Extraordinary and Eclectic Wedding Invitations

March 8th, 2010 Elaine Posted in Wedding Invitations Ideas, Wedding Invitations Style No Comments »

Most couples will prefer a traditional wedding invitation design however if you want to veer away from the mainstream style and adopt a more eclectic feel for your wedding, you can always try a more creative approach. Funky wedding invitation designs are not only unique they can inject more fun into the entire event as well. These invitation designs tend to be on the modern side, styled with specific themes and not so traditional colors. The following are just a few examples of eclectic wedding invitations:
1. Leopard prints
- While these leopard prints may seem too bold and extraordinary, they are actually an excellent style for unusual wedding invitations. If you want to adopt an outdoor or Safari theme for your wedding, or if you just want to make a statement that are unlike any other, this wedding invitation design will surely be a head-turner. Also these leopard prints are perfect for couples who want to adopt a rock ‘n roll theme for their wedding.
2. Stripes
- Do you want to make your wedding look more fun and vibrant? Why not use a multi-colored stripes design for your wedding invitation? Stripes are always a fun way to make your wedding appear more distinctive, and you can choose the kinds of colors that will suit your chosen wedding theme best.
3. Non-traditional color combinations
- If you really want to make your wedding more extraordinary, you can try color combinations that really make a statement. While soft pastels and solid colors have remained popular, they are nonetheless more traditional. This is why choosing some bold but interesting color combinations can achieve so much. Some examples include mint green and cherry red or dark purple and light yellow.
4. Damask color combinations
- A combination of black, red, and white is always interesting.
5. Personalized vector patterns
- You can have stationery companies design specific vector illustrations for your wedding invites, giving you that personalized and unusual result.
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A Good Wedding Invitation is a Must!!

March 1st, 2010 Elaine Posted in Wedding Invitations Ideas, Wedding Invitations Style, Wedding Theme and Style No Comments »

The best thing that makes our lives worth living is the memories that we collect in our quest in living a good healthy life. These are the things that make a life worth living and ultimately, these are the only jewels that stay with us once we reach an age where running after money and fame is not possible. That is why it is important to give emphasis on the bigger events in life and make sure that we have a healthy stack of happy memories to look back upon, once we hang up our boots.

Marriage is an event that mostly defines our lives and the choice that we have made to live it with that person who we truly believe has the capacity to share it with us and also, can make our life a roller coaster. That is why planning for a marriage can be a work of great intricacy and also, a work where you have to get every minute detail right in order to make it an evening to remember amongst those who are going to be present at the wedding. One of the major components behind the success of every wedding is a good wedding invitation.

A wedding invitation is one of the most sought after things and is readily available online these days at nominal prices. So by this, you can actually save on some economic aspects of your marriage and at the same time, be assured about the quality and the design of the wedding invitation. So log on to one of these websites and grab your own unique wedding invitation which will add to the memories of your wedding and add a lot of substance to it as well!!
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Helpful Pointers on Wedding Invitations

February 1st, 2010 Elaine Posted in Wedding Ideas, Wedding Invitations Explained, Wedding Invitations Ideas, Wedding Invitations Style No Comments »

There are many concepts for wedding invitations ranging from the most traditional and classic all the way to unique and alternative designs. The choice primarily depends on the personalities and preference of the groom and bride, wedding theme and the colour motif. However, regardless of how your wedding invitation looks like, there are several important pointers that you have to keep in mind when preparing them. You have to pay particular attention to the details that you have to write.

First thing that you have to put in your wedding invites are the complete names of the groom and bride followed by the date, time and venue of the wedding. If you want to make your wedding invitations very formal and for ethical purposes as well, you should write the date and time in words instead of numbers and without abbreviations. Write the name of the officiating priest, pastor or judge who will do the wedding rites or ceremony.

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Indicate where the wedding reception will follow including the time. Mention your preferred dress code for your guests (example; strictly formal, semi-formal, beach attire etc.) or if you want to follow a particular motif or theme. It would also be helpful to include small maps that will serve as the direction to your wedding venue and reception. This will be beneficial to your guests.

