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Wedding Invitation Kits: Quick And Easy Tips For The Perfect Wedding Invitation Text

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Planning a wedding is stressful enough right? Finding the right dress, flowers, venue. All of this is time consuming and can be very daunting. But one of the most important aspects of a wedding is the very first thing your guests will see before the big day.  The Wedding Invitation.  Wedding Invitation Kits are a great way to save time and money and enable the happy couple to create their own unique theme based invitation with their personal stamp on it. But choosing text for an invitation can be a bit tricky, especially when you have certain rules or “sticky” situations surrounding the wedding.

Let’s suppose you have an adults only wedding. This one can be a little tricky.How do you word an invitation to reflect an adults only theme?  Especially when Aunt Sherry and Cousin Tom have 3 and 4 little ones each.  Well, one tried and true method for just about any communication is word of mouth. Tactfully mention that the affair will be a more formal, cocktail oriented and fancy affair.  If you aren’t comfortable that your message will get across, then send a nice personalized note with the invitation explaining the reasons for your decision to not have children. You could use budgetary, the type of affair, etc.

Or, more directly simply state “the reception and wedding are adult only affairs”.  That is pretty black and white and to the point.

What all should be included in a wedding invitation?  Well, the days of rules surrounding right and wrong protocol are fading.  Just about anything goes due to the ever changing family landscape.  Divorced parents, widowed, remarried; all of these have created a more free form method of choosing and wording invitations to reflect your day.  Many invitations today are more informal and personal which is a great way to express yourselves as a couple and wedding invitation kits allow you to be as formal or as casual as you like.

But some things absolutely need to be on the invitation including:

  1. The wedding date:  When (date and time), Where (ceremony and reception location) and a map and directions are important to include with the invitation.  If you have a wedding website, some people even do dry runs a week or few days before the wedding to be sure there are no roadblocks, construction or detours to interfere with the timing of the affair. Then simply post the updates on your site so people have a heads up.

For a more formal invitation there are certain rules of etiquette which should be followed including writing out of the full names including middle names. Stay away from using middle initials.  It is better to leave off the middle name entirely rather than use a middle initial. If you prefer, keep it very formal by using the “Queens English” when spelling out words like “honour” and “favour”. Also, it is important to spell out everything including, dates, times, hours, addresses, etc.   Use Roman Numerals for names as in John Thomas, III.

For a more casual, non religious ceremony it is fine to simply state “request the pleasure of your company” but for a religious ceremony it is better to say “request the honour of your presence”.

Regardless of which wedding invitation kits and text you choose, keep the affair stress free and fun. Be yourself, stay focused and everything else will fall into place.

Wedding Invitation Kits: How To Do It Yourself And Save Money

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If you are looking for ways to trim costs for your wedding, consider diy (or do it yourself) items? From wedding invitation kits to the favors, you can create a beautiful presentation on your wedding day without breaking the bank.

Wedding invitations are easy to create without having to sacrifice quality. DIY kits feature unique embellishments which range from satin ties to beautiful charms and quality papers that rival any professional invitation. The cost is a fraction of what a traditional card would cost and the end result is just as beautiful.

Even the response cards and return envelopes are included in the kit and allows the couple more freedom of choice when designing the invitation. Staples carries kits in the price range of $30.00 for 50 invitations, envelopes and reply cards. But your best bet is shopping on-line where your choices and prices are really the best.

You can even add your own personal touch with a customized stamp for your envelope seals, thank you notes or note cards. Wedding invitations are easily created on your own without having to sacrifice quality. Today’s wedding invitation kits feature quality papers and unique embellishments, resulting in professional looking invitations. Do it yourself kits also include both the response cards and the return envelopes.

Another great cost cutting DIY trick are favors. Wedding favors are really a personalized gift given from your heart so a hand made favor can be a sign of that personalization. Save a bundle by adding a ribbon or special card to the favor making it a “special” favor. If you like, you can personalize the favors to your wedding theme along with your invitations.

These are just 2 DIY ideas that are not only personal and creative, but will keep your pocketbook in check during the planning phases.

Be cautious though. Doing it yourself does take a little more time but it can be fun and an exercise that the happy couple can do together. As long as you plan ahead and know what the theme of your wedding will be before you start, then you can add on to the theme as you go along. Doing it yourself enables you to express yourself in a way that the traditional route does not allow. Creativity and personality are able to shine through which allows for a better expression of your wedding as a whole.

Your guests will never know the difference and, in fact, they may wonder how you managed to make things so perfectly fit into your theme.

If you go the route of buying wedding invitation kits, be sure to purchase a little more paper than you need in the event there are mistakes. This will avoid any last minute fixes and will help relieve stress.  At the cost of doing it yourself, you can afford to purchase more without breaking the bank and still staying within your budget.

Keeping things simple and elegant will go a long way in making your day that much more memorable.

Whether you decide to do it all yourself, or pick and choose, your day should represent who you are as a couple to the world. It is your chance to show everyone just how special this day is for the both of you.

Wedding Invitation Kits: Budget, Stress Free Elegance

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Wedding invitations often end up being a large chunk of a wedding budget; often much more than originally anticipated. But there are definitely choices couples can make when deciding on an invitation for their wedding. Today many couples are nixing traditional routes and going for more economically feasible options. Wedding Invitation Kits.

Wedding Invitation Kits are becoming increasingly popular due to the quality and originality a couple can express through them along with being very budget conscious. Making do it yourself wedding invitations is a little more time consuming but with good planning it can go off without a hitch and the end result is a beautifully crafted invitation that rivals any you could purchase through a professional.

Some things a couple might want to consider when looking for an invitation include necessary vs unnecessary expenses.  First – to save money you need to comparison shop – and that includes wedding invitation kits.  Most supply stores carry them along with local department stores but your best values and best options are usually on-line. Time savings are a lifesaver; especially with all of the bustle surrounding wedding planning. Shopping on-line is the ultimate timesaver.  With wedding invitation kits you are able to browse through hundreds of options until you find the perfect kit.

Before even venturing into the world of invitations be sure you have all of the wedding details in place.  For example, the date, time and place should be 100% certain and your room should already be booked.

Ordering the invitations and making them on your own is a great option but if you spend all of that time and effort into preparing the perfect invitation and the time, date or place change, you are left with a bundle of waste if a second set needs to be prepared.  Don’t let that happen to you so make sure you are prepared.

Keep in mind that your wedding invitation expresses the overall theme of your wedding but this does not mean it has to be “extravagant”.

Sometimes little substitutions go a long way.  Instead of the hand-pressed linen paper maybe opt for a good quality bulk  stationery that does the same job without sacrificing a lot of value. Little things go a long way in reducing stress and expenses.

Printable, do it yourself wedding invitation kits make it easy to create your wedding invitations even if you lack the skills of calligraphy or design. It is not necessary as many come with just about everything you need to create a beautifully crafted invitation. If you aren’t good at calligraphy and would like that special touch, hiring a professional is an option and not that expensive considering the amount you will save on purchasing the kit. If you have a quality printer and know how to operate basic word processing software, you are well on you way. Overall, planning is key. Buying a planning guide of “how tos” is an option and often times can give you some insight and tips on doing it yourself from the invitation to the favors.

Your wedding should be stress free and a day to remember. Wedding invitation kits can be a great way for couples to personalize their special day, reduce their stress and save money at the same time.Money you can have for the less stressful, fun-filled adventures…..like your honeymoon and the start of your brand new life together.