I
get so many questions from brides about how to make their invitations unique
and perfect for their weddings. Here are my answers to the top questions you've
been asking!
Q: How can I make my wedding invitation
wording look more interesting?
A: It's all in the layout you choose! You can
choose left-justified or right-justified wording or a layout that incorporates
a design or pattern in the wording for flair. Choose your wording layout under
"Personalize Your Item" when ordering. Then choose up to two ink
colors and two fonts for a unique look that matches your wedding style.
Q: I love the popular
invitations you feature on your blog and website. But I want my invitation to
be totally unique, something my guests have never seen before. Help!
A: The way we show invitations on our blog and website isn't necessarily the way you have to order them! If
you love an invitation style we show, you can make it your own with your choice
of paper color, ink color and ribbon color. You can also add a unique look with
our colorful envelopes — guests will be impressed the minute they receive your
invitation in the mail.
Q: It's great that
you offer an unassembled option so I can save money on my invitations. But won't
assembly take forever?
A: DIY brides are
loving putting together their own invitations with our unassembled option. If
you're worried about being overloaded, why not throw a little party and invite
friends and bridesmaids over for snacks and beverages and ask their help in
assembling your invitations. It will be a fun and memorable night for all of
you.
Q: When should I
order my invitations and how long before the wedding should I send them?
A: Your invitations
should be mailed so guests receive them at least six to eight weeks before your
wedding so they can make travel arrangements and plans to attend your
celebration. I always recommend getting your invitations order three to four
months before the wedding so you have plenty of time to assemble the
invitations (if you choose the unassembled option) and address the envelopes.
Q: How do I assemble
my invitations into the envelopes? Do I put the RSVP card into the RSVP
envelope?
A: It can get confusing
with all those pieces! Here's what I recommend: set your invitation down on,
face up. Put all your enclosure cards on top of the invitation, face up. Then
tuck your RSVP card into the flap of the RSVP envelope (don't put it inside the
envelope) and put it on top of the other enclosure cards. Pick up this stack
and slide it into the inner envelope so the front of the invitation is facing
the opening. Then place the filled inner envelope into the outer envelope with
the addressed side facing the opening. Easy!
Q: I get what an RSVP
card is, but what are "enclosures cards?"
A: Enclosures are cards filled with information for your guests and they're
"enclosed" in your invitations. They can be reception cards printed
with wording inviting guests, direction or accommodation cards telling guests
how to get to your celebration and where to say. "Informal cards" or
note folders aren't included with the invitations, but they're important things
to have. Print your names on the front and use them as thank you notes after
the wedding, or for correspondence anytime!
Q: How am I ever
going to find time to address all these invitations?
A: While hand-addressed
invitations are always personal and beautiful, we all know that it's
time-consuming. That's why Jean M started our Customized Envelope Addressing
Service! You just send us your guest list, and we address your inner AND outer envelopes
in the font and ink color you choose. It's beautiful, economical and easy on
your sanity!
Hope
that helps! You can find out more information and read more FAQ here!
