5 Secrets to Perfect Wedding Invitations

You've picked a date, booked a venue, and chosen a time for your wedding.

14:35 14 April 2020

Now it is time to tell your guests about the big date so they can reserve the date. That means that it is time to send our wedding invitations, but this isn't just any old task. Your wedding invitations are the very first glimpse that your guests will get into your wedding.

Ideally, you want your wedding invitation to hint at the style and feel of your wedding. You also want it to get them excited about your big occasion because it is a large social occasion that should not go unnoticed. Here are a few industry secrets that can help ensure your wedding invitations are memorable enough to make it on the fridge or corkboard in your friends' kitchens.

Choose Your Wedding Style

Before creating your wedding invitations, you need to have a general idea of what wedding style you are planning for. Your invitations should hint at the formality of your wedding so that guests can respond appropriately. The dress code is a lot different for a casual beach wedding then it is for an elegant and glamorous wedding. These days anything goes, so your guests will appreciate some gentle guidance about what to expect and how to dress. Plus, if you choose your wedding style beforehand you can create wedding invites that embody it. For example, rustic and boho weddings are extremely popular right now, so choosing weathered paper with calligraphy is a great example of matching your invitations to your wedding.

Pick Out Your Wedding Colors

Your wedding style is not the only thing you can incorporate into your wedding invitations. If you know your wedding colors or a general motif you can choose invitations that match. Brides that are really coordinated with a tendency to plan often use the same paper for their wedding invitations as they do for their escort cards, programs, and even menus. While not everyone has to take it this far, it is a very soothing and cohesive way to tie your wedding together.

Consider Adding a Photo

If you really want to make your wedding invitations memorable, consider creating wedding invitations with photos. Not only is this a great way to share off your engagement photos, but it encourages people to hang onto your invitation. Many people put wedding invites with photos up on their walls along with Christmas cards and other similar photo cards. If you want to make sure your card ends up on the fridge, then take a minute to look over your photos for a great couple shot. Candids and posed pictures work well, or you can be crafty and take a photo that embodies the planned style or motif of your wedding.

Be Specific and Include All Details

As mentioned earlier, your wedding invitation gives your guests a heads up on what to expect. You need to make sure that they have all of the relevant information that they need to plan for your wedding. Make sure you are clear about who is invited using handy prefixes like +family or +partner. Also make sure that you include time, date, location, possibly a map of the venue if it’s hard to find, dress code, and/or accommodation details.