How to Nail Your Wedding Invitations
Getting wedding invitations right is challenging and something that takes a lot of care and attention. But if you nail it, you can look forward to happy guests and full attendance at the venue.
The purpose of this post is to explain how you can make your wedding invitations sing. We look at some of the strategies you can use, and how these will make a difference on the big day.
Proofread Carefully
When writing your wedding invitations, proofread everything several times. Don’t assume that because it looks right, it is right.
If you’re not sure if an invitation is correct, spend some time away from it and then go back to check. You’ll notice that when your brain’s fresh, you notice more problems in your work.
You could also get an editor to run over it for you. A professional can quickly highlight problems on a hand-written document.
If you’re writing the invitations on a computer, you can also use software to check your work. Running it through Grammarly or even Google Docs will quickly highlight spelling, grammar, and expression errors.
Be Clear
You also want to ensure your invitations are clear. Adding as much helpful information as possible is a good policy, as long as things don’t start getting cluttered.
Think of your wedding invitation as similar to a business card. You need to provide as much helpful information as possible but without making it seem cluttered.
Get Them Pre-Made
It’s also a good idea to get your invitations pre-made using a printing service before the rest of the organisation begins for the big day. Getting this task out of the way frees you up for everything else and helps you focus on what matters most.
Getting invitations pre-made also ensures you know precisely who is going to your wedding. It prevents any ambiguity and ensures everyone has somewhere reasonable to sit.
Order in Advance
Another basic practical tip for nailing wedding invitations is to order them in advance. You want to ensure you have everything ready to go once you finalise the relevant details.
It takes time to get everything done, so leave plenty of time. Waiting until six weeks before the wedding is probably too short notice. You’ll want to factor in things like design, proofing, and printing time.
Ideally, you want the invitations to go out between 6 and 9 months before the day. This advanced notice will give people plenty of time to book time off work and travel to the venue location.
Add Personal Touches
When crafting the wedding invitations, don’t forget to include personal touches. You want elements that remind people of you and your future spouse as a couple so that it’s undeniably you.
Adding personal touches could be something as simple as a reference to where you first met, or a family in-joke that everyone gets. It could also be an unusual design element or symbol that relates to you or your partner.
Order Samples
You don’t always know what your wedding invitation is going to look like in advance, so it’s always good policy to order samples, just to be on the safe side. Getting them delivered in the post gives you time to look them over and provide the printing service with feedback if there’s something you don’t like. Sometimes invitations look different in person than on a computer screen. (If you’re sending digital invitations, you can avoid this step).
Use Etiquette
Given the formality of weddings, it’s appropriate to use etiquette when sending invitations. Ensure you address recipients by title and full name instead of by their nickname. Also, use words like “dear” and “yours sincerely” and so on to show respect and appreciation. (Remember, guests don’t have to show up at your wedding).
If you’re not sure how to use etiquette, look up what to do online or find someone to write your invitations for you. Look for opportunities to amp up the formality where you can, without letting it get in the way of your message.
Include RSVP Details
Usually, you’ll want your guests to tell you whether they can attend so you can arrange seating, food, and so on. Therefore, always include your RSVP details on your invitations, showing friends and family how they can respond. If you’re sending invitations online, most tools have an RSVP option, making it easy to figure out who’s going.
Aside from that, there’s not much left to do. Once you create quality wedding invitations, you get your guests excited about the big day and ready to attend.
This is a collaborative post.
