Wedding Invitations

The couple has to give more attention to their wedding invitation than they may think, to make that a bit more special, because if they do not put any thought to it, the wedding invitation will not represent either of them as well as it could.

The wedding invitation has a vital role to play in the smooth organization of your big day - it informs the guests when and where the wedding will be taking place. But, it is not just a matter of sending out a card with the date on and asking people if they can make it.

So learn all about wedding invitations and what you need to do to get the right ones for you.

In terms of wedding invitations, if the average number of guests was 80, you have to normally spend anything from £1.25 up to £3.25 per head depending on the wedding invitations chosen.

A 28 days lead-time is generally taken from the point of order to get the invites made and sent to the customer. But you can upgrade your lead-time in an emergency to 7 days, (with a 50% surcharge on this service), on the whole, it's safest to allow about a month in between.

It is recommended a minimum of six to eight weeks notice in advance, people should send their wedding invitations out. But, if the couple is having a summer wedding or getting married abroad then they have to take into account any holidays the guests will have, to arrange around their chosen dates.

Another option is to find ‘ Save The Date’ cards which are quite popular for notifying guests of the wedding date before sending the official wedding invitations out. Some people send these out up to a year in advance.

The next step is the selection of the wedding invitation. Generally, wedding invitations should include the invitation itself as well as a reply card, and evening invitation, separate printed envelope for the reply card, and if required also information on accommodation for guests driving directions and important telephone numbers.

There are only three basic types of wedding invitations out of the wide variety of designs and styles available. These are printed, hand-made and boxed-sets.

The most popular and the cost-efficient choice on the market today are the printed wedding invitations. The couple should plan on ordering printed invitations at least 4-6 weeks in advance. Handmade wedding invitations add a nice personal touch to a very special occasion and are reasonably priced. Box set invitations are cheap and can also be dressed up for a unique and personal touch if the couple has the time. These are available at most stationery retailers.

Another tip for the couple when choosing stationery is to stick with the color of the bride's dress or the bridesmaid dress and then simply choose a design that falls within their budget.