedding invitations.
Here are some top tips for ordering stylish wedding invitations that won't break the bank:
• For an elegant look, go for a simple, streamlined style in white or ecru. It's a classic style that will exude timeless sophistication at a price that doesn't have to cost a fortune.
• Another innovative concept is to go for bright, unexpected bursts of color on one or two boldly shaped sheets. Layering for contrast is a great way to get added interest without paying for embellishments or for more complicated styles.
• Don't miss the sales! Clearance, sale, and discontinued sections don't necessarily mean "ugly." You can often find beautiful wedding invitations in styles that printers have simply discontinued. If you play your cards right, you'll find the perfect quantity at the perfect price, at a time when vendors need to get rid of extra product. Their loss is your gain!
• When it comes to mailing your wedding invitations, shape, size, and weight will matter. If you select oddly-shaped or overly-embellished wedding invitations that include extra enclosures, bows, clasps, or buttons, you'll likely need to pay an additional postage fee.
Your wedding is a once in a lifetime event so don't put your dreams on hold or settle for a sub-par wedding invitations. It is possible to stick to your budget, without sacrificing an ounce of style. You just need to implement a little creativity and a little planning...and you need to know where to look. As you browse and search for the best wedding invitations you may start to feel a bit overwhelmed, but don't! Feel good that you've done your best to "keep it real" and not break the bank before your marriage even begins!
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