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The honor of your presence is requested…with a slight squeal you quickly read the rest of the inviation b/c it is now a reality…”I AM getting married!” There it is, for all to see, printed in black letters…or pink…or gold…or green…whatever fits you best…the invite!

The invitation is the first glimpse your guests are going to get into your wedding and your personality. They set the stage for every detail to be unfolded. There are many components that play a supporting role in the creation of that oh so perfect invitation. You know you got it right when you get them from the printer and can’t stop looking at the masterpiece that is going to announce to the world that you truly want them to be a part of your special day.

All jest aside, there are as many ways to invite guests to your wedding as there are Brides to Be. It really is about you and what you want, just like every other detail of your wedding. Don’t let anyone talk you into something that doesn’t fit for you!!!

The design process can be as hands on as you want it to be or handled by a 2nd party, such as a stationer. There are several design elements to consider when designing your invite: type of paper, color, patterned design on the paper, to incorporate a ribbon element or not, along with a whole host of other considerations.

There are many websites that specialize in wedding invitations, just look through your wedding magazines and you can find a bunch and spend an entire week looking at all the beautiful, creative designs. You can work with either a local stationer or an independent, home based invitation stationer. You can even look at your local wedding association website to find an independent. Another fun and completely unique way to put your personal signature on your entire wedding stationary is to hire a graphic designer to create a completely integrated look for all of your wedding stationary including: response cards, thank you cards, programs, napkins, directions to the ceremony and reception, menu cards, place cards and the actual invitation itself.

This is the #1 rule that MUST NEVER, EVER be ignored!!!! Always get a proof of your invitations and in a quiet moment, without interruptions, carefully go over it for typo’s and misspellings. This is your responsibility and not the printer’s.

I recently attended 2 bridal shows, one in Grand Rapids, MI and another in Nashville, TN. I discovered 2 gems for wedding invitations. The first one is “Green” and the girls in the office love it!! It is made out of Bamboo wood. It comes in three shades and the design on it is simple, elegant and beautiful. The response card is attached and perforated for ease in returning it. This one really makes a statement. Check out the website www.cardsofwood.com.

The 2nd fabulous find is Relish! This is for the Bride to Be who is a little more adventurous but still wants a little help. I love this company…you actually do the designing.  The website guides you through the process of creating your wedding stationary ensemble. They want you to “enjoy the journey” and they have soooo many idea pages to help you with the creative process. This is a really fun place to design your wedding stationary. Check it out: www.getrelish.com

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