Order Invitations and Other Stationary Needs
Personalize Your Invitations
7 Months Before Your Wedding
The first time that people will be introduced to your big day is through a save-the-date card or invitation. The invitation is what will set the whole tone of the affair and that’s why it’s important to make it count. You want this to set the theme and color scheme where applicable, as well as convey the important details. This is one piece of stationary that you don’t want to skimp on—this is where the details really matter! Even the font of the lettering can set a tone, so think through all of your many options and pick the ones that give off the image that you’re looking for.
There are so many choices so take the time to do your research so that you know what sort of things you should be looking for. A good starting point is to browse the Wedding Invitation directory at AllWeddingCompanies.com which can not only guide you through some great ideas, but also point you in the direction of some great vendors. Before you place your invitation order, you want to be sure that you’ve narrowed down your guest list so you know how many invitations and envelopes you’ll need. You also want to think through whatever stationary needs that you might have such as thank you notes, extra envelopes, and personalized napkins. It really helps to place one big order, not only for the cost and shipping but also for your sanity!
It’s helpful to visit several different invitation vendor sites or stores so that you can compare costs and design options. If you’re looking for something unique or theme based then you want to be sure that the vendor you go with has the selections that fit your needs. You can really have fun with the invitations and matching stationary, even just adding in a splash of your color scheme can really make it all come together. You can find some amazing invitation designs too so take your time before you place the final order. It can’t be stressed enough to have a very good idea of how many guests you intend on inviting to the big day, and then go with a few extra just to be safe! You don’t want to be in a situation where you’re just a couple of invitations short or you need one that you forgot about and then have to place an order that will cost you more than you bargained for. So take the time to have fun with picking out your invitations, and this in turn will force you to get going on that guest list—the fun never ends!
I wholeheartedly disagreee with the jist of this blog!
The invitation does not set the tone of the wedding. The ceremony and the reception afterwards sets the tone of the wedding. An overly expensive invitation lines the pocket of the invitation company.
None of your guests are going to say, “Oh my God, this invite is lame. I’m not going!”. Just doesn’t happen.
What a guest may say is, “The party was lame” Why? Because the bride and groom spent too much money on the invitation and not enough on the reception. Guests remember the party, not the invite. I’m not saying don’t skimp on the invite, just spend as much money as possible on the PARTY!
Same goes for thank you notes. It’s after the party, and it does not need to match the invite.
Personalized napkins are a different story. These are used during the party…much more useful for the tone of the event. However, for invitation companies, personalized napkins are an afterthought. This is an item that should be bought seperately…preferably from a company that specializes in wedding napkins…, after you have decided on the color schemes of the wedding.
In conclusion, cut your invitation budget in half and spend that money on better food, or better liquor, or better flowers, or a better venue, or on more personalized items at the reception, and your guests will remember your wedding in a much better light long after they forgot about the invitation