Your wedding invitations will surely make an impression to your prospective guests and at the same time, invites can make them feel very special.
Not only is it a lot of fun to play with and personalise stationery, but designing and deciding on how your invitations will look and what goes in them are a major consideration for anyone’s wedding.
Your invitations help set the tone for your special day and how you design them will give your guests more information about your wedding day. On top of that, wedding invitations stay around long after the event has passed – as a memento or a souvenir for you and your family.
Invitation inspiration
Chelsea Garden from Flowercard
What could be lovelier than sending wedding invitations that come with real flowers.
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Wilton Pocket Invitation Kit from Amazon US site
This wedding invitation includes everything you need for to make your prospective guests special.
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Customisable Vertical Flat Invitation from Vistaprint
This elegant customised invitation lets you easily fill in the details of your wedding.
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Designer Orchids from Flowercard
Send invites in the form of fresh flowers printed on a card with your personalised message.
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50 Wedding Invitation Envelope Seal - Silver Interlocking Hearts from Amazon US site
Before sending out your invites, make sure it's sealed with these interlocking hearts.
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Horizontal Flat Invitation from Vistaprint
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Luxury Wedding Invitations - Pack of 10 - White & Silver from Amazon US site
These wedding invitations can be described in two words - classically elegant.
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They get your guests excited, give valuable information about the actual day, like when to arrive and how to dress and keep everybody looking forward to your wedding day.
Wedding invitation etiquette
Unless they are close friends and family who are intimately involved with your lives and the big celebration, your wedding invitations are the first contact many of your guests have with your wedding. How they are designed and worded will have a big impact on what to expect.
There is a volume of information on the correct wedding invitation etiquette out there. Which rules you abide by with your invitations also goes a long way to show what kind of wedding you are planning. Here are some frequently asked questions about wedding invitation rules.
- When should I send the wedding invitations? The general rule is 8 -12 weeks before the wedding. It gives everybody time to plan, particularly if you have out-of-town guests who will need to travel.
- How should I word my invitation? Is there a formula? There is a traditionally correct way to word your wedding invitations but this, again, will depend very much on the kind of wedding you are throwing, be it formal or casual, or depending on which cultures are being joined by the union. The traditional anglo-saxon wording is something like: "Dear Mr James, Mr and Mrs Jones and Mr and Mrs Peters request the honour of your presence at the marriage of Mary Jones and Tom Peters". However many soon-to-be newlyweds use much more informal wording, such as "Kell & James, We are getting married! Please come to celebrate with us at ….Love, Mary and Tom".
- Where do I put the information about dress code? The dress code information is generally placed at the bottom right-hand corner.
Details to include on wedding invitations
The perfect wedding invitation will tell your guests everything they need to know about your wedding.
- Let the graphics and design speak for you. A formal or traditional wedding should be on high-quality paper, with simple stylised design and coloured black and white. If you are having a beach wedding, let your colour choices reflect that too. Maybe you are having a themed wedding, in which case your wedding invitations should also be in theme.
- Don’t forget the information. Your wedding invitations should include who is getting married, the names of your parents and the names of your wedding party. If you are having your ceremony at a venue different from your reception, both addresses and the start times should also be printed, including the time the meal will be served. If your reception will be held at the same place as the ceremony, a simple "reception to follow" will suffice.
- Tell your guests how to dress. The dress code should be included on the wedding invitation.
- Accommodation information. If you are having your wedding overseas or out of town, let your guests know about the accommodation possibilities and who to contact to reserve.
- RSVP. Include the date when to RSVP and the person to whom it should be done.
Tips to saving money on wedding invitations
- Shop around for a great deal. Nowadays, there are so many printing and paper companies that offer great deals and services on wedding invitations and take a look at online stores.
- The little extras can really balloon your budget. If you don’t have money to burn, consider spending on just one high quality bow or seal, or high quality paper. This will give the stylish effect you’re after, but won’t break the bank.
- With so many printing techniques to choose from, how you print is where you can splurge or save. Embossed prints are pricier than flat ink. But it’s still best to do your research as you might find a flashy printing trick on sale.
- Bulk buying is the cheapest. It’s true and you can always add personal touches later. Also think of thank you cards. They can be easily forgotten, however, if you plan to send them, order them with the invites.
- Don’t forget to count the postage costs.
- Proofread before you order. Five times at least.
- Order extras. Just in case you make a mistake or forget someone. Better to do it now than later.
Top selection for wedding invitations
Whether you are having an ultra-formal, traditional wedding, or a low-key, intimate do, there are so many great services online to help you design and print your all-important invitations.
Online printing and design service Vistaprint is a leader in customisable, high quality, low volume printed material. They have a fantastic range of stylish wedding invitation templates that can be easily personalised with your own message and graphics. They even have matching envelopes. A service that posts the cards for you to your own mailing list, potentially saving you a bundle on postage fees, are also available. If you wouldn’t dare posting your invitations out before you have had the chance to hold the finished product in your hands, don’t worry, you can send a test to yourself before you make the jump.
Flowercard offers a service for a fresh twist on wedding invitations, sending fresh flowers in a pop-up card. They have an easy-to-order online platform and they will print your text for free.
Amazon online offers many deals on shipping a wide range of wedding invitation items.
If you are having difficulty with the design, try browsing istockphoto’s gallery of images, or using the designer service offered by Vistaprint online design studio.
Hallmark also has a varied range of cards and stationery and you can order
personalised wedding cards online for a change from traditional wedding invitations.
Why shop at finder.com.au for wedding invitations?
- Save on shipping. Many online retailers offers shipping or delivery for free if you spend over a certain amount.
- Browse finder.com.au’s deals and coupons for discounts and deals available from various online stores. When you are sticking to a tight budget, being able to save money when you can is important.
- Design your invitations late at night with a cup of tea, or whenever you can find the time in between your busy schedule. Nothing beats the convenience of online shopping.
Your wedding invitations will set the theme for your wedding, get you and your guests excited and give you all something to remember about your special day. They should be as special and speak as much about your love and commitment to each other as your wedding.
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