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Simply put, a wedding invitation is a kind of letter sent to people to attend a wedding ceremony. Wedding invitations are usually written in formal, third-person language. These are distributed to guests, friends and relatives of the bride and groom five to eight weeks before the actual ceremonies.
The creation of wedding invitations has been made easier and faster with computer technology. At present, you can now choose your preference from a wide selection of designs and materials offered by a number of wedding invitation makers. In fact, you could also select the kind of invitation you want to give out to your guests. Wedding invitations can be categorized into three broad categories: formal, contemporary and informal. It is important to know the difference among the three to identify which one suits you perfectly.
Formal Wedding Invitations
Traditionally, the formal invitation is the one preferred by many couples. Though perceived my most people as something which rigidly follow fixed customs and traditions, the fact is there are less traditions than one might expect. This means you could still have a wide array of options in personalizing invitations.
White is the distinguishing characteristic of a formal invitation. Cream and ivory can also be used. Usually, the invitation reflects the wedding dress of the bride but of course, you don’t need to follow this. Having a formal wedding invitation doesn’t necessarily mean you only have white as the color. Borders and designs of other colors can still be used as long as the background is mainly white. Simplicity is the key to creating a formal wedding invitation.
When it comes to the font to be used, simple styles are considered the best and more formal. You may opt for the Roman fonts or other fonts that are simple and legible. As for the paper to be used in making your formal invitations, you need a heavier card-like paper which is firm to the touch.
Contemporary Wedding Invitations
Contemporary wedding invitations are chosen by couples who like more opportunities for uniqueness, creativity and personal style. Unusual stationery that has more colors, texture and sparkle are favored by soon-to-be brides and grooms who opted for the contemporary invitations. Different shapes are also available.
For the designs, floral patterns and swirls are the most popular. The invitation could also be printed on paper which has various colors to allow you to coordinate your wedding motif with the invitation.
Themes can also be used to add more personalized touches to your wedding invitation. Some of the most popular themes today are the beach, garden, and travel.
A wider selection of colors can be used such as rose pink, spring green, gold, burnt orange, berry red, snow white and powder blue. Glitters and other shimmering materials can also be added depending on which season your wedding will be held. As for the fonts, the choices range from the minimalist to the more ornate texts. Just make sure your guests will be able to read the message clearly.
Informal Wedding Invitations
Creating an informal invitation is different with the formal and contemporary invitations. You might just keep it simple because too much elements could make your guests confused. Find a good poem, quote or lyrics of your favorite love song to be placed in your invitation. You may also use a variety of colors, style and designs to make it reflect your taste and preferences. Different fonts and stationery are also indispensable when it comes to making informal invitations.
Themes could revolve around whimsical, punk, gothic and even rock and roll. You can also play around with the style of the invitation—you could send it out as a puzzle and make your guests assemble the pieces first before they can read the message, place it inside a bottle and have it delivered to your guests’ door or tie it to a cute little figurine.
Before having your wedding invitations designed and printed, you need to make a decision about the type of invitation you want to distribute to your guests, friends and families. Talk to your soon-to-be husband or wife to collect some ideas and gather inspiration in making the best wedding invitation in the world.