Child Learning Help

Posts Tagged ‘wedding invitations’

Here are some standard and alternative ways to word your wedding invitations.

If you’re hosting your own wedding:
“Jane Porter and David Broadbent request the pleasure of your company at their marriage…”

When the wedding is being hosted by the parents of the bride:
“Mr and Mrs Frederick Porter request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter Jane to Mr David Broadbent at St Michael’s Church, Wilburly, on Saturday, 26 th July 2010 at 3pm and afterwards at The White Swan Hotel, Wilbury…”

Invitation to a wedding where the bride’s parents are the hosts (alternative wording):
“Mr and Mrs Frederick Porter request the pleasure of the company of (name of guest(s) written by hand) at the marriage of their daughter Jane Frances to Mr David Broadbent at St Michael’s Church, Wilbury, on Saturday, 26th July 2003 at 3pm and afterwards at The White Swan Hotel, Wilbury…”

Invitation to a wedding, bride’s parents divorced and mother remarried:
“Mr Federick Porter and Mrs James Culver request the pleasure of…”
If the mother is not remarried, begin like so:
“Mr Frederick Porter and Mrs Judy  Porter…”

Invitation to a service of blessing:
“Mr and Mrs Federick Porter request the pleasure of your company at the blessing of the marriage of their daughter Jane…”

When inviting only for the wedding reception:
“Mr and Mrs Frederick Porter request the pleasure of your company at a reception following the marriage of their daughter Jane…”

Evening party only invitations:
“Mr and Mrs Frederick Porter request the pleasure of your company at an evening party following the marriage of their daughter Jane…”

If you would like to read more articles and advise related to wedding invitations, please visit NZ Bride for more articles on wedding invitations. Click here more wedding invitation wording examples.

NZ Bride: New Zealand most comprehensive wedding website

If you are looking for unique and affordable, seal and send wedding invitations may be your choice. Their all-in-one design has some very appealing features and benefits that make it economical, eco-friendly, convenient and time-saving. What more can you ask for in a wedding invitation design.

Here are some attributes of seal and send wedding invitations:

• All ensemble items can be included in one simple invitation piece.
• The seal n send invitations easily fold up into their own self-mailing pieces using pre-marked folding lines and are then fastened by clear or decorative seals eliminating the need for mailing envelopes. This saves time by not having to stuff and address both inner and outer envelopes.
• The response card is attached at the bottom of the invite with a perforation for easy removal and return by guests. Since it is postcard size, no return envelope is needed and the return postage you affix is at the postcard rate which is cheaper than regular first class.
• Both the printed return address when mailing the invitations and the return response postcard mailing address are typically included in the price.

There are many beautiful designs of seal and send wedding invitations from classic to contemporary. There is now even a wider style that has a smaller sized reception card attached at the bottom by perforations along with the response postcard.

The seal and send style can also be your choice for other events for which you will need to collect RSVPs to have accurate seating and food arrangements. This design could be used for rehearsal dinners, post-wedding receptions, or anniversary celebrations as well as wedding invitations.

Being true to their name, seal n send invitations are all-in-one invites that are easy to fold, seal and send to your wedding guests.

If you are looking for unique and affordable, seal and send wedding invitations may be your choice. Economical, earth-friendly, convenient and time-saving are some of the benefits of this all-in-one design. What more can you ask for in a wedding invitation design.

Here are some attributes of seal and send wedding invitations:

• All ensemble items can be included in one simple invitation piece.
• Pre-marked folding lines make it easy to fold seal n send invitations into their own self-mailing pieces and then they are fastened by seals eliminating mailing envelopes. This saves time by not having to stuff and address both inner and outer envelopes.
• The response card is attached at the bottom of the invite with a perforation for easy removal and return by guests. Since it is postcard size, no return envelope is needed and the return postage you affix is at the postcard rate which is cheaper than regular first class.
• Pricing typically includes both the return address printed on the outside when mailing the invitations and the return mailing address for the response postcards.

There are many beautiful designs of seal and send wedding invitations from classic to contemporary. There is even a style now that is larger in width so it not only has the response postcard attached at the bottom but also a smaller sized reception card that can also be removed by guests if they so choose.

The seal and send style can also be your choice for other events for which you will need to collect RSVPs to have accurate seating and food arrangements. This design could be used for rehearsal dinners, post-wedding receptions, or anniversary celebrations as well as wedding invitations.

Being true to their name, seal n send invitations are all-in-one invites that are easy to fold, seal and send to your wedding guests.

As a record of important details from your special day, your wedding invitation is uniquely a one-of-a-kind remembrance.  Ordering a few extra invitations is highly suggested so you can save them as wedding souvenirs but then they will more than likely be stored away in your wedding album. 

Why not create a memento of your wedding invitation that is more permanent and can be easily displayed in your home as a special remembrance.  Especially since all the formal details of your wedding day appear within your invitation text – date, time of ceremony, time of dinner/reception, name and address of ceremony location, name and address of dinner/reception locale – as well as maybe a special verse or quote chosen by you and your fiancé.  The invitation design itself may also be symbolic of the colors or theme of your wedding.

