The History of the Wedding Invitation

November 18th, 2009 admin Posted in Wedding Etiquette, Wedding Invitations Explained, Wedding Invitations Ideas, Wedding Invitations Style, Wedding Planning, wedding ideas, wedding tips No Comments »

Many couples dote over which wedding invitations to choose to express the love they are feeling, but few couples know the history of the wedding invitations they are trying to choose. The wedding invitation was more a verbal communication rather than a physical one. When a couple was going to be married, a single person or several people were given the task to “invite” the most important guests. These wedding invitations were spoken and confirmed immediately. The bride’s parents, who most often paid for the wedding and after party, would take the list of acceptances into consideration when planning the event.

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Weddings were much more formal in times when verbal communication was the only form of wedding invitation. Rarely did someone say no to an invitation when they were asked in person, so the guest list was chosen wisely and only the most influential people invited.

As history moved on, the wedding invitation took on a more physical form. Scrolls were created and handled with great care. These scrolls were given to families who were invited to the event. The RSVP would have to be hand written and delivered to the awaiting couple or parents of the bride. Again, the formality of the ceremony left few invitations unaccepted because anyone who was anyone in a given circle would surely be attending the wedding. The major change from verbal wedding invitation to written invitation came during the Age of Enlightenment. This is when the majority of people learned how to read before going off into the work force.

When written wedding invitations were introduced, the struggle to have the best, brightest and fanciest wedding invitations was also born. To this day, no matter how formal the wedding will be, the wedding invitations are selected with great care. The more original and spectacular the wedding invitation, the more likely the guest will be to confirm their attendance. (At least that is what the couple hopes!)

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Winter Wedding Invitations

October 16th, 2009 admin Posted in Wedding Invitations Explained, Wedding Invitations Ideas, Wedding Invitations Style, Wedding Planning, Wedding Trends, wedding ideas, wedding tips No Comments »

A winter wedding color scheme tends to fall into one of two categories. The couple will either follow the clean, serene colors of winter with silvers and blues or warm up the winter wedding invitations with reds and browns. Each color scheme offers a unique set of winter wedding invitation options for design and presentation. The key to choosing the best color scheme is first choosing the colors for the wedding.

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Wedding planning begins first in the mind before any real plans are made. The couple will discuss the potential colors to use in their wedding and while they may not yet be thinking about the wedding invitations, they will be taking the season into consideration in regards to the colors. A winter wedding often includes themes of snowflakes, crystals and crisp colors. The winter wedding invitations can be selected based upon these color and design choices. The most common winter wedding invitations with a cool feel with be either white or blue and incorporate an image related to the winter season.

For the couple who wants to choose a warmer color set for their winter wedding, red is a popular invitation color. The wedding invitation may still be white, but the design or wording may appear in a warm red. A winter wedding red is far more deep than a traditional red. The warmer the color, the better the invitation will look. Browns are also a popular choice for winter wedding invitations. Brown can be paired with red and white with ease and when these colors are used in the wedding theme, the look will be complete.

A professional wedding invitation is far more beautiful than one created at home. The colors are deep and all invitations will match perfectly. Raised lettering and matching response cards and envelopes complete the package for your winter wedding invitations.

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Autumn Wedding Invitations

September 28th, 2009 admin Posted in Wedding Invitations Explained, Wedding Invitations Ideas, Wedding Invitations Style, Wedding Planning, Wedding Trends, wedding ideas, wedding tips No Comments »

Autumn is the new summer, in terms of wedding planning, with couples choosing the autumn months as the perfect time to tie the knot. One of the best things about an autumn wedding is the chance to use rich, deep colors in both the wedding theme and the wedding invitations. Wedding invitations for an autumn wedding can include leaves, autumn flowers and pine cones, but the color choices are really where the invitations take life. In terms of wedding invitations, autumn is the warmest time of year.

While summer weddings are often limited to bright, vibrant colors – the autumn wedding opens the door to those comfort colors that make a bold statement. Deep browns, reds and oranges can be combined with creams and deep greens. Complimenting these dark colors is simple with the use of gold and silver touches on the autumn wedding invitations. Another fantastic color combination for autumn wedding invitations is the dark invitation with cream lettering. The contrast is brilliant enough to catch the reader’s eye and beautiful enough to stop them in their tracks.

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The autumn wedding invitations can be paired with response cards and matching envelopes. Save the Date cards can also be created to match the autumn themed chosen for the wedding invitations. When ordering the autumn wedding invitation sets, it is important to go with a professional printer. The quality of the invitations will truly be superior to any home printed invitation and if additional invitations are needed, they will match the originals in both quality and style.

The autumn wedding feels richer, bolder and more exotic than any other wedding theme. The colors, designs and patterns used to create autumn wedding invitations feel warmer which is the perfect feeling when it comes to expressing the love a couple has on their wedding day.

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How to Find Beautiful Wedding Invitations

September 23rd, 2009 admin Posted in Wedding Invitations Explained, Wedding Invitations Ideas, Wedding Invitations Style, wedding ideas, wedding tips 1 Comment »

One of the most important preparations of wedding is deciding on your wedding invitations. This is one of the first things you should do while preparing for your wedding. If you are able to send wedding invitation well before the date of your marriage, all your friends and relatives will have enough time to prepare for it.

Since wedding invitations is one of the integral preparations of your wedding, you should spend a lot of time in deciding on the right kind of invitation card. You can make a choice between formal or casual invitation cards. While deciding on a wedding card, you should also keep the budget in your mind. Make sure that the card you decide on remains within your budget.

The cost of the wedding invitation will vary depending upon the type of the paper, printing procedure (home or through professionals) and the number of papers/pages present in the invitation. The style and design of the wedding cards will also greatly influence the total price on the amount of cards that you are planning to print. The color and theme that you choose can also be used as theme color throughout your wedding. You should also do a check on the amount of money that will go into postage.

