In toying with ideas for wedding invitations designs, perhaps a good place to start is the commonality shared between the bridal couple. To avoid any conflicting taste, discuss on what the invitation is meant to project about the couple to the invitees. Other than the usual bits of information such as names, date, time and venue stamped out by a desktop publishing application, this simple piece of stationery is able to speak much more.
In cases whereby either side of the bride and groom has not met the spouse-to-be, including a tasteful and elegant picture of the couple as part of the invitation’s motive or as an insert is ideal. This then allows the guests to identify the other half as and when they meet. Although there is no cause for embarrassment, it does not serve well for guests to congratulate someone else other than the groom. If personal pictures are not on the menu, perhaps a picture of a place with significant meaning to both bride and groom is more suitable. The spot whereby the question was popped or the place where both first cast eyes on one another always make an ideal romantic tale.
Selecting off-the-shelf cards are ideal to keep the wedding budget in check. Since these wedding invites designs tend to be run-of-the-mill, add a personal feel to the process. Taking some time to include a short but personal message before sending out the cards speaks heaps about the couple. In the event too much time and effort is needed to pen the short note, use one of the many desktop publishing applications to deliver the result. A calligraphy pen or Chinese brush and ink can also be used if the numbers are not too intimidating. Alternatively, personally sign each and every card to lend the same effect and put a smile on every guest’s face. Many a time, invitations are tossed after the ceremony. A beautifully designed card may end up being a souvenir of the occasion as everyone appreciates the thought and work put into making it.
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