|
Wedding Invitation Cards
Explore our range of wedding invitation cards and you will find that it covers every style possible. We have styles to suit formal or informal weddings- traditional or contemporary weddings. There is stationery which is suitable for destination or beach weddings. The range includes a large selection of do it yourself or mix and match wedding invites.
Selecting A Wedding Invitation Card For Your Special Day
When you are preparing for your wedding day, the wedding invitation card is something that receives high priority once you've settled on locations, service type and so on. In order to choose a card that reflects the style of the day you have planned, you may want to opt for a traditional embossed card, you may want to choose something modern, or you might want to select something that falls between. The key to this is to understand what the options are, so that you can confidently discuss this with the card designer, or prepare the card you want for yourself.
One of the first things you may wish to consider is precisely what wedding stationery you want on the day. Considering this at the same time that you plan the wedding invitations will allow you to coordinate things such as place settings, the order of service and thank you cards. The following are the main options for creating a personalised wedding invitation card for your special day.
Traditional engraved invites
An engraved (also known as embossed) card is the classic choice for a wedding card. This card has been stamped to produce a textured effect where the card is indented with the wording you have selected for the invitation. Traditionally, a wedding card was made from ivory or white card with black engraving. Modern invitations can be made in this traditional style, or alternatively they can be made with different colour inks and card.
Printed wedding invitations
This is a more cost effective alternative to a traditional engraved invitation. Printers with expertise in making wedding invitations will be able to help you with a number of different options, as well as specialised paper or card so that you can create a really lovely, contemporary invite for your wedding.
Thermography
A thermographed invitation provides a similar appearance to an engraved invitation, but it is achieved with a different technique which is cheaper and can be prepared much more quickly than the traditional engraved card. If you want a traditional invitation but you have a tight budget, this may be a good option for you.
Handmade invitations
Many people want to have something truly unique and very personal for their wedding day - and a handmade wedding invitation card is the perfect solution. The downside with this option is that it can be time consuming. If you are having a small wedding, this may not be a problem, but if you are having a particularly large wedding, it may not be an option without some professional assistance.
Ready-made invitations
Invitations that are pre-prepared in box sets can be a good option if you have a tight budget. They can also be purchased with matching wedding stationery and thank you cards, so that you have everything covered for the big day. These can be 'dressed-up' by using calligraphy to personally invite each guest, or they can be a great base on which to build a handmade invitation; saving a lot of time and money if you are not confident or haven't the time to do handmade invitations from scratch.
Selecting the right wedding invitation card is an individual decision. There are many options available, so take the time to find the right one for you. The invite you select will set the tone for the day, so don't be afraid to let your creative side take over in order to come up with something wonderfully unique. |
