Beautifully designed and well-written wedding invitations will definitely get the attention of your invitees.
The cover design will give the recipient an idea of the wedding theme. A well-written, personalised invitation cards shows your thoughtfulness and love.
Some hot tips on sending wedding invitations as part of your
wedding planning:
1. Start with a well-organised guest list which should include the full names, mailing addresses and contact telephone numbers. (Although technology has given us an edge in terms of speed, invitations to the wedding should preferably be sent by mail or by hand. You may email to inform your guests to expect an invitation by mail).
2. Create an excel sheet on your home computer for cards that your have mailed, accepatnces, regrest and thank yous. You can add a column for reciept of wedding gifts so you can follow up after the ceremony with your thank you cards.
3. There are typically 2 types of invitees: to attend ceremony only or to attend both ceremony and reception.
4. Remember to send invitations to the members of the wedding party and their parents. Don't forget to invite your wedding officiant and his/her spouse.
5. Do write personal messages. For that personl and thoughful touch...
6. Do remember to include the venue, date, time and most importantly dress code. If you want your guests to come according to your wedding theme, do hav it on printed paper.
7. Order additional 20 to 25 sets of wedding cards for the unexpected or extra guests. It is less expensive to print in bulk than in small quantity.(Remember to get an additional 10% extra envelopes for an occassional misspelled words or wrong address printed).
8. Thank you cards (for attendance and gifts - separately) should be sent to all the guests - no longer than two months after the wedding.
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