If you are planning to include the names of your entourage on your wedding invites, be sure to write their full names (example; best man and maid of honour, bride’s maid). Do not use their nicknames to address them. Lastly, write the full names of the person or persons to whom the invitation is for. Avoid misspelling the names to maintain formality and proper etiquette. Lastly, address the persons properly (example; Attorney, Doctor, His Excellency, Mr. and Mrs. Honourable etc.)

Finally, on the bottom part, indicate the RSVP.

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Creative and Unique Wedding Invitations

January 28th, 2010 Elaine Posted in Wedding Ideas, Wedding Invitations Explained, Wedding Invitations Ideas, Wedding Invitations Style No Comments »

Weddings are important and memorable events wherein the presence of each guest is important. Such milestone in every couple’s life deserves nothing more than the best details from wedding invitations to the ceremony itself all the way to the wedding reception.

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Wedding invitations serve as every guest’s passport to the occasion. It is just natural and ethical to pay attention to the most essential details particularly on the concept. There are many ways to come up with unique and creative invitations for your wedding. Besides the conventional invitations that people are accustomed to which are made from specialty papers sealed in scented envelopes, there are many other wonderful concepts that you can keep in mind.

For example, if you are planning on having a beach wedding, you can go for a message-in-a-bottle type of invitation wherein the wedding details are written in a piece of paper, rolled and then put inside a bottle filled with sea shells and sand. Lock it up with a cork and then decorate the bottle with a ribbon bearing your names and your wedding invitation is all set – beach style!

Another concept is scroll-type invitation which can be done with the use of parchment paper and light wood or metal for a royal and fairytale touch. If you would rather have traditional wedding invites, you can still add a touch of creativity to make them more unique. You can make use of recycled paper or other special kinds of papers and decorate them with fancy ribbons and ties. For more unique concepts, you can add something that represents the theme of your wedding.

Other concepts that are also creative and unique include the use of hand-made native materials, ethnic details or collage-type invites with pictures (or even caricatures) of the groom and bride. To make a traditional wedding invitation more interesting, you can replace the plain envelope with a small bag, lace and ribbon or other catchy yet classy materials.

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Popular shades perfect for a spring wedding

January 24th, 2010 Elaine Posted in Wedding Ideas, Wedding Invitations Ideas, Wedding Invitations Style No Comments »

Without a doubt, spring is one of the most awaited seasons around the world. It brings out the vivid colors everywhere especially when flowers bloom altogether. This makes it the right season for a wedding especially if you want it to be lively and colorful.
Surely, you would start thinking about the church, place, cake, and others when looking for ideas for spring wedding. But you should not forget that you must also pay attention to the shades that you would incorporate on your wedding invitations.

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There are so many wonderful colors to choose from when you are in search for spring wedding colors. You can combine pastel shades with the bright hues and create a fairy-themed invitation. Since this is the season where trees bloom into lush green, pick from any shade of green and combine it with white. This is the ideal color combination if you are aiming for formality or simplicity in the wedding. Of course, you should not forget to include designs like foliages, vines, or even dew drops as well. Some of the most common flowers that wedding coordinators choose for this theme include lilac, tulips, orchids, and rose.

However, if you are not contented with this, you can take advantage of the various pastels that are rampant during this season. When talking about spring wedding colors, it can never be complete with the colors pink, lavender, peach, and ivory. Choose any of the said colors but it would also look great if you will combine all of these shades as part of your ideas for spring wedding. Your highly-anticipated event will be vibrant. Give your wedding invitations a border of silver lines which can go well with any of the mentioned colors. And since you are already in a wedding theme that is full of life, you can also include butterfly images and glitters in your wedding invitations at the same time.

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Ways to Choose Beautiful Wedding Invitations

January 18th, 2010 Elaine Posted in Wedding Ideas, Wedding Invitations Explained, Wedding Invitations Ideas, Wedding Invitations Style, Wedding Planning No Comments »

The very first thing that your guest will see in connection to your wedding is the wedding invitation. The wedding invitations that you choose will set off the general mood and theme for the wedding, and will give your guests an idea as to how the entire affair will progress during the day itself. The invitation will also contain all the pertinent details to the occasion, such as what time the ceremony will start, where the venue is, and what attire to wear. Therefore, the wedding invitation style and design should be chosen with great care by any soon-to-be-married couple.

