Invitations

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Invitations seem like such a basic item but there’s a lot that goes into them and a lot that comes out of them! Invitations set the stage and build excitement, offering guests a peek at your wedding’s style. With creativity and proper etiquette, your invites will give a great first impression.4

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INVITATION TIP

Have an A-List and B-List of people you want to invite. Send out the A-list eight to ten weeks in advance and use the B-list as alternates for those from the A-list that decline.

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THE FIRST IMPRESSION

It’s best to find a qualified local professional to act as your go-to person for all paper goods and etiquette questions. If you choose to purchase online, give yourself some extra time in case there are any problems that require shipping back and forth.

Before you choose a style of invitation, it’s crucial to know some of the broad themes of your wedding: casual vs. formal, bold colors vs. soft hues, etc. Knowing these key details will help you find or create invitations to reflect the style of your day.

If possible, order invitations and other wedding stationery six or more months before the big day to give yourself plenty of time for proofreading, printing, addressing and envelope stuffing. Formal invitations should be sent six to eight weeks before the wedding with save-the-dates going out months in advance. Save-the-date cards, or even an in-formal conversation with your guests, are especially important for out-of-town guests. Plenty of advance notice gives traveling guests enough time to book flights and lodging with some flexibility.

CREATIVE THINKING

Formal invitations complete with calligraphy and foil-lined envelopes are never out of style. Invite design options has grown immensely with the use of watercolor and illustrated elements. Dress up your invites with a belt or sash wrapped around the middle. Hand-drawn embellishments, a chalkboard look, and vintageinspired designs are also lovely if they work with the style of your wedding.