Wedding Invitations

It is widely known that the most popular wedding invitations design trend in the past years is pocket invitations. It is widely popular with brides, but for good reason. It’s clever design allows it to be practical but at the same time very stylish. Just like any invitation style, pocket invitations varies in style. There are those simple ones that consist of just your invitation inside while others open to reveal your invitation as well as a pocket to hold the enclosure cards. With all the different styles to choose from, you’ll have a great time looking through what’s out there. And it’s up to you to mix and match everything that will tickle your fancy. Hop in online and you’ll be sure to find websites that specializes with this kind of wedding invitation.

As they say, green is in. And that is what is the second wedding invitation trend is all about. Another more recent trend in wedding invitations is recycled wedding invitations. The wedding industry has finally started recognizing the “green” movement that has been spreading across the world. If you’re a bride that prides herself on being environmentally conscious, there are a variety of options that you can consider to satisfy your eco-friendly wants. There are websites online that offers a great selection of recycled wedding invitation that a nature friendly conscious bride can sink her teeth into. These wedding invitations are not only made of recycled paper, their designs would be right at home with outdoor weddings.

It only takes a creative mind to come up with wedding invitations that deviates from the traditional one. I’m not saying traditional ones are particularly bland, but if you want something truly different  for your wedding and make it truly memorable, why not put don that creative hat and start making your own unique wedding invitations.

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Handmade wedding invitations are definitely one of the most popular invitation options. Not only for the cost effectiveness, but for the creativity that can be shared and for the level of customization that can be achieved. Many couples choose to create their own wedding invitations from home. Here are some helpful tips to get you started:

• The first item needed when creating your own handmade invitations. Your options are to buy blank stock from a craft store or buy blank invitations already sized and maybe even pre decorated. One other option is buying parchment, or creating your own decorative parchment paper.
• If you are an adept in creating graphics, then you can use a graphic software to create your very own graphics to be used on your invitations. If you are note familiar with the software, there websites that specializes on wedding invitation graphics.
• The most popular ornament for wedding invitations is obviously bows. Bows from satin, silk, plain ribbon, string, the options are endless.
• Choosing the most appropriate wording, that suits your personal fancy is very important
• If you are creating your own invitations, you will need to purchase envelopes to mail them. If you purchased blank invitations to print yourself, they probably came with envelopes. Envelope addressing should be by hand, not by labels.
• Printing your own invitations is by far the most cost effective option. Be sure to feed your invitations in the printer straight to avoid angled text. Be sure to have an extra ink cartridge (or toner cartridge) on hand in case you run out.

There you have it, handmade wedding invitations do provide a high level of customization. Be creative, have fun, creating your very own invitations is a very rewarding experience.

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Now that you have said yes, the easy part is over. Wedding planning is no easy task, but it doesn’t mean it has to be punishing for you! Logging in on the Net to shop for wedding supplies is a hassle free way to find items for your grand day. Remember to include wedding invitations and stationery when shopping. Here’s a short list of the must have stationery items on your wedding:

• Save The Date cards are typically sent out about six months before the wedding to remind guests of your special day.
• Engagement Party Invitations to celebrate your engagement with all your friends and family.
• Bridal Shower Invitations for your wedding shower.
• Bachelorette Party Invitations with fun, girly designs like lingerie, high heels, cocktails and dancing.
• Wedding Invitations - choose wedding invitations that reflect your style and love. Trendy designs are popular choices, but remember that this is your one and only wedding invitation.  Since your love is timeless, it’s best to choose an invitation design that will stand the test of time as well.
• Wedding Stationery including thank you notes and envelopes so you can your gratitude towards your guest.

There you have it, the stationery items quintessential to your wedding. Make it as creative as you like. Let it be the representation of you and partner, and the love that you share.

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You’ve done it! You’re married! All your hard work and
preparation has been worth it all. I hope that your day was glorious!

• Now just enjoy your
  honeymoon!
• Contact a Flower Preservation
  Vendor to preserve your Bouquet.
• Contact a Gown Preservation
  Vendor to hand clean, press and preserve your bridal gown.
• Finish writing your thank you
  notes.
• Take care of any legal
  concerns you didn’t get to before the wedding such as name and address
  changes.

• If no one has already done something like this for you as a wedding gift, take
  one of your left over wedding invitations and preserve it in some way either by
  framing it in some way or have it applied to a plaque or waxed onto a large
  display candle.

• Start your new life as husband and wife. There will definitely be some
  adjustments to be made. New issues will develop - many good, some not so
  good.  One thing to keep in mind is the importance of focusing on the
  positive and good things about your spouse and being willing to forgive. As
  good as your intentions are, there will be times that you will disappoint one
  another, and it is very important to be able to forgive and move on. Have fun!

