Sending out handmade wedding invitations gives the bridal couple the opportunity to treat their guests to a totally unique and one-of-a-kind invite.

How handmade wedding invitations make a fabulous first impression

A once-in-a-lifetime affair, every bridal couple takes great pains to make sure everything is just picture-perfect on their wedding day. There are so many things to be attended to and preparations are started several months ahead. There’s the bridal gown, the venue, decoration for the venue, the guest list, caterers, bartenders; the list is endless. No matter how elaborate the plans are or no matter how early the preparations are started, the action till now is still all behind-the-scenes and involves only family and close friends.

The first real inkling the rest of the guests have about the wedding will be from the wedding invitation. It is essentially the first point of contact between guest and the wedding and offers the wedding guests a ’sneak-peak’ at what’s coming up.

Handmade invitations are customized to suit the wedding theme as well as the couple’s style; they set the tone for the wedding. A guest who looks at the wedding invite will immediately form an impression of what to expect at the wedding and customized hand-made wedding invitations create the most fabulous first impression of all.

Significance of Handmade Invitations

Giving a guest a handmade invitation creates a powerful impact on the guest. It says that despite all the other preparations, the bridal couple had taken time out to create a special invite for every guest. A wedding invite makes every guest feel special.

An invitation to every guest is a way of saying you care for each and every guest individually and you’d feel honored to have them grace your special occasion.

Most bridal couples realize the impact unique wedding invites can create and despite hectic schedules, more and more couples are taking the time to make handmade invitations for a fabulous first-impression.

Handmade Wedding Invitations as Keepsakes

Every handmade invite is like a miniature work of art. With several personalizing options available including custom types of paper, styles of ribbon, shapes, fonts and graphic designs there are endless possibilities for reflecting the couple’s creativity and their personal styles.

When you give out unique wedding invites, your guests are not going to toss it away like they do most store-bought invites. The wedding invites are more likely to be treasured and given a place of honor among other memorabilia in the guest’s home. More and more bridal couples feel it’s surely worth taking the time and trouble over something that they know is going to last forever.

Handmade Wedding Invitations

The invitations are not just unique; they are ‘You-nique’. Most bridal couples love the idea of handmade wedding invitations because they are the most unique idea of all. Guests are unlikely to ever find a similar invite anywhere else; no matter where they look. Handmade wedding invitations can be customized using the chosen design and wordings as well as the chosen font. The design type could be black-and-white, colored, sepia or antique and the color of the card could be taken from the wedding colors or from the venue itself. The end-result- a handmade wedding invite like no other!

It is the ultra- uniqueness of handmade wedding invitations as well as the powerful message it conveys that make them far more popular than any store bought wedding invite.

Your wedding invitations are a vital part of your wedding plans.The invitations can control a lot, primarily is the list of guests you want to attend but they also determine the overall cost of your big day.They are a great way to trim your guest list and keep the numbers down.Remember, you can invite a lot more to the evening ceremony.

The stationery you use reflects on the kind of wedding you are planning.A simple invite will give the opposite effect to an elegant invitation which will tell your guests to expect a formal affair.The colours used on the stationery will also give your guests an idea of what to expect.

Take the following as an idea of what you should consider when choosing your invitations:

The first thing you need to do is analyse your guest list, go over it several times.It is very easy to get carried away and invite everyone you know, but you have to be realistic.Find out how many guests the reception can cater for and use that as a starting figure.Then work out the cost per head and find out what the overall cost will be for the full list.Now you can decide how much you want to spend on your guests and how many you can invite.

Once you have decided on the number of guests you can have, you can now begin to filter your guest list starting with immediate family members and your closest friends.You have to always remember this is your day and you don’t need to invite a whole family.They may have four children who aren’t really interested in attending and it will only cost you more.Remember to only invite the ‘key’ people.

Choosing your wedding invitations will now be a lot easier, you will know how many you need so you can work out how much you will spend per invite.Why not call the stationery supplier and ask them what they can offer for your budget.You may be surprised; you may now be able to afford additional stationery like a table plan or guest book.

The wording of the invitation is very important.The standard practice is to include the date, venue and time. Why not include more details that you may need to give your guests.Directions to the venue or contact numbers if there are special dietary requirements.This is normally included on RSVP cards, but they are your initiations with your wording so include what you want.

While we are on the subject of RSVP cards, why not state on the RSVP to call rather than posting, this will save money to both parties.It’s just as easy to pick up the phone and accept the invitation as it is to respond with the RSVP card.

Finally, if you are feeling creative, why not make the invitations yourself.DIY wedding stationery is becoming very popular; it just takes a little bit of time and patience.Good companies can offer you DIY kits to make your life easier and it is almost certainly cheaper doing this than it is to buy the craft items individually.With DIY, you get exactly what you ask for rather than having to buy in bulk.Personalise your wedding invitations with you own character and flare.

Wedding Invitations are far more than simply asking people to join you at your wedding.  They are a symbol to introduce everyone to your wedding day which they can keep forever.  The invitation itself holds the detailed information you need all your guests to be aware of.  For this reason alone, you should always take plenty of time when writing the content of your wedding invitation.  Think of it as a little taster for your guests of what is to come on your big day.

When you work out how much effort you put into choosing your dress, finding the perfect location, picking an ideal photographer, people can sometimes neglect there wedding stationery and simply order them at the last minute, sometimes weeks before the wedding.  The invitation is not always the first thing on a brides mind, but putting a lot of effort into your stationery can be worthwhile in the end.

The custom handmade stationery on offer is now one of the most popular types of wedding invitations for today’s modern bride.  The old fashioned pre-printed stationery is no longer sought after and the main reason is being able to transform your stationery using colours and crafts which pre-printed can not offer.  Below you will find a quick list of ideas that you may want to consider when deciding on your wedding stationery.

Where will your wedding be held? Is it in a remote location? Is it abroad on a beach or have you chosen the popular civil ceremony at the hotel where your reception is?  This is ideal to find you the type of invitation you are looking for. It may be themed towards sand or shells, or the content of the stationery may not only provide the time, date and location, it may need to provide detailed directions or even a map for those guests who are not from the area.

You can now decide what your colour needs to be, will your stationery match your dress, or your bridesmaid dresses.  Will they be the same colour as your decorated reception?  These are all valid ideas which will not only make your stationery unique but will also give your guests a little taster of the theme.

How long is it until your wedding?  This is a big question to ask as you may need to send out save the date cards if it is too early for the invitations.  You may find your main guests have booked there holiday on your big day which would be upsetting for both parties.

Finally, what is your budget for your stationery, you should be very realistic in deciding this as there are several options to choose from.  If you have a restricted budget, you don’t need to go for the ’supermarket’ stationery, why not choose from a DIY stationery range, you still get the same quality and style but you save money. Alternatively, if you don’t have the time for making your own, you can have the full range designed, handmade and prepared for you. 

Just remember your wedding invitations will be the first glimpse your guests get of your wedding and also the last as they can keep the wedding stationery forever.