Let Your
Wedding Invitations Reflect the Ceremony Itself
By
Aldene Fredenburg
Wedding ceremonies these days are as varied
as the couples who take that big step; from traditional church
weddings to mid-air nuptials as the participants float
underneath matching parachutes, the locations and modes of
marrying are wonderfully diverse. Why not choose a wedding
invitation which reflects the design and spirit of the occasion?
Here are some considerations:
Where are you getting married? If you’re
having a traditional indoor wedding in a church, you may want to
choose an equally traditional white embossed invitation with a
religious theme. If your wedding is scheduled to take place in a
sunny field surrounded by wildflowers, however, a more colorful
invitation with a nature theme might be perfect.
What is the color scheme of the wedding? Many
brides-to-be spend a lot of time and thought choosing
bridesmaid’s dresses, flowers, and other decorations for their
wedding; why not let the wedding invitation reflect the chosen
color scheme? A small, intimate evening wedding with deep
burgundy bridesmaid gowns would benefit from beautifully
decorative burgundy and gold engraved invitations with
coordinating envelopes; an informal spring wedding could be
reflected by cheerful pastel invitations.
Do you want to reflect a particular ethnic or
religious background? Your family’s cultural or religious
history may include specific wedding traditions; why not reflect
these in your wedding invitations? Traditional African designs,
Greek or Russian Orthodox iconography, or simply elegant Asians
designs could all be incorporated into unique wedding
invitations. Pre-designed wedding invitations are becoming ever
more diverse, but if you can’t find an invitation that matches
what you have in mind, you may be able to find a greeting card
with a blank interior which you can adapt, or design one
yourself.
Think about all your needs before you order
your invitations.
For all wedding invitations, you need to
include response cards and envelopes so your guests can RSVP.
Also, decide whether it’s okay for you to receive responses by
email; if so, include your email address somewhere on the
invitation or RSVP card. If you want the responses to arrive by
snail mail, spend the extra money to put postage stamps on the
return envelopes; it will increase your chances of getting
responses, both yeses and no’s, tremendously.
Are you having a pre-wedding supper for
family and participants? If it’s a formal affair, you may want
place cards for the dinner. You may also want a wedding guest
book and thank-you notes matching your invitations. Are you
going to send announcements to people you don’t plan to invite
to the wedding? You might want to consider drafting them so they
announce the wedding as having taken place, wait until after the
ceremony to send them, and enclose a wedding photo as a small
gift to the recipient.
Whatever your wedding plans, let your
invitations and accessories reflect your plans for the ceremony
itself. This small detail will help you define the day and make
it even more memorable, for yourself and for all your guests.
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Aldene Fredenburg is a freelance writer
living in southwestern New Hampshire, who has written numerous
articles for local and regional publications. She may be reached
at
amfredenburg@yahoo.com.
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