Wedding Invitations

Should you send out Save the date cards? If so, why and when should it be done?
We often get the question: Why should you send out "Save the Date Cards" ahead of time rather than just send out your wedding invitations early?

Many times sending out your invitations eight weeks in advance will be sufficient; however, it’s a good idea to give family and friend as much notice as possible of the coming event. This is especially true if you have many out of town guests, your wedding is scheduled around any holiday or if you are planning a destination wedding where long distance travel plans would be involved.

It is recommended that if you do decide to send "Save the Date" cards out, that they go out three to four months in advance of the wedding. You can use any wedding invitation you see on our site as a "Save the Date" card.

Over the next dozen blog entries, I wll discuss the different elements of your wedding invitation ensemble and accessory items  -  what you need, when and why. First of all there are the:
Engagement Announcements -
When you need them - Becasue of school, military service or other plans, your wedding date may be far in the future. If you want people to know you are engaged, send out an Engagement Announcement using the Wedding Invitation format.
Why it’s proper - Either formal or informal copy is proper to let people know your exciting news.

    So…this is your big day - Your Wedding Day!
Congratulations. Over the last few months, you have probably planned the
biggest party of your lifetime and now it is time for you to enjoy the fruits
of your labor. Not only that, you get to be the star of the show - all eyes
will be on you as your family and friends share in this momentous celebration
of a life time. What’s left to do? Well, there are just a few loose ends you
need to tie up.

• Visit your beauty salon for hair
  styling and make-up (bring your veil and headpiece with you.
• Make sure that the wedding
  gown is pressed and steamed.
• Bring a change of clothes if
  you are leaving for your honeymoon.
• Be sure that both you and
  your fiancé eat something nutritious. You will need the energy.
• Don’t forget the rings and
  license.
• Send out your wedding
  announcements.
• Get dressed 1 - 1 1/2 hours
  before the ceremony.
• Try to relax and enjoy the
  day - unwind yourself…and savor the unfolding of your special day. Let
  someone else take care of any last minute unavoidable details. If anything
  goes differently than planned, chances are, you are the only ones who will
  notice.
• Hug your family.
• Thank all who helped.
• Include your new in-laws into
  your happiness and in the limelight.
• Laugh and enjoy your day to
  the fullest. This should be the happiest day of your life!

Congratulations again! Next time we will touch on the few
things left to do after the wedding.

Well, tomorrow is your big day!  Take a deep breath. You are almost married. Tomorrow is your wedding day - a day you will remember for the rest of your life.

• Visit you Beauty Salon fo a maicure and pedicure. If you can afford it, get a massage.
• Try to relax as much as possible today and get plenty of rest. Take a nap if you can.
• Attend and enjoy the rehersal and dinner. Whatever you do, don’t drink too much!
• Get to be early and sleep in as late as possible.

Calm down and take a deep breath. There still is a lot to do
but it is manageable if you have been following our wedding planning checklist
all along.

• Verify final details with all
  service providers.  Inform them of any changes.
• Finalize the guest count,
  making necessary changes to seating chart.
• Confirm transportation for
  the wedding party.
• Confirm that the photographer
  understands the list of pictures you have requested.
• Confirm that the videographer
  understands your specific requests.
• Verify that all wedding
  attire has been picked up and fits.
• Confirm that all attendants
  know when to arrive at the rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, and wedding
  ceremony. Confirm that all attendants have a copy of the wedding schedule
  you created.
• Pack for your honeymoon.
• Pay bills that will be due
  while you are away.
• Continue to write thank you
  notes, if possible.
• Pick up your marriage license.

You’re almost there! Only two weeks to go and a few more
details to wrap up:

• Confirm final details with
  all wedding professionals you have hired. Confirm wedding night hotel
  reservation.
• Give caterer your guest count
• Finalize seating chart for
  reception.
• Submit names for place cards
  to calligrapher or write out yourself.
• Give a wedding day schedule
  to all attendants.
• Finish addressing your
  wedding announcements.
• Pick up your wedding dress.
• Have your bridal portrait
  taken.
• Break in your wedding shoes.
• Fill out a change-of-address
  form at the post office.

Be sure to keep an eye out for any wedding invitations that
may have been returned due to a bad address.