You can browse through our hot sale collection of wedding invitations and shortlist three to four cards in your mind. With so many vibrant wedding invitation cards present on our website, you are definitely going to find some of the most beautiful wedding cards that you have ever seen. Even though we have a diverse collection of wedding invitations, you can also make your own personalized wedding invitation through our website. You can then show your shortlisted wedding cards to your friends and relatives and then choose the best one. This way you set the perfect tone for your marriage through wedding invitations.

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Create Unique Themes for Your Wedding Invitation

September 14th, 2009 admin Posted in Wedding Invitations Explained, Wedding Invitations Ideas, Wedding Invitations Style, wedding ideas, wedding tips 1 Comment »

You definitely want a unique wedding invitation. Who wouldn’t want something like it? You can do that by making the theme exclusive and special — something that will make it standout.

You can step out and visit printing shops to canvass different styles and rates. By telling them what exactly it is that you want, they can suggest what will fit your idea. They have different presentations, packages and prices depending on the style and the materials used. You only need to determine which among those samples will fit your wedding theme and budget. For convenience, you can go to an online wedding store that offers wedding invitations. There is an array of these invites from ordinary to extraordinary. It’s up to you if you want to apply a classic or a much more modern theme.

You can also opt to create your own invitation. This will make you save money if you have your own printer. However, if you want a more decent look on them, it is still best to let a professional do it for you.

Aside from a special wedding theme, a unique wedding invitation can be comprised of laces, ribbons, dried flowers, dried leaves, decorative papers, shells and others. There are styles where in the invitations are painted by hands. Some have their wordings etched on a flat decorative wood. They really standout; moreover, they make a difference and a lasting impression.

Want to share your wedding theme song to the ones you’re inviting? You can ask the invitation shop to come up with something that will play music. It can make them feel how special this coming wedding is going to be.

It may not be easy to come up with a unique wedding invitation; but it’s worth the effort. After all, it’s going to be your wedding herald. Therefore, it’s worth the investment.

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Picking out the Right Wedding Invitations

September 4th, 2009 admin Posted in Wedding Invitations Ideas, Wedding Invitations Style, wedding ideas 1 Comment »

One of the most important things to look out for when you’re planning a wedding is the wedding invitation. The wedding invitations should set the right mood for the entire occasion. This is because the wedding invitation is the first thing that your guests get a glimpse of prior to the wedding.

Since wedding invites come in a variety of styles, designs, paper quality, and prices, you need to look into your budget first of all. Most wedding invites which use top quality designer paper tend to be more expensive than those made from plain materials. You also need to take the design into account. If you want your wedding invitation to be styled highly, using accents and embellishments to make it look more interesting, you need to be prepared to pay a higher amount.

The good thing is that many wedding invitation makers are now able to provide an attractive deal for couples who are at the early stages of planning their wedding. Whether you want to shop for invitation designs in malls and stores or in online shops, the selections are virtually endless. If you have a theme in mind, you can choose the right wedding invitation, so that it will match the over-all theme for the occasion.

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There are formal styles for wedding invites, and there are also semi-formal to casual styles available. Nowadays, you will be able to find invitation designs with cartoon illustrations, or those which are styled to reflect film themes. With the excellent variety of wedding invitation styles, you don’t have to settle for second-rate choices.

One of the best tips there is in choosing the right wedding invitations is to work on your chosen theme. This will help you achieve a cohesive look and feel for your wedding, an occasion that will certainly be remembered by all your friends and family members for years to come.

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Customizing Wedding Cards According to Your Preferences

August 21st, 2009 admin Posted in Wedding Invitations Explained, Wedding Invitations Ideas, Wedding Invitations Style, wedding ideas No Comments »

Wedding invitation cards are the best medium to give people the great news about your wedding. A well designed invitation card for marriage with the right choice of words is sure to make the right impact on the minds of the invitees. The color, the hue and the design of the card should align with the theme of your wedding and set the mood for the fun-filled occasion.

We know that each of us have their own set of ideas and creativity which we want to see on those cards. So we give you the opportunity to have your say on the best wedding invitation cards, and we customize it according to your requirements. To make the cards personalized and tailored to your requirements, we make sure that we use the paper material that you prefer. The photos that will be printed, the layout and other designs will be in accordance with your interests. Our idea is to keep your wedding invitations attractive and amazing.

Some people like to keep their wedding invitation cards simple while others like to decorate it elaborately. Both the kinds of look have their own appeal and we make sure that there is a creative element in the design and the backdrop, so that your wedding invitation card stands out, the best of the lot, compared to the ones that you have come across.

Apart from the design, the right kind of wording evokes a positive feeling and an amiable gesture in the minds of the invitees. You should make the invitees feel respected about being a part of the wedding. Your guests are not just an audience, but a part of the lives of the bride and the bridegroom, and there is nothing as special for a married couple-to-be as their wedding. So when you call on your invitees to be a part of the day, where two hearts are joined in holy matrimony, you should make sure that the card touches the right chord in the hearts of people.

Though the elders in the family are the ones who like to naturally give their decisions on how the card should be made, the wedding invitation card can really turn out to be extremely good if it has inputs from the couple is getting married, because after all it is their wedding and since most guests will be their friends, the boy and the girl who are to be married can give the best inputs on how the card should look.

Our website has an array of exciting wedding invitation cards that come in a variety of layouts, designs and colors. We make sure that the design, color and layouts we choose, complement each other, so that the card does not go overboard and does not overwhelm the wedding message. We have wedding invitation cards that can cater to different communities and cultures so that we justify every wedding theme to the hilt, and bring a smile on every guest who receives the lovely wedding card.

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