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The
first impression most guests will have of your wedding arrives in the
mailbox. Nestled among the advertising circulars and utility bills,
the wedding invitation sets the tone of your event and the expectations
of your attendees. Current trends in wedding invitations give a nod
to the traditional while allowing today’s modern couples
opportunities for personalization of unique invitations.
Paper
Traditional invitations are printed on thick cardstock in muted
tones of white, ivory or ecru, and are often very square. While still
a favorite for formal events, more modern affairs allow couples to alter
the color, style and size of paper. In additional to vellum a semi-transparent
wedding invitation paper that is a favorite for distinctive wedding invitations couples have been incorporating distinctive handmade papers with floral
and artistic details, such as petals embedded in the paper fiber. Colored
paper provides another way to personalize the wedding invitations, and
many brides now choose paper that reflects the colors of the bridesmaid’s
gowns or other wedding accessories. Finally, the actual size of the paper
is a way to set your wedding invitations apart. A tall, vertical rectangle
is a popular shape for wedding invitations.
No
matter what paper you choose for your wedding invitations, purchase
the best quality your budget allows. Look for a paper that feels substantial;
art supply and specialty paper stores offer the best selection of alternatives
and often also provide a number of prototypes for inspiration.
Type
Font choices for wedding invitations still tend toward formal, engraved
scripts, and ink colors remain subtle. Some couples opt to mix fonts
a flowery script or more ornate font works best for headings, while
a more traditional body font for the copy keeps it legible. Look
to the wedding style when choosing a font, a formal affair and a
typeface with flourish work well, while a casual wedding might call
for a more informal script for your wedding invitations.
Embellishments
In
addition to paper and type, wedding invitations today can be personalized
with many different types of embellishments, including ribbons, logos
and photos video and electronic RSVP Tie a raffia
bow around handmade paper for an outdoor wedding; create a seashell
logo and print it on the wedding invitation to a beach wedding; or
incorporate a photo of the bride’s childhood home for an at-home
event. Details such as these allow couples to incorporate the theme
of their wedding into the wedding invitation.
Wording
When wording the wedding invitation, again look to the style of your
event for cues. If the event is formal, stick to traditional phrasing,
but feel free to take some liberties with a more casual affair. A poem
or a quote can set the mood of the event and reflect the couple’s
personality.
Today’s weddings tend to be a mix of traditional and
unique, and wedding invitations are no exception. By mixing unique paper
or CDs and personalized elements, invitations reflect the style
and mood of the wedding and serve as a wonderful introduction for your
guests.
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