I am quite nervous about this since I have never done this before.
How can I be sure that I’m not leaving out something important out of my wedding invitations or
that I’m making a big mistake?

First of all, please feel free to
call us with any questions or concerns you may have. We have helpd hundreds of brides over the years and are here to help you. Second of
all, your wedding invitation order goes through at least two proofing processes before
anything is printed.

First of all we carefully look over every order
when it comes in for accuracy: spelling, grammer, and check to be sure
that no pertinent informationis left out. We will contact you if we
have any questions or recommendations. Once we have checked your order
out thoroughly on our end, we send it to the editing department where
your invitations will be printed. They proof it there as well and call
us if they have any questions or recommendatons which we then pass on
to you.
As the #2 national dealer (in volume) for our national
supplier, we enjoy the privilege of special treatment and oversite of
all our wedding invitation orders.

With all this screening, you can rest assured that your finished product is something you will be very proud of.

If there is a mistake or problem of any kind, we will do them over for you by the next business day. Now do you feel better?

Weddings to be performed in the Catholic Church are to be publicly
announced three times either from the pulpit or the church bulletin
before the wedding. Theses are called banns.

Catholics can be married in a simple wedding service but most
choose to include a Nuptial Mass (or service). If the wedding ceremony
will include a Nuptial Mass, that needs to be indicated on the
invitation because the mass itself will be around an hour long and your
guests need to be aware of that.

It used to be that Nuptial Masses were only performed before noon,
but now are performed in the afternoon as well. Unless the bishop has
granted special permission, Nuptial Masses may not be performed during
Lent or Advent.

The bride and groom “are joined together in holy matrimony” so “and” is used instead of “to.”

All of the above should be observed when setting the time and thinking about how to word your wedding invitations.

Some more common questions we receive about wedding invitation wording is regarding the spelling of the words honour (or honor) and favour (or favor). What is correct and proper?

While most brides prefer honour, either is correct. It is a matter
of preference. The most important thing to remember is consistency. If
you use honour, then use favour if that word is used on your reply
card. Similarly, if you use honor, then use favor.

Another question has to do with the proper way to handle the designation "junior" in wedding invitations. Can it be abbreviated or should it be spelled out?

Properly, “junior” is spelled out with a lower case “j” but “Jr.”
is acceptable as an abbreviation even though it is less formal.
Sometimes it is necessary with a long name.

My father is a judge. Should he use “The Honorable” in my wedding invitation?

“The Honorable” is always used when addressing a judge. However it
would appear presumptuous for him to bestow that title upon himself.
When issuing the invitation, he should use “Judge” as his title.

My mother is a judge and my father is not, how should their names read in my wedding invitation?

Just like the examples above, the most socially proper would be for
her name to appear as “Mrs.” but if she wants to use her professional
title, her name would appear on the first line preceded by “Judge.” The
second line would read, “and Mr. Stephen Andrew Sampson.” Again, the
word “and” communicates that they are married.

How should my parents names read on my wedding invitation? My father is a minister.

The invitation line should read. “The Reverend and Mrs. Stephen
Andrew Sampson.” If he also holds a doctorate degree, it could read
“The Reverend Doctor Stephen Andrew Sampson.” Neither should be
abbreviated. If the line is too long, it can be split to read, “The
Reverend Doctor/and Mrs. Stephen Andrew Sampson.”

How should my parents names read? My mother is a minister but my father is not.

Again, traditionally is is most proper if she uses her social title
as “Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Andrew Sampson.” However if she chooses to use
her theological title in your wedding invitations, the first line would read, The Reverend Mary
Jane Sampson.” Your father’s name would be given on the second line
which would read, “and Mr. Stephen Andrew Sampson.”

How do we word our wedding invitations where my mother is a medical doctor but my father is not?

Traditionally she would not use her title and the invitation would
read as any other invitation, however “times they are a changin’” and
many women feel slighted if they are unable to use their titles as men
have for generations. If your mother wants to use her professional
title it is socially acceptable for her to do so. Her name, preceded by
her title, appears on the first line. Your father’s name and title,
preceded by “and” appears on the second line. It is important to
include the word “and” as it signifies that they are married. Otherwise
it would appear that they were divorced.

How do we word our wedding invitations if both of my parents are doctors?

The most proper way would be for them to read, “Doctor and Mrs.
Stephen Andrew Sampson” but may read two other ways, “Doctors Sampson”
or “Doctor Mary Jane Sampson and Doctor Stephen Andrew Sampson” instead.