Styles Of Wedding Invitations

Styles Of Wedding Invitations

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Weddings are a very important public pronouncement of a couple's commitment to one another, and help to symbolize the union that they have chosen to pursue in marriage. Wedding invitations are a very important part of the planning of a wedding. The invitations allow a couple to reflect their personal styles, and the feeling, or sense, of their relationship, with the proper selection and personal input.

There are literally thousands of different styles possible, and hundreds of templates to choose from when selecting an invitation. Not all invitations have to be traditional and these days many couples are choosing to put a unique and more personal touch to their invitations. Because of the large number of styles that vary in key characteristics like design, degree of formality, print method, paper choice and size, there is a way for every couple to get an invitation that truly speaks for them. There are many options that can be considered, from the folds and the paper stock to the color and typography, as well as several do-it-yourself methods.

Here is a brief overview of some of the choices you will need to make if you're planning a wedding and want to know about invitations:

1. Folds - There are commercially available invitations that are single cards, usually mailed flat, that include all of the information on the front and are blank on the back side. There are others, however, that are folded in half, with the printing on the outside front and nothing on the inside, or a special design on the front and the printing on the interior of the card, top and/or bottom. You can also choose from cards that are in the trifold category. These cards are quite different and unique and come in several different fold styles. One of these styles that is becoming quite popular is the z-fold wedding invitation, which when opened will fold out like an accordion and includes all of the printed information on the front three panels. Another popular fold is the barrel fold, where the edges of the invitation's two front panels meet or interlock, with the print on the inside center panel.

2. Sizes - There are several different sizes to choose from when it comes to wedding invitations. The traditional sizes most often chosen are the standard 4.25 x 5.5 inch cards and the classic 5 x 7. However, the size will often depend on the style and format of the invitation, as well. Another important factor to consider is whether or not your invitations will be flat or folded. This plays a major part in determining the live print area of the invitation. There are several companies that will create the right size as to include all of the text and design on the invitation that you choose. However, square or other non-standard envelopes do require additional postage because they may require manual sorting. You also have to decide if you are going to include an RSVP form and envelope. Many couples today are choosing to have RSVPs made by phone or the Internet, again saving time and money.

3. Ink and paper - Ink color is a very important detail on wedding invitations, as is the paper stock. Tradition holds to using black ink, with no other colors, but more people are breaking these old rules all the time. If you are not a designer, you should express your desires but allow a professional to design the cards. Also, the ink can be printed flat or be embossed (raised), again depending on the design style. The choice of paper, too, is important, with the color best kept to gentle tones (ivory, cream, etc.) and the stock itself having an appropriate weight and texture.

4. Formality - Wedding invitations can vary in their degree of formality and generally formal invitations will have little to no graphics in the design, keeping them simple, classy and elegant. Informal invitations can be bolder and more striking and sometimes an unconventional style is appropriate. For example, theme weddings will use an informal style that matches the theme of the wedding itself. One of the major elements that affects the formality of the invitation is the typeface. A classic, sophisticated typeface will work better than a casual or a cartoonish one, unless you have a reason (like a theme).

5. Do It Yourself (DIY) - Some couples will choose to create the wedding invitations themselves. If you decide to do so, this can help you save some money and allows you to put your own unique touches on the invitation. There are kits available for this, which come with the paper and computer templates that you need. This way, you can lay out the text the way you choose and print the invitations from home. Some couples also choose to create their invitations from scratch, with handmade designs and handwritten information. However, it is important to keep in mind that this can be very time consuming, so it is best to get an early head start, if this is the option you choose.

Whatever style, shape or formal design you choose, a wedding invitation should always be unique and show a combination of your individual styles and personalities, since marriage is going to unite them. Marriage will unite you in all ways, of course, and the ceremony will be shared by the family and friends that you invite with the invitations you help create.


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