Wedding Invitations Primer: Wording Samples, Etiquette, Trends and Costs

Wedding invitations are the focal point of your wedding stationery, providing the first glimpse into the style and formality of the wedding. While save-the-dates can be flirty and fun, your Acrylic Wedding Invitations will be a true reflection of your event. Plan your wedding invitations with care with my complete wedding invitation planning guide.

The Anatomy of a Wedding Invitation:  

Clear Acrylic Wedding Invitations can include a number of enclosures, depending on the nature of your wedding and your stationery budget. (Obviously more enclosures means higher costs)

·         Outer envelope: Holds all enclosures, formally addressed to the recipient.

·         Inner envelope: Holds all contents of the formal, third-person invitation for protection during shipping.

·         Reception card: Specifies where and when the reception will be held - usually included only if the ceremony and reception take place at different locations.

·         Response card: On which your guests indicate acceptance or regrets.

·         Map/Directional: Optional insertion to help guests navigate and arrange for accommodations.

Cost & Budget Considerations:

Before you go shopping, become familiar with the Acrylic Wedding Invitation printing process and lingo; this will help you determine your needs in advance and avoid unnecessary costs. Price is determined per invitation, so if your guest list is huge - be prepared to designate a significant portion of your budget to wedding invitations. Costs can range anywhere from $1-$50 each. Bulky papers, colored inks and unique graphics all increase the cost. Custom designs can also be pricey. Printing options also affect the cost.

Invitation Printing Options:

·         Engraving- This is most formal and most expensive that results in raised print that is pressed through the back.

·         Thermography- It is less expensive than engraving that results in raised print that does not press through the back.

·         Lithography- less expensive than either engraving or thermography - results in print that is neither raised nor pressed through.

·         Laser printing- It is the least expensive option and produced on a laser printer and results in print similar to that of lithography. 

How to Choose A Wedding Invitation That Really Stands Out

One of the first things to consider after you set the date for your wedding is picking out invitations. Think about it, without the invitations it doesn't matter how fancy your wedding is no one will be coming. It can be very difficult to choose the perfect Acrylic Invitation Printing, there are so many different choices available online and with tons of stationary stores all around how do you find the best bargains and the best designs. Look for a place that has many different designs to choose from with unique ideas and perspectives. You don't want to end up with the same invitation your best friend used two weeks ago and you definitely don't want one that looks like it came out of a time machine.

The main thing you are looking for in the perfect wedding invitation is one that gets attention. The best way of getting people's attention is by presenting them with an invitation that is different from all the others they see. If you want to go for a personalized look you could opt for having photos inlayed in the invitation. A sepia or black and white photo can look really classy and make for a very unique Acrylic Invitation Printing. A photo from the night of your engagement is the best idea. Another novel idea that would really get attention is to use a scrolled cloth. If you are having a really traditional wedding this could tie in very well. Have the invitation printed on a delicate piece of cloth and roll it up like a scroll tied with a satin ribbon.

You could have your invitation done as an engraving into a sheet of glass or perhaps, acrylic. This would certainly classify as unique and could hardly be lost or put aside. This was you are offering something that is permanent that can be thought of as a keepsake. I know I can't recall ever seeing anything like this. If you are artistically inclined you could possible design your own wedding invitations, if not you could commission an artist to design one that is a totally unique and original piece of art. You could even have the artist sign and number them so that they would have even more value. I don't think anyone would toss out an invitation like that.