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.

When you have finally made one of the biggest committments of your life and you are happy to be engaged, you now begin the long process of planning your wedding day.  From guests to cars and venue to honeymoon  you have a lot of things to sort out and lots of ideas to think of.  Some say your wedding invitation is one of the most detailed aspects of your wedding, after all its your official announcement to all your family and friends of your big day.

Here we have put together a few thoughts and ideas towards making it easier in choosing the perfect invitation.

The first thing to think about when choosing your wedding invitations is the style and theme of your wedding.  Handmade stationery is the ideal solution to incorperating any style and theme as there are so many amazing materials to choose from. Why choose a mass produced pre-printed wedding invitation that thousands of brides have used before you when you can personalise your design and be involved at every stage of the design and creation process.  Why not use quality hammered card, or handmade paper butterflys to give it that extra impact.  Simple things like this have an amazing impact on your stationery and give the impression of elegance to your guests.

Now you have decided on the card, you need to think about the size, you can have almost any size or shape you can think of, if you have an idea, simply call the stationery supplier and ask if they are capable of producing your style.  Depending on budget, you can opt for a simple postcard style or choose a booklet style invitation.

Designing your wedding invitations is the next step, the options here are endless.  Your wedding dress and venue are probably decorated with ribbons and flowers anb lovely colours all adding to the theme of your big day.  Why stop there? Transform your invitations by doing the same, include paper flowers, ribbon and bows and style your invitations to match your wedding day.

Your almost there, you have the card, style and decorations, all you need to do is create the perfect mix of colours and your ready for your wedding invitations to be made.  There are so many colours to choose from, if you want a specific colour why not simply ask for it?

How are you sending the card should also be considered, will you be sending it in a standard envelope or protecting them with postal boxes.  Postal boxes are an excellent idea to prevent any damage to your invitations when going through the postal system.  After all, you have invested so much time and effort into creating your stationery it would be a shame to have them damaged at the final moment.

The wedding inviation is the first glimpse of you wedding you give to your guests.  It gives them an initial guide of what to expect from your wedding day.  When your guests recieve your elegant stationery, they will admire the detail you have gone to and it will show them how important this means to you.  Don’t hold back, let your wedding invitations make a statement about the big day.

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.

Weddings are notoriously expensive, and with the current climate brides have to find ways to cut corners and save money on their weddings.

With lovingly handmade DIY stationery packs from Blissful Designs cutting corners and saving money never means cutting quality.

Blissful Designs has recognised that many bridal couples want to be involved with the creation of their wedding stationery and add that personal touch to our designs. This makes DIY stationery kits the perfect solution.

A wedding is one of the most important days for the blushing bride and when it comes to choosing the right stationery, Blissful Designs has the style and quality every wedding couple demands.

“Brides want sophisticated and elegant styles and we are really pleased with what we have designed for our range of wedding stationery. Not only are the designs unique, the range of colours available are extensive” said Clare Greaves, Owner of Blissful Designs.

The stationery is made from quality hammered card available in Ivory or White, with options like roses, lilies, hearts or feathers and many more personalisation options. You are even given the option to print in the colour of your choice once you have confirmed your exact wording requirements.

Clare continued “We strive on quality of service as well as the quality of our products and we are always helping our customers to get the most from their wedding invitations”

DIY wedding stationery is proving to be extremely popular and with such a variety of designs and colours, there is a style to suit most brides. View the full range of unique handmade wedding stationery at www.blissfuldesigns.co.uk.

About Blissful Designs
Blissful Designs are a handmade stationery supplier of the finest quality wedding invitations and stationery. The products are tailored to individual requirements and they strive to match the bride and grooms wedding theme. The wedding invitations and complete stationery ranges can be personalised to every brides needs. All the designs are available in a wide variety of colours and various sizes. In addition to providing their renowned stationery packs, Blissful Designs also offer a decorative chair cover hire service, balloon decoration and beautifully crafted guest books, photo albums and keepsake boxes.

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