Her Wedding Guide

Custom wedding invitations are an essential part of your wedding planning but are you prepared for all the choices you will need to make when creating yours.  You will want to be as informed as possible in preparation for these decisions so designing your invitations will be easier.

Here are some things you will need to know:

• budget – Before you begin your wedding invitation shopping, you may want to give some consideration as to how much you want to spend on them.  Knowing your budget and the quantity you will be ordering will also help you figure out how much you can spend per invitation as well as help narrow down your choices.  Also remember that response cards, reception cards, colored inks, return address printing, envelope lining, etc., will be extra costs if you choose any of these options and are not included in the invitation prices.  Those prices are listed separately.

• Theme refers to the appearance of the invitation such as design, pictures, colors, embellishments, etc.  Are there specific theme wedding invitations that will fit your wedding design?  Themes can be flowers, beach or tropical, season of the year, specific colors, etc.

• Style relates more to the type of invitation.  Will you have a simple wedding invitation card or a folded piece?  Will it be made out of layers of paper attached together or will it include your photo?  A seal and send style is an economical choice that has a response postcard attached and simply folds up into its own mailing piece.  Growing in popularity, pocket wedding invitations are a more contemporary style.  To fit the tone of your wedding, your chosen style may be modern, traditional, formal, or casual in appearance.

• Paper – This choice typically includes the size and color of your invitation paper.  Contemporary wedding invitations can come in unique square and tea length sizes. Since larger sizes may require extra postage, be sure to check into that possibility before making your selection.  Solid color papers have also become more popular.  Another consideration is the use of recycled papers to be eco-friendly with your wedding invites.

• Verse Wording – There are many, many sample verses for custom wedding invitations or you can creatively write your own verse.  You will need to choose a verse based on who is hosting your wedding whether it is you and your fiancé or your parents.  Another decision will be where your reception information will be printed – either on your invitation if there is room or on a separate reception card.

• Lettering or Font Style – You will find there is an enormous selection of lettering styles from which to choose and the offerings will vary among printers.  One suggestion is to use a style that will be easy to read for your guests.  Simpler, less script fonts tend to be easier to read. 

• Imprint Ink Color – Usually you are provided with several ink choices based on the invitation you choose.  Keep in mind colored papers will affect how certain ink colors appear.  Normally the price includes black ink and there is an extra charge for choosing a colored ink.  Be sure to take notice of what color was printed on the sample as you may like how that color looks.

There are actually more things to consider as part of your custom wedding invitations ensemble but the items listed above pertain to the actual invitation itself.  Other areas involving choices include the envelopes and any other insert pieces you need to include such as response cards, map cards, etc.

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More and more couples are choosing to make their own wedding invitations today. For some people, it’s a great way to save money on their wedding expenses. Another factor is the desire of the bride and groom to create a more personal wedding invitation.

It’s not hard to come up with ideas for homemade wedding invitations that are less expensive and more personal. Most of these focus on personally made and designed invitation cards. The idea is to let your guests know about your interests and how much this occasion means to you as a couple.

When you use a theme, your invitations will have more punch, and give your guests an idea of what to expect at the celebration itself. It can be based on the colors or design you have chosen for your wedding. This theme can fit nicely into your decorating plans, wedding favors, and anything else that’s part of your special day. There are many different themes that can help make your wedding more memorable. You can use color or images to present your theme, whatever relates to the wedding you’re planning.

It’s easy to print your own wedding invitations. The only two requirements are a computer and a decent printer. When you print your own invitations, your costs are likely to be much less. But don’t forget about the cost of replacing the ink in your printer. This can add up considerably if you have a lot of color in your invitations.

After you’ve printed out the invitations, you might choose to give them a little more impact. You can give a special touch by attaching small objects like dried flowers, ribbons or scrapbooking stickers. Another popular addition is to include a photo of the wedding couple. You can choose a professional studio photo, a favorite snapshot or make up a collage. Some people like to frame the photo invitation so that their guests have a memento of the occasion.

Something else to keep in mind is the wording of your wedding invitations. If you go to a professional printer, they will know what to say and how to say it. But if you’re doing it on your own, it’s important that you spend a bit of time learning the right way to word your invitations. Even though you’re making it yourself, it’s still important to use appropriate etiquette for wedding invitations.

Hopefully these suggestions will inspire your imagination. Once you’re into the process, you’ll think of all sorts of unique ideas to express your personality. Really, there are almost no limitations when designing homemade wedding invitations. Just remember to be tasteful.

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One of the busiest times for weddings is in the springtime. The weather somehow makes us plan ahead and think about what we want to happen in the future. It is important to plan your wedding well but the good weather makes us feel good and it is exciting to be planning our wedding day.

The problems with the economy are sure to have a big impact on the wedding planning of many couples who want to tie the knot this summer. In the new economic situation it seems likely that wedding will be much less extravagant than they have become in recent years.

Year after year we have seen the increasing costs for couples of a wedding day celebration. The economy means people will choose to have more moderate weddings in the future.

A happy wedding day does not have to be like the glamorous wedding days we see on TV. A happy celebration and a loving wedding means so much more than the showbiz weddings in the magazines. Who needs glitz and glamour when you have love and affection beaming throughout the day.

