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Handy advice on how to design your wedding invitations

Designing your wedding invitation can be a challenging and tough experience. Most people simply don't possess either the time or the experience to sort through the countless customization options that are available in the market. No matter if you plan to design and print your own invitation, purchase wedding invitations online or utilize the help of an experienced stationer in your neighborhood, these practical suggestions may help.

Tips on Purchasing your Wedding Invitations

Decide upon your papers first. The size, texture and weight of your wedding papers are certainly the most important consideration when deciding on your wedding invitation. The substance and quality of the paper speaks to the importance of the occasion. Good quality paper is, in my opinion, a pre-requisite for a well-designed wedding invitation.

If you make your own wedding invitation, please be certain that that you've got matching envelopes for the paper size and stock that you have choosen. Far too many times have we seen a well-designed DIY invitation, but no matching envelope. Although it may reduce your design options, we advocate loose papers and envelopes that match the invitation and the reply card set. Furthermore, be aware that if you plan to print your own invitations, #96 paper is about the thickest that will fit through an inkjet printer without jamming.

While colored paper stock is often beautiful and may work well with the theme of your wedding event, it is often difficult to flat-print on colored paper. For instance, it you pick red or navy paper stock, you almost certainly will need to engrave the invitation to insure that ink colors are properly displayed. Engraving or letterpress, while gorgeous, raises the cost of invitations. As a rule, you can achieve the same outcome by using white or ecru paper and simply print in bold ink colors or use textured and colored envelope liners to match your wedding theme.

Appropriate etiquette is essential in a well-designed wedding invitation. While a knowledgeable stationer in your community should know the proper etiquette, it might be wise to purchase of a copy of Crane's Blue Book if you are wording your invitation.

Make sure you order enough wedding invitations. Most companies sell wedding invitations in increments of 25 and we often recommend to bridal couples that they purchase at least 25 more invitations than they need in the event that someone was inadvertently neglected or you have last minute guests. A second printing of your invitation is very expensive so make sure you order enough.

Before you send your invitations, which generally includes a reply card set and perhaps a directions card, it is prudent having the wedding invitation and enclosures weighed at the local Post Office. There is nothing more frustrating than having your invitation returned because you lacked sufficient postage.