How to Avoid Common Pitfalls When Ordering Wedding Invitations
April 30, 2007
A bride often approaches the task of ordering wedding invitations with no small bit of anxiety. After all, chances are that aside from ordering invitations for her college graduation she’s never had to deal with an invitation printer before. In other words, she may not know the first thing about preparing exquisite invitations for public consumption.
To begin with, the process of ordering invitations can be incredibly time-consuming. Overwhelmed with possibilities, the bride may not know where to begin. As a result, it’s important for the bride to keep a few things in mind when beginning the invitation preparation process:
- Do you plan to hold a formal wedding or an intimate, casual event? The formality of your wedding may determine what kind of invitations you end up sending out.
- How many guests do you intend to invite? The larger your guest list, the more you may need to economize on your invitations. But be careful you don’t want to attempt to cut costs so much that you spoil the look of your invitations.
- Does your wedding have a particular theme? Beach? Black-and-white? Medieval times? Celebrating your ethnic heritage? If you do have a special theme in mind, it’s important that your invitations reflect that fact.
- What are your wedding colours? Would you prefer that your invitations match the colour of your wedding gown? Granted, if your wedding colour is lavender, you might choose lavender paper for your invitations.
You could encounter a pitfall if you attempt to rush the ordering process. It’s best to take your time to ensure that your wedding invitations reflect your own personal style and specifications. Speeding through the process could cause you to go over budget, since mistakes in your invitations will require you to re-order.
Also, many brides err in that they fail to do their research before ordering their invitations. You should know, for instance, how many enclosures you will need, which font you’d like to use, and what type of printing process you will utilize.
When you order invitations, be sure to order a few extra in case you find that you need to add someone to your guest list. Generally speaking, you should order at least 10-15 extra invitations to accommodate an expanding guest roster. Also, don’t forget to order extra envelopes, since it can be easy for you to make a mistake while addressing them.
In addition, avoid the urge to go over budget with your wedding invitations. While it can be pleasant to have memorable invitations, you really don’t have to go overboard to impress your friends and family. In fact, often times, a simple invitation works best.
Ordering wedding invitations should be a joy. They give you an opportunity to express your individuality and creativity. By making your invitations your own, rather than a carbon copy of someone else’s, you will create a keepsake that you can treasure for decades.
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