Having your invitation wording permanently imprinted on a keepsake item is a wonderful way to uniquely commemorate your wedding day.  Here are some suggested items that can be engraved with your wedding invitation verse:

·  Photo Album – A great way to personalize a wedding album is to have your invitation wording elegantly engraved on the front cover.  This way every time you look through your cherished wedding pictures you will be able to see your invitation verse too.

·  Wedding Invitation Frame – Create a lasting souvenir by using a beautiful glass frame to showcase your favorite wedding photo as well as feature your delicately etched invitation verse.              

·  Glass Block – A simple, but elegant, glass or lucite sculpture piece can be engraved with your wedding invitation text creating an exquisite symbol of your special day.

·  Commemorative Plate – Easily hung on a wall or placed on an easel for table-top display, a decorative plate engraved or etched with your invitation verse will make a wonderful memento for years to come.

With all of your planning and preparations, creating a wedding invitation keepsake may not be a high priority before your wedding, but this is easily something you can have designed later since you may even receive one of these personalized items as a wedding gift. 

Your wedding is without a doubt one of the most important days of your life so give some thought to creating a lasting souvenir of your wedding invitations to preserve all the details of your special day.  As the years go by, you will undoubtedly be glad you did.

Custom wedding invitations are an essential part of your wedding planning but are you prepared for all the choices you will need to make when creating yours.  Make it easier on yourself when creating your invitations by being informed and prepared for these decisions.

Here are some things you will need to know:

• Budget – Before you begin your wedding invitation shopping, you may want to give some consideration as to how much you want to spend on them.  Knowing your budget and the quantity you will be ordering will also help you figure out how much you can spend per invitation as well as help narrow down your choices.  Also remember that response cards, reception cards, colored inks, return address printing, envelope lining, etc., will be extra costs if you choose any of these options and are not included in the invitation prices.  Those prices are listed separately.

• Theme refers to the appearance of the invitation such as design, pictures, colors, embellishments, etc.  Are there specific theme wedding invitations that will fit your wedding design?  Themes can be flowers, beach or tropical, season of the year, specific colors, etc.

• Style relates more to the type of invitation.  Will you have a simple wedding invitation card or a folded piece?  Will it be made out of layers of paper attached together or will it include your photo?  A seal and send style is an economical choice that has a response postcard attached and simply folds up into its own mailing piece.  Growing in popularity, pocket wedding invitations are a more contemporary style.  To fit the tone of your wedding, your chosen style may be modern, traditional, formal, or casual in appearance.

• Paper – This choice typically includes the size and color of your invitation paper.  Contemporary wedding invitations can come in special sizes such as square and tea length. Keep in mind that larger sizes may require extra postage so you should check into that before making your final selection.  Colored papers have also become plentiful.  Another consideration is the use of recycled papers to be eco-friendly with your wedding invites.

• Verse Wording – There are many, many sample verses for custom wedding invitations or you can creatively write your own verse.  Your choice of verse will depend on who is hosting your wedding – you and your fiance or your parents.  Another decision will be where your reception information will be printed – either on your invitation if there is room or on a separate reception card.

• Lettering or Font Style – You will find there is an enormous selection of lettering styles from which to choose and the offerings will vary among printers.  One suggestion is to use a style that will be easy to read for your guests.  Simpler, less script fonts tend to be easier to read. 

• Imprint Ink Color – Usually you are provided with several ink choices based on the invitation you choose.  Keep in mind colored papers will affect how certain ink colors appear.  Black ink is typically included in the invitation price with colored ink choices costing extra.  Be sure to take notice of what color was printed on the sample as you may like how that color looks.

There are actually more things to consider as part of your custom wedding invitations ensemble but the items listed above pertain to the actual invitation itself.  Other related choices involve extra insert pieces such as response cards, map cards, etc., as well as envelope options.

Personalized wedding stamps have become a popular trend when mailing wedding invitations.  Whether sharing a favorite photo or choosing a special wedding design, couples are choosing to customize even their postage stamps.  If you choose a pre-designed wedding stamp, chances are you will have the option of adding your names and/or wedding date.  What a great way to add that extra special personal touch to the outside of your wedding invitations.

There are several online retailers that offer a great selection of unique wedding stamps but keep in mind there will be an extra cost involved for this custom postage.  What’s exciting is that many of them let you create your own photo stamps if you prefer not to select already designed postage.   Simply upload your own favorite photo to create your very own stamp.  This could also provide the perfect opportunity to share your engagement photo.

Wedding stamps typically come in the various increments of postage to accommodate the weight and size of your invitations and may also come in different physical sizes to be proportionate to the overall size of your mailing envelope.  Be sure to take one of your ready-to-mail wedding invitations to your local Post Office to have it weighed so you purchase your custom stamps in the correct postage amount. 

There are many wedding related items that you may be mailing to guests on which you can use your custom stamps.   

• Engagement Announcements
• Save the Date Cards
• Response Card Envelopes       
• Bridal Shower Invitations
• Rehearsal Invitations
• Thank You Cards

Engagement announcements and save the date cards could feature photo stamps using your engagement picture.  Creating photo stamps for mailing your thank you cards would be a great way to share your favorite wedding photo with your guests.