As your wedding day approaches, there are several more
things you need to be sure you have covered during this time frame:

• Finish addressing your
  wedding invitations and announcements.
• Finalize the ceremony details
  with your officiant.
• Finalize details with
  your caterer, florist, musicians, photographer, videographer, etc.
• Order wedding cake.
• Finalize plans for bridal
  luncheon or any other wedding events.
• Check requirements for
  medical tests and marriage license.
• Schedule appointments to have
  a picture taken for newspaper announcement.
• Ask someone to be responsible
  for the guest book.
• Choose small gifts or
  appreciation for the wedding party.
• Collect the forms necessary
  to change your name (if you are changing you name) on you Social Security
  card, driver’s license, insurance, etc.
• Continue to write thank you
  notes.

Every bride knows that her guest’s first impression of her
wedding comes from her wedding invitations as that is the first thing they see
regarding her wedding. The wedding invitations not only set the tone for the
event but also convey the couple personalities. It’s easy for brides to feel
overwhelmed by the choices not to mention the wedding etiquette that should be
followed. For most brides this is the first big event they have ever planned.
It doesn’t have to be that way.

At least when it comes to planning your wedding invitations, it is important to
go to someone with experience helping brides specifically with invitations. A
wedding planner has some experience in many facets of planning a wedding but
planning all the ins and outs of wedding invitation wording, etc., is a highly
specialized field and you really are best off consulting someone who sells
wedding invitations and provides unlimited help when it some to the proper
wording, selecting the type of invitation to fit your wedding theme, etc.

Here at www.BeautifulWeddingInvitations.com, we have been helping brides for
over 8 years and would love to have the opportunity to help you as well. Give
us a call at any time at our toll free number (800-214-8990) where we are
available from 9-5 M-F Eastern time. Be sure to experiment with your selection
and wording on out website. You can see your wording through a virtual proof
and play with it by switching out different font styles and ink color. It
really is a fun experience. You can save what you have created and come back
later to edit as you please.

More on selecting wedding invitations and accessories next time.

Every bride knows that her guest’s first impression of her
wedding comes from her wedding invitations as that is the first thing they see
regarding her wedding. The wedding invitations not only set the tone for the
event but also convey the couple personalities. It’s easy for brides to feel
overwhelmed by the choices not to mention the wedding etiquette that should be
followed. For most brides this is the first big event they have ever planned.
It doesn’t have to be that way.

At least when it comes to planning your wedding invitations, it is important to
go to someone with experience helping brides specifically with invitations. A
wedding planner has some experience in many facets of planning a wedding but
planning all the ins and outs of wedding invitation wording, etc., is a highly
specialized field and you really are best off consulting someone who sells
wedding invitations and provides unlimited help when it some to the proper
wording, selecting the type of invitation to fit your wedding theme, etc.

Here at www.BeautifulWeddingInvitations.com, we have been helping brides for
over 8 years and would love to have the opportunity to help you as well. Give
us a call at any time at our toll free number (800-214-8990) where we are
available from 9-5 M-F Eastern time. Be sure to experiment with your selection
and wording on out website. You can see your wording through a virtual proof
and play with it by switching out different font styles and ink color. It
really is a fun experience. You can save what you have created and come back
later to edit as you please.

More on selecting wedding invitations and accessories next time.

Every bride knows that her guest’s first impression of her
wedding comes from her wedding invitations as that is the first thing they see
regarding her wedding. The wedding invitations not only set the tone for the
event but also convey the couple personalities. It’s easy for brides to feel
overwhelmed by the choices not to mention the wedding etiquette that should be
followed. For most brides this is the first big event they have ever planned.
It doesn’t have to be that way.

At least when it comes to planning your wedding invitations, it is important to
go to someone with experience helping brides specifically with invitations. A
wedding planner has some experience in many facets of planning a wedding but
planning all the ins and outs of wedding invitation wording, etc., is a highly
specialized field and you really are best off consulting someone who sells
wedding invitations and provides unlimited help when it some to the proper
wording, selecting the type of invitation to fit your wedding theme, etc.

Here at www.BeautifulWeddingInvitations.com, we have been helping brides for
over 8 years and would love to have the opportunity to help you as well. Give
us a call at any time at our toll free number (800-214-8990) where we are
available from 9-5 M-F Eastern time. Be sure to experiment with your selection
and wording on out website. You can see your wording through a virtual proof
and play with it by switching out different font styles and ink color. It
really is a fun experience. You can save what you have created and come back
later to edit as you please.

More on selecting wedding invitations and accessories next time.