The money saved by having a cheap wedding is money that can be better used to give the newly married couple a good start in their new life together. Buying furniture for the new home is sure to cost a lot so the money saved will help with that.

By selecting the essential parts of your wedding day you can plan a cheaper wedding. There are costs to most things for your wedding so make sure you have the important aspects covered before deciding on extras. You don’t want to have any nasty surprises so keep records of all the costs and expenses for items on your wedding day.

You can ensure you have a memorable wedding day by carefully planning everything so you all have a great day. The important parts of a wedding day are the ceremony and the affection you demonstrate for all your guests to see.

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During any economic time, but most especially now, it’s good to pare down your wedding expenses as much as possible.  The following ideas will aid you in your effort to keep costs down and keep more of your hard-earned dollars in your wallet.

1). Buy flowers that can be found in abundance in the area where the wedding will take place as well as during the season it will take place.  Incorporating orchids into a winter wedding is going to cost you a pretty penny.  Instead, visit your local flower market and select seasonal white Calla Lilies or deep red roses to form your bridal bouquets or table centerpieces.

2). Have your wedding favors double as your place cards or guest escort cards.  Indicate the guest’s name and table assignment on a label or hang tag and attach it to the favor box or bag.  Place the wedding favors / place cards on a central table at the entrance of the reception room.  Guests will learn of their assigned seats as they pick up their unique wedding favors.

3). Avoid couture bridesmaids’ dresses and instead peruse through the clothing racks of popular national clothing retailers.  By selecting a color and style that the bridesmaids can use after the wedding day, you’ll assure that they can prolong the use of the dress and thus get extra value from it.  Best yet, your bridesmaids can shop at their convenience at their local retailer.

4). Consider a Friday evening or Sunday day wedding.  This alone can save you tons of money.

5). Print your own wedding invitations.  Many office supply stores and even discount stores now have in stock trendy wedding invitations, rsvp cards, and ceremony program cover sheets that you can run through your printer at home.  It’s never been so easy to purchase a box of affordable embossed wedding invitations as you shop for milk and eggs.

6). Have several family and friends arrange your bridal bouquet, bridal party bouquets and boutonnieres as well as table centerpieces.  A word of caution: to avoid wilting, make sure to arrange the flowers no later than the night before.  If you have an eager and willing group of people who you trust and who understand your style, you can easily save hundreds of dollars by delegating these tasks.

7). If you have a family member or friend who would be willing to capture your wedding and portions of your reception on video, then you can nix the videographer.

8). Do not use an odd-shaped invitation which will increase your postage, use only standard shaped ones.

9). Apply your makeup yourself, and style your own hair.

10). Limit the size of your bridal party to family members and best of friends.  Involve the others in other important tasks like passing out wedding ceremony programs or ushering guests to their seats at the ceremony.

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A couples wedding is the most joyful time for bride and groom, and they try their best to make it a time they’ll never forget. The Wedding shower is a big part of the ceremonies, which involves friends and family members showering the bride with love and blessings. To make married life a bit easier, the couple receives gifts to help them along the way. To say thank you to the people who made the wedding shower more enjoyable they receive what’s called ‘wedding favours’. Wedding favours are the most looked forward to part of the ceremony.

Ideas for Unique Wedding Shower Favor Ideas

There are many wedding shower favors that can become memorable for all the guests. Some of the unique wedding shower favors can be favor bags, bookmarks, conversation cards, bottle opener, bottle stoppers, watering can, nail-file set, tea-bag caddy, letter opener, soft-foam toe separators, bottle stopper, metallic photo frame, miniature gold chair favor box, jeweled tea lights, swizzle sticks, soaps, stainless steel peeler, handbag holder, personalized lip balm, teapot timer, candles, water bottles, shower gel, nail files, tea light and so on.

A good idea is to make the wedding shower favours unique. A fun way to personalize the favors is with the name of the bride, date of the shower and put them in ornamental bags. Guests enjoy edible favours, but make sure you keep them fresh and preserve them carefully. Some edible wedding shower favours could be mint tins, tea sachets, candy jars, brownie pops, muffin mixes, caramel corn, chocolate bars, vinegar bottle, towel cakes, ! cake candles, gums, cupcake mixes, chocolate mixes, and so on.

To make the guest feel special and appreciated, use wedding shower favors. Personalized bridal shower mints, tea infusers, photo cookie, monogrammed brownie pops, wedding labels, lip butter, pen and notepad, chocolate lollipops, playing cards, mini glass candy jars, honey jars, cookies, goodie bags, fortune cookies, silk hand fans, love notes notepads, double-faced satin ribbon, cider mini bottles, plantable seed card, and paper hand fans are some great ideas.

Where To Shop For Unique Wedding Shower Favors

When shopping, the best place to look first is the Internet as there’s an endless rang available. You can shop f! or unique wedding shower favors as per theme, price, season and type. You can even get a discount on some websites when you buy a lot of the products needed with them. Don’t forget, wedding shower favours should be just as memorable to the guests as the couple getting marries. Another way to get cheap wedding shower favours is to make them yourself.

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