Wedding invitations come in a variety of styles, colors, paper quality, and embellishments. You may opt for the more formal invitations if you want to keep things sleek and simple while you can also choose to be more creative and experiment with less formal styles and brighter colors. Since the invitation is the very first thing that your guests will see, this should set off the right mood for the wedding occasion.

If you are having a formal church wedding, a formal wedding invitation done in white or grey tones will just be perfect. Those hosting a summer wedding can do best with a bright yellow invitation or an invitation card embellished with roses or other blooms. Planning a beach wedding? Why not encase the rolled invitation in a slim bottle filled with sand and pebbles? The possibilities are almost endless, as long as you choose the invitations appropriate to the occasion.

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For fuss-free wedding planning, you can order invitations straight from suppliers or even order them easily online. Nonetheless, wedding invitations may also be made from scratch, especially if you are working on a really tight budget. With just a bit of creativity and resourcefulness your meager budget can already go a long way.

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Helpful Tips in Choosing Wedding Invitations

January 14th, 2010 Elaine Posted in Wedding Ideas, Wedding Invitations Explained, Wedding Invitations Ideas, Wedding Invitations Style, Wedding Planning, Wedding Theme and Style No Comments »

When planning a wedding among the things you should never leave out are the wedding invitations. Since your guests will get hold of the invitations first before getting a fair idea as to what you wedding will be, it is important to leave a good and lasting impression. Your wedding invitation essentially communicates to your guests the prevailing theme of the wedding so it is important to choose the right design, style, and to fill it with the right content. Here are a few tips in choosing the right types of invitations for your wedding:

1. First of all, determine the theme of the wedding. It will be better to choose an invitation style that suits your chosen theme than to go against the prevailing theme. There are many styles ideal for different themes so take time to check out each one.

2. Although wedding invitations don’t tend to take up a huge chunk of your wedding budget, they still need the right budget nonetheless. Quality paper invitations cost more than those made from coarse paper varieties and if you want quality printing, you should be prepared to spend more too.

3. You can find a variety of top quality invitations from direct suppliers however you can choose to make them on your own as well. If you have a knack at creativity and you have the necessary tools at home such as paper cutter, glue, printer, and some editing software, making your own invitations is always easy.

4. Don’t forget to shop around first in order to get the best deals on your wedding invitations. Some sellers offer lower prices than others for the same design or style. Also most of these sellers offer discounts on minimum bulk orders too, so make sure that you take advantage of the best discounts possible.

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Why Should A Wedding Invitation Look Trendy

January 4th, 2010 Elaine Posted in Wedding Ideas, Wedding Invitations Explained, Wedding Invitations Ideas, Wedding Invitations Style, Wedding Planning, Wedding Theme and Style No Comments »

A wedding invitation is nothing but a friendly request to your friends and relatives to attend your marriage ceremony. The look of the invitation card should be very inviting and should include the date, time, venue and other relevant details of your wedding ceremony very clearly. Hence, choosing the best possible wedding invitation is very essential.

Usually people rely on the good old traditional wedding invitation styles and designs for their marriage. However, such types of invitations may not be that appealing with respect to today’s mindset.

While printing your wedding invitations you can go for options like ink jet or laser printer to give the best effect to the colors and designs on your wedding invitations. If you have an ink jet or laser printer, you can print your own wedding invitations at your home.

Although the designs and patterns may keeps on changing with time but it is necessary to go with the contemporary trend in wedding invitations. Hence, you need to be aware about the latest trends in invitations for marriage. Rs2guru will let you know all the different varieties to about the latest wedding invitation cards. Moreover, if you search for contemporary invitations on magazines, internet or local market, you can easily come to know about what design and pattern you need to choose for your marriage.

