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The featured piece in a wedding trousseau
is the invitation itself. The invitation
communicates who is getting married, when
the marriage will take place, the location
and who is hosting the event. Traditionally,
invitations are sent by the parents of
the bride, usually six to eight weeks prior
to the event however it is very common
in today’s society for the wedding
to be hosted by the bride and groom or
co-hosted by the both sets of parents along
with the bride and groom.
As your wedding invitation is a reflection of your personal style and taste, it is important to choose an invitation style or design that captures the essence of you and embodies the style of the event you are planning. For your guests, the moment they first receive your invitation will be very special as it creates a sense of anticipation and drama, announcing your wedding day and summoning your family and friends to celebrate your joyful union! It also represents their first glimpse into what’s to come on your special day.
Nothing compares to the tradition of
a beautifully designed invitation tucked
into a perfectly calligraphed envelope.
Wedding invitations have several different
components, and the style of wedding you
are having, be it formal, semiformal or
informal will dictate your selections. It
is important to take time to peruse and
find the perfect invitation to announce
your special day.
It is not necessary to have all details concerning the design/style of your invitation thought out before you begin browsing for that perfect invitation. However there are a few important details surrounding your invitation for you to consider before you begin the process of shopping for your wedding invitation:
PAPER
At Papyrus, we offer a wide variety of luxurious, specialty papers that include cotton, metallic, pearlized, textured, linen, fine Italian papers, Japanese lace and tissue papers, to name a select few.
COLOR
By incorporating color into your invitation you can create an updated, less traditional look for your invitation. This is not solely limited to the use of colored paper-stock but also through the utilization of colored inks, envelope liners, as well as other added elements such as ribbons and motifs or monograms.
MOOD OF YOUR EVENT
It is important to determine if your wedding will be a formal or informal event before shopping for your wedding invitation as this has an impact on both the design of your invitation as well as the wording used. Here are some helpful tips to use when selecting your invitation for both formal and informal events.
Formal: Traditionally a white or ecru folded lettersheet or single panel 5 x 7” card. Engraving or Letterpress in black or gray ink are traditionally the printing techniques used for a formal event. A sheet of tissue paper is laid on top of your invitation to keep the ink from smudging.
Informal: Informal invitations do not have to follow any rules, and can range from a poem on translucent glassine to a unique design on recycled paper. This is your chance to be creative. Remember, do not sacrifice information for originality…the details about your wedding should always be presented clearly.
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