| You invitation is a reflection on the type of | | | | more couples are finding creative ways to |
| wedding its going to be weather it be formal, | | | | replace these. One option is to carve the |
| informal or themed this will be transparent | | | | names into small pebbles or stones and offer |
| in the invitation. The invitation is the only | | | | to guests as a memento you imagination is the |
| essential stationary required everything else | | | | limit with this so don't be afraid to let it |
| is optional. | | | | run riot. |
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| Save the date | | | | Thank you cards |
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| This card is sent several months in advance | | | | These are absolutely essential to thank each |
| to guests that have a long distance to | | | | guest for his or her attendants and gifts you |
| travel, it is simple courtesy to let them | | | | received. You can opt to match these to the |
| know your plans so they can start making | | | | invitation cards or pick up a pack of |
| their own. These cards only need the Bride | | | | pre-printed cards from your local card shop. |
| and Grooms names and the date and location of | | | | Take time to write a hand written note to |
| the wedding. It's a good idea to include | | | | each on the card to each guest as it is only |
| "Invitation to follow" so they don't keep | | | | courtesy and will be remembered. |
| calling for the details that are not | | | | |
| available yet like reception location and | | | | Special Touches |
| time. | | | | |
| | | | Besides the choices of text, type, paper and |
| The Invitation | | | | design there are lots of ways to personalize |
| | | | and add that special touch to your cards. |
| As before these will reflect the type of | | | | Trimmings can range from feathers to pearls, |
| wedding to come so chose the style | | | | shells flowers or ribbons each design can be |
| accordingly. Most people spend between 1-2% | | | | unique. |
| of the budget on the stationary. When | | | | |
| ordering your stationary remember to include | | | | Another option can be the original watercolor |
| 10 extra to provide for mistakes and late | | | | of the church where the ceremony is taking |
| invites. This will be cheaper than having to | | | | place or the coat of arms of the bride and |
| reorder a new batch. It a good idea to let | | | | grooms family branded on the invitation. |
| another person check the invites before they | | | | |
| go out to make sure all is in order and | | | | Photogenic designs and laser cut monograms of |
| spelled correctly. The invitation will | | | | the couple's initials on the front of the |
| include the names of the hosts; the brides | | | | card is a hot new trend. |
| name the grooms name, the ceremony location, | | | | |
| date and time, the reception location and the | | | | Information packs |
| RSVP address. If children are being invited | | | | |
| include on the invitation if not leave out. | | | | In addition to the invitation itself you can |
| | | | include directions to the church and |
| Reply Card | | | | reception, local tourist attractions for |
| | | | distant relatives and even details of the |
| The reply card is an optional but efficient | | | | wedding list. Such details will be |
| way of getting the guest list finalized. You | | | | appreciated by the out of town wedding guests |
| can also include a menu option so that guest | | | | who will be unfamiliar with the place your |
| with dietary needs can be catered for. Don't | | | | getting married and be interested in favorite |
| for get the stamp so that guest can reply | | | | bars, restaurants and tourist attractions if |
| promptly. | | | | any. |
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| Wedding Service Programme | | | | DIY Stationary |
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| Similar to mass booklets but contain more | | | | One way to save money and add that personal |
| information. They may include the whole | | | | touch to the stationary is to make your own. |
| wording of the ceremony, which will provide | | | | This is more popular than ever and there is |
| for a lovely memento of the day especially if | | | | an abundant choice of card paper and trinkets |
| the couple has written their own vows. This | | | | to choose from including high quality hand |
| also offers the scope to mention deceased | | | | made and floral paper. |
| loved ones or to give a little background on | | | | |
| the wedding party or to explain any | | | | You can add organza ribbon, feathers, shells |
| unfamiliar rites. You can even go further by | | | | the options are limitless all you will need |
| including poems, photos etc. | | | | is a printer to add the script or why not try |
| | | | your hand at some DIY calligraphy to add a |
| Place Cards | | | | definite personalized touch. Although this |
| | | | method of creating your own stationary takes |
| These are traditionally small cards engraved | | | | time it can be highly rewarding. |
| with guests name and each seating place. Now | | | | |