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Love those invites!

Friday, July 24th, 2009

Invitations are one of my favorite parts of a wedding.  I get so excited when I walk out to my mailbox and see that “special” envelope lying among my mail just saying “Hurry up and open me!” This single envelope begins to tell the story of a very special day that is coming up.  You can get a feeling of the style and atmosphere by just looking at it. But also it tells you all the details such as where I’m going and what time; what’s for dinner; where I can stay; and if children are welcomed. So I always stress to my couples to let that invite tell that story and truly have it reflect them as a couple.

Here are some pointers to make your invite one that has your guests talking

Be Bold! Use the darker color of your wedding color scheme for your backer, tri-fold, or whatever you choose for you main design

Make it personal! Use a special saying or picture on the actual invite itself

Spread it!  Use the same designs on all your wedding stationary needs such as escort cards, menu cards, programs, and thank you notes

Make it readable! Don’t pick a font that is not easily read by all

Give the details! Make this a tool for communication.  Call out all information that your guest might be needing and also all the information you need from them

Add that postage! Make sure you take the invite once it has been completely assembled and have it weighed at the Post Office

Have FUN! Invites are just one aspect of the wedding that can be very enjoyable.  Make it a group project with family and friends to assemble with great food and drink!

And find a professional! I highly believe that using an actual designer verses using a website is always the best choice.  The quality and personal attention that you will receive is well worth taking the time out of a busy schedule to sit down with an actual person. I always send my clients to one certain designer, Sondra of Sondra’s Ink.  She is amazing to work with and her prices are so reasonable.  Plus for an extra charge she will assemble and mail them for you!  Her designs are always fresh and are way beyond what her clients thought they would receive.

All photos courtesy of Sondra’s Ink and Taylor Gray Photography

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International Mailing

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

stamps

As I was speaking to a client of mine this evening she gave a great idea on today’s blog postings… In this day and age our family and friends are spread all over the world.  So when a couple starts thinking about sending out their invites they need to consider a few things:

 

  • When you are sending your invitations to anyone outside the US I suggest that you send those 4 weeks earlier then any that are being sent out within the US.  The reason behind this thinking is because mail service is slow to reach certain destination.  It is better to be safe then sorry.
  • Make sure you put the correct postage onto the international invitation.  The US Postal service has a great website to help determine what that is : http://postcalc.usps.gov
  • When it comes to your RSVP, if at all possible try to get the correct stamps for that country. Stamps International is a great resource of purchasing stamps from all over the world: http://www.stamps-international.com/  If you are unable to do this, then send them without postage. US postage will not be accepted in foreign countries and you will more then likely not receive your RSVP back.

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