Time and time again we have heard from friends and relatives that the theme of the wedding invitation should be the same as the theme of your wedding. For instance, if you are planning to have a marriage ceremony at beach, you can decide on an invitation that has pictures of beach and refreshing colors.

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The wordings in the invitation should be clear and readable and be written by making use of a good-looking font. As far as colors in concerned, go for neutral colors or combination of two colors.
Since wedding is one of the most special moments of the life, you should make sure that you give a good start towards the marriage by creating unique and memorable wedding invitations.

When you go to a local wedding invitation shop to place an order for your wedding invitation, you may come across limited options. The only way you can make a constructive decision is by shopping for it online and through rs2guru. You and your friends can sit together and easily choose a card as per your requirement.

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Simple But Elegant White Wedding Invitations

December 28th, 2009 Elaine Posted in Wedding Ideas, Wedding Invitations Explained, Wedding Invitations Ideas, Wedding Invitations Style, Wedding Planning No Comments »

Weddings are always associated with the white theme. It is the traditional choice of couples who are about to tie the knots, regardless of the fact that any color that will suit the wedding theme is now acceptable. Moreover, it is also the choice of the majority when it comes to wedding invitations.

White wedding invites can look elegant. You can add some details to them to enhance their look. They can be shimmering, embossed, intertwined or with pear-shaped borders. Floral degings can also make them look so much attractive. You can also add colored ribbons, laces or glitters to augment the appearance. If you want a sophisticated look, you can make it collaborate with the color black.

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It is not that difficult to work on white wedding invitations. They are classic and a lot of ideas can be applied to them. Since this color compliments all other colors, you can do so much with it. A little creativity can make you come up with exciting results that will surely create an impression among your guests.

To save money, you can do your own invites; however, the easiest way being offered to us right now is to shop for them online. Most of the items found on the net are being sold for a much lower price. For this reason, you can rest assured that you’ll get them professionally done. At the same time, you will save both money and time, as they will be delivered to your doorsteps.

These sites have catalogs posted online. You can always tour the pages of these catalogs to seek for the most suitable design that will match your wedding. Certainly, there will be an array of styles to choose from. It is always best to choose the one that you will appreciate for the rest of your life.

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Trends in Wedding Invitations

December 23rd, 2009 Elaine Posted in Wedding Ideas, Wedding Invitations Explained, Wedding Invitations Ideas, Wedding Invitations Style, Wedding Theme and Style No Comments »

The looks and designs of wedding invitations are getting year after year. It is exciting to know that the wedding invitation trends have been very diverse this year.
Even though people go with ever so reliable traditional type of wedding invitations, interestingly this year the couples have chosen to ‘Go Green’ and are trying to avoid the traditional and unpredictable ones and are looking for invitations that have an offbeat look.

The ‘Go Green’ invitations are nothing but eco-friendly invitation cards that are made after recycling process which may include cards with of botanical leaves, silk fibers, etc and you will be astonished to know that some of the wedding invitations that look highly sophisticated are actually handmade.

When it comes to colors, there are plenty of options to choose from such as watermelon pink, flaming orange, bright yellow, spring green, black, cream, ivory, white and any other bright color. Neutral colors were the most in demand this year.

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The idea is to look for a paper material for the wedding invitation that attracts light. As far as colors are concerned, you will never fall short of options and you will surely be able to buy the perfect wedding invitation.

Wedding invitations can be customized as per the theme of your wedding. That is why; this trend has been a successful one this year. Be it an outdoor wedding or wedding at a beach, you can simply integrate the theme of your wedding on the wedding invitations and send it to your friends and relatives, they will surely love it.

Do-it-yourself wedding invitations have also been quite a trend this year. If you go for DIY wedding invitations, you will realize that you will end up saving good amount of money. You can customize the color, design and other details of the wedding card which means you can greatly control the amount of money you spend on the invitations. Adding a photograph of the couple who is going to get married soon can truly give a personalized affect to your card.

Trends keep on changing with time, so you must stay acquainted with the latest invitation trends. At our site, you will get the best of the wedding invitations website not only for this year but also for the year 2010 and years ahead.

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