Wedding Decoration And Food
The Wedding Invitations
The wedding stationary market is huge and there are literally thousands of design options and lots of ways to order your stationary. The vast array of choices can make it seem quite bewildering when you first look into it, but magazines and the internet are very helpful sources of inspiration to get your creative juices flowing. Many stationers now have great websites where you can view detailed images of their ranges. You'll find every style you can think of, and more, out there - from the classically traditional and the elegantly simple variety, to the most ornate, abstract, personalised and sometimes humorous designs. As gorgeous as your wedding stationary may be, realistically much of it will at some point be thrown away by your guests, so remember this when deciding how much to spend on it. Having said that, invitations can serve as a permanent reminder and a nice memento of your wedding.
How Much Stationery Do I Need? And What Will It Cost?
| ITEM | EXPECT TO PAY | ESSENTIAL? |
| SAVE THE DATE CARDS | 50P-£1 EACH | NO |
| INVITATIONS | £2-£4 EACH | YES |
| ORDER OF SERVICE CARDS | £2-£4 EACH | YES(FOR CHURCH SERVICES) |
| RSVP CARDS | 50P-£1 EACH | NO |
| MENUS | £2-£4 EACH | NO(ALTHOUGH NICE IDEA) |
| THANK YOU CARDS | £1 EACH | YES(DON'T HAVE TO MATCH) |
Styles And Themes
Stationary is a great way to give your guests their first clue as to the kind of wedding you're having and people naturally gravitate towards a style that reflects and continues their theme or colour scheme. The invitation can convey a sense of your wedding atmosphere well before the day begins. So your choice of stationary is narrowed down by and takes it's cue from whether you're planning a modern and informal day or a more traditional one, although contemporary styles are becoming more popular even for formal weddings. Seemingly inconsequential details such as the colour, paper or card type and the fonts used all help to create an impression.
Invitations
Once you're happy with the design you've chosen, there are a few other decisions
you will be making about your invitations. For example you may want to include
reply/RSVP cards and printed envelopes to make it really easy for people to get
back to you quickly. As well as the more obvious information that is always on
the invite, you may want to indicate a dress code or gift list details.
Wording
The invitation to a wedding is normally issued by the family of the bride-to-be
