Info about Invitations
The Smart Wedding Invitation
When it comes to one of the most important days of your life, the last thing you want to do is end up looking like a fool who just planned the event an hour ago. When it comes to wedding invitations, it is easy to send the wrong message early. This is the first taste of your wedding that you send out for others to soak in before the big day. At the very least, give them something to look forward to. Grammatical errors are easy to miss, but very easy to catch when not knowing what to look for.
There are some pretty straightforward rules when it comes to how NOT to look like a fool at your wedding. First and foremost the wedding invitation itself needs to represent who you and your fiancé are. It really does set the tone of the wedding. Whether formal or casual, here are some things to be mindful off before sending all those invitations out in the mail. These rules also hold true for the response and reception cards that should be included with the invitation.
The chosen font used for your invitation should reflect the tone of your wedding. For example, more formal events call for script while more casual events call for engraved looked. Either way, font size is important as well. Not every reader should be searching for their glasses.
The wedding invitation is also not the time to use nicknames. No one cares to know that you call each other "teddy bear" or "sunshine". Save it for the reception! Names should be written in full and this includes the middle name as well. Also, all dates, times, street addresses and such should be written out as well. If there is a name that is carried over for generations, be sure to use roman numerals to replace the "junior" or the 4th. If at all possible, spell it out.
Okay, let's mention wording for a moment. Themed wedding or not, choose your words carefully. It is best to go a bit more formal even if the wedding is more than casual. This invitation is also a keepsake. When it comes to the location of weddings, there are some guidelines to use in your wording. It is not appropriate to ask for someone to just show up if you know what I mean. Since many weddings are held in some religious setting, it is customary to request the honor of your presence. When having a casual or non-religious setting, it is best to request the pleasure of your company. Have several people view your wedding invitation before making the go ahead for printing. This will save you the embarrassment later.
All in all, it is your wedding and like most of us out there, we want to look good. The wedding invitation is the first glimpse into your special day. We want to portray to those friends and family members that is was indeed a thought out decision on your part. Hence, this is why we request to share it with others.