How to make wedding invitations be effective?
A wedding is a really special and rather complicated event that needs a lot of preparation. No wedding in the Republic of Latvia is possible without the couple and witnesses, but an exciting atmosphere also requires guests, who must then somehow be invited to join in this family-building celebration. The following are for this purpose wedding invitations. It may seem like a complicated process to create and send wedding invitations, but the vast and extensive experience of thousands of couples shows that interesting, originals and effective wedding invitations is not as simple as it first seemed. Find out how to create invitations, where to get ideas, when to send them and other useful information in the rest of this article!
When to send out wedding invitations?
Before you start planning your invitations, you need to understand when you need to inform your intended guests about the planned celebration. For the sake of your guests and yourself, send out invitations at least 8 weeks before the wedding date. A great alternative is “save the date” cards, which can be sent by post in a tangible form or as electronic informants. “Save the date cards should include the date you plan to attend your wedding reception and the venue where the wedding will take place, so that it is easier for your intended guests to find their way around your schedule. In the case of these messengers, invitations may be sent out more than eight weeks before the wedding day, but it is in your own interest and that of the organisers/chaperones to know as soon as possible the number of guests who will be attending, as this is how seating, beds, crockery, food, drinks and so many other important things are planned.
What should be mentioned in the text of wedding invitations?
The content of the invitations should be concise, clear and easy to understand – it should not spill over into novelette-like proportions, and will not
the text of wedding invitations
five words. To avoid unnecessary confusion, make sure your invitation states:
- who the invitation is for;
- when, where and at what time the ceremony will take place;
- when, where and at what time the social part will start;
- BY WHEN AND HOW TO REPLY TO THE NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OR NON-APPEARANCE;
- a person to contact or a place (Whatsapp chat, Facebook group, website, invitation attachment) where to find important additional information, e.g. things to bring, gifts you want, a map, how to get to the venue, etc.
How to address guests properly in the invitation? If more than one person is invited, the first person to be mentioned is the person closest to the bride or groom (cousin, study companion, work colleague, etc.) or, in the case of relatives (e.g. godparents, grandparents, etc.), the woman’s name. It’s important to tailor your address to your relationship with the guest – you can address a friend as “Dear Anna!”, a colleague simply by her first name, or your boss as “Dear Sir. Mr. Janis Auzins!”. Please specify the number of persons, e.g. “Marta” (for one person), “Jāni +1” (for two persons) or “Siliņu ģimene”. Also indicate whether children are expected at the wedding. If no, please mention that the invitation is not for children under 18.
How to make wedding invitations?
Once the text is created, it’s time to create the invitations themselves. Where to get ideas for designs? Very many wedding invitation samples can be found on websites like Pinterest. Invitations to a wedding can be both Homemade, and by professionals. They can be tangible, but just as well electronic, which will be economical and cheapas there will be no charge for physical invitation materials. Guests will appreciate original designs such as, with photo, interactive invitations or even the latest international craze – the video invitation. Get creative and enjoy the process of making your invitations, as it is truly exciting and gives you the opportunity to get to know each other and your guests even better, so that the time spent together is as enjoyable and personal as possible!