If pre-designed wedding stamps are your choice, they are typically available in all different themes…

• Hearts and Love
• Flowers and Bridal Bouquets
• Destinations
• Wedding Cakes
• Monograms
• Save the Date
• Wedding Rings
• Specific Wedding Colors

Custom wedding stamps let you add a personal touch to your invitation mailing envelopes.  Photo stamps let you share a special photo of you and your fiancé with your wedding guests.  Either of these stamp choices will definitely be an attention grabber even before guests open your wedding invitations. 

During any economic time, but most especially now, it’s good to pare down your wedding expenses as much as possible.  The following ideas will aid you in your effort to keep costs down and keep more of your hard-earned dollars in your wallet.

1). Purchase flowers that are local and in-season.  By using hydrangeas in your fall wedding, you run the risk of increasing your costs.  Instead, visit your local flower market and select seasonal white Calla Lilies or deep red roses to form your bridal bouquets or table centerpieces.

2). Have your wedding favors double as your place cards or guest escort cards.  Indicate the guest’s name and table assignment on a label or hang tag and attach it to the favor box or bag.  Place the wedding favors / place cards on a central table at the entrance of the reception room.  Guests will learn of their assigned seats as they pick up their unique wedding favors.

3). Avoid couture bridesmaids’ dresses and instead peruse through the clothing racks of popular national clothing retailers.  By selecting a color and style that the bridesmaids can use after the wedding day, you’ll assure that they can prolong the use of the dress and thus get extra value from it.  And if your bridemaids are spread out across the country, they’ll be grateful for the convenience you’ve given them by allowing them to shop locally.

4). Consider a Friday evening or Sunday day wedding.  By having your wedding on those days, you can save loads of money.

5). Craft the wedding invitations yourself.  Many discount stores now offer stylish wedding invitations, thank-you cards, and wedding ceremony programs that you can print yourself in the comfort of your own home.  Purchasing a box of inexpensive embossed wedding invitations is now as easy as shopping for copy paper and staples.

6). Have several family and friends arrange your bridal bouquet, bridal party bouquets and boutonnieres as well as table centerpieces.  A word of caution: to avoid wilting, make sure to arrange the flowers no later than the night before.  If you have an eager and willing group of people who you trust and who understand your style, you can easily save hundreds of dollars by delegating these tasks.

7). If you know a friend or family member who has great interest in photography as a hobby, they may be willing to photograph your wedding for free.

8). Do not use an odd-shaped invitation which will increase your postage, use only standard shaped ones.

9). Your hair and makeup can be styled and applied by a family member or friend, or even by yourself.

10). Limit the size of your bridal party to family members and best of friends.  Involve the others in other important tasks like passing out wedding ceremony programs or ushering guests to their seats at the ceremony.

Shopping for your wedding invitations can be somewhat overwhelming with all the styles available.  The goal in this article is to help you become familiar with some of the most common styles you may encounter in your invitation shopping.

·  Self-Mailer – Being more modern wedding invitations, you may want to consider this type which eliminates the typical envelope.  Instead it comes with an envelopment that wraps around all your invitation pieces to seal up and becoming its own mailing envelope.

·  Pocket – There are several different pocket invitation designs but they all include a pocket for holding your invitation with some having a separate pocket for inserts such as a reception card, response card, direction card, etc.  A few designs even become their own self-mailing piece.

·  Layered – A popular style where at least two papers are tied together, one on top of the other, with decorative ribbon to create your invitation.       

·  Recycled – For those striving to be more earth friendly with their wedding choices, there are now many beautiful wedding invitation designs that are printed on recycled papers.  Recycled papers typically contain at least 30% post-consumer fibers.

·  Photo – Create a keepsake for your guests by adding your photo to your wedding invitation.

·  Seal n Send Wedding Invitations – Economical and time-saving, these all-in-one invitations are pre-marked with folding lines and have a response postcard attached at the bottom for easy removal by your guests.  They quickly turn into a self-mailing piece with their convenient fold and seal design. 

·  Wedding Invitation Cards – A simple but elegant choice where your verse printing appears on the front of the card since there are no paper folds involved.

·  Embossed – The process of creating a raised design on the invitation using a printing method that presses an image into the paper.  The embossed design can be accented by color or can be left as is which is referred to as ‘blind’ embossing.

·  Engraved – A printing process that is more involved and lengthy resulting in a distinctive appearance but also being more expensive.  The process starts with a copperplate that is engraved with your wording.  The paper is then pressed onto the copperplate making the letters slightly raised which can be felt on both the front and back of the invitation.

·  Thermography – A more cost-effective printing process whereby wedding invitations are printed with ink and then a special powder is sprinkled over the wet ink.  The next step is sending the invitation through a heater which melts the powder and ‘raises’ the ink.

Hopefully these wedding invitation descriptions will help you narrow down your choices by getting you acquainted with the various styles available.  Take your time when shopping for your custom wedding invitations as you want to find the perfect design and style for your special day.