Beautiful Weddings

A wedding is an incredibly special day. The amount of planning and preparation that goes into a wedding pays off in memories that last a lifetime. Of the many decisions that have to be made when planning a wedding, choosing what color to design a theme around is high on the list. In many instances, the color theme chosen is also represented in the wedding invitations.

There are of course many colors to choose from. While the number of color choices may make it easier to personalize the particulars of your wedding, it can also seem overwhelming when you are sorting out all of the details in the initial planning stage. Finding the right color for your wedding invitations should be something that you enjoy. Still the question remains, how can this task become a smoother process?

Choose a color theme for the wedding



Before you choose a color or colors for your invitations, choose the overall color theme for the wedding. There is no rule that states that you must use your wedding colors on your invitations, but if you do decide to, you will already know what color to use.

There are many different ways to settle on a color theme for your wedding. Some brides have known since they were little girls what colors they wanted to use in their wedding. Some grooms have a strong opinion about one color or another. Still, other couples choose seasonal color and some choose colors which will coordinate with their wedding flowers. There is no rule for how to choose a color theme, or how many colors to choose.



Extend the color theme to your invitations



Some people want every part of their wedding to be color coordinated. Others are less sure. For some people, the traditional ivory paper is what they always imagined as part of their wedding day, while others want their invitations to be as unique as their relationship with their future spouse.

For many people who are planning a contemporary wedding, implementing the wedding colors into the invitations is more straightforward. A popular invitation style for contemporary weddings is with a solid, vibrant color for the invitation, with the ink in a lighter color. Pink, green and yellow cards come in a variety of shades, and make gorgeous contemporary invitations.

If you are planning a casual wedding, you can still add color to your invitations. Pastel paper, accent ribbons and colored ink are all popular ways to add color to wedding invitations. If you stray far from the traditional ivories and whites, you may want to use the colors from your wedding, to maintain a coordinated look.

Other color choices



If you do not want to use your wedding colors on your invitation, you will probably want to stick with the more traditional ivory or white paper, with black or, for a more formal wedding, metallic ink. You can use these colors on your invitation and be perfectly proper, whether your wedding colors are bold or pastel, traditional or contemporary.

If you want the look of a traditional wedding invitation, but would like to implement your wedding colors, consider using one of your colors as the lining color for the envelopes. This is a subtle and attractive way to customize the appearance of your invitations. Other places to add accent colors are on envelope seals, monograms and motifs. Careful use of color can add drama or whimsy to your invitations without adding much to the price.

Combining ideas



Some couples choose a neutral color for the invitation itself, and compliment it with ink in one of their wedding colors. You can also add a bow to many invitations. If your invitations have a bow, you can choose a color that coordinates with your ink color or matches it. No couple is beholden to extending their wedding color theme into their invitations, many do, but there are many other alternatives.

Making the right choice



There is also no “right” choice when designing your wedding invitation. There is no one color that will look acceptable. Many people choose colors from their wedding theme to help coordinate the look of their wedding, but that is not necessary. It is more important that you choose a look that you love. The wedding invitation is a lifelong keepsake of your special day.

If you choose to use colors other than those which are your wedding colors in your invitations, consider how you will choose reception place cards. These are often chosen to coordinate with your invitation. If the reception hall will be decorated in different colors than the invitation, consider how the place cards will look on the tables before committing to a particular color. Paying attention to these small details can help ensure that your wedding and reception commences without any missteps.

One of the first things a bride and groom need to decide while wedding planning is their budget. This will include an overall total and should include a breakdown of where the money will be allocated. The bride and groom on a budget will need to decide how much to spend on their wedding invitations and if their budget is tight, there are still possibilities. Wedding invitations do not need to be expensive to be beautiful!

The bride and groom need to choose their wedding invitation style prior to ordering. It is imperative that these invitations convey the tone of the wedding. If the wedding is formal, the wedding invitations should be simple and classic. A more casual wedding gives the bride and groom the opportunity to choose from many different styles. If there is a specific theme to the wedding then the bride and groom should incorporate this into their wedding invitations as well.

In order to save money on wedding invitations, the bride and groom should consider purchasing their wedding invitations through a wedding web site. This will save a lot of money. The bride and groom should look through wedding invitations in person at other vendors to find wedding invitations that express their style. This will give them the opportunity to see the wedding invitations in person and take that to the Internet when purchasing the wedding invitations.

Another option for wedding invitations is to purchase blank invitations that can be printed out on an inkjet or laser printer. This gives the bride and groom the chance to save a lot of money, but adds the stress of having the wedding invitations printed out. It is a great choice for those on a budget and can be a time saver as well!

Many brides and grooms choose to include a reply card with their wedding invitations. If there is a strict budget, then the bride and groom can include the reply information on their wedding invitations. As long as the guests have some way to respond to the invitation, it is ok to not include reply cards.

There are a lot of extras that some brides and grooms choose to include with their wedding invitations. This includes preprinted return addresses on all envelopes. While this will save the bride and groom time, it is possible to save money by addressing the envelopes by hand or buying beautiful, inexpensive return address labels. Many also choose to include an envelope liner. This is a very nice addition if the budget allows, but chances are that guests will not notice if it is missing.

Wedding invitations are necessities when it comes to wedding planning. Without wedding invitations, there can be no guests. Luckily, there are ways to do this without breaking the budget. Following the simple tips outlined above will help the bride and groom to save money while still sending out beautiful wedding invitations!

One of the newest trends in wedding invitations is the use of ribbons. From classic white colored ribbon to fun and funky brightly colored ribbon, you can find hundreds of styles to use with your wedding invitations. But how can you integrate ribbons into your invitation package? Here are some great ideas you and your spouse-to-be can use.

First, wedding invitations can use ribbons in the designs themselves. These ribbons become part of the overall look of the invitation. Usually, if you can customize the colors of the invitation, you can also choose the type of ribbon, and in many cases, there are hundreds of default colors available. Typically, ribbon that is part of the overall design is found either along one side or above the top and tied in a bow.

Ribbons can also be used as a closer with your wedding invitations. Your wedding invitations can open vertically or horizontally, or can be split down the middle for a “double door” effect. To keep the invitations closed, you can tie the ribbon around them, or you can use a hole punch to tie the ribbon through. Sleeves can also be purchased to hold your invitations inside of the envelope. Ribbons can be used as a closer on these as well.

Keep in mind that you should not use ribbons on the envelopes you will be mailing or the return envelope your guests will use to RSVP. Posts offices in all states have very strict guidelines about what can go through the mail. In many cases, ribbons and other loose strings can’t go through the mail, since they can get stuck in mail-sorting machinery. So, if you include ribbons as part of the envelope design, you will have to have another, bigger envelope to use for mailing it. In any case, using ribbon to close your wedding invitations will make them seem like presents. Your guests will feel special untying the bow to find out the details of your big day.

There is no agreed upon way to integrate a ribbon into a wedding invitation. Ribbons do not necessarily have to be dangling or tied in bows. In fact, with do it yourself wedding invitations, the ribbon can even be glued flat as part of the design. This gives your invitations a 3-dimensional effect without the bows and frills. If you are leaning toward non-traditional wedding invitations, this could be the perfect compromise.

One of the best ways to use ribbon with your wedding invitations is to introduce a little color to the invitation package. White has always been the traditional color for weddings, and recently, it has become trendy to choose all-white decorations, accessories, etc., for weddings. If you do not want to purchase wedding invitations printed on colorful paper, consider using ribbon to include just a dash of style. This is often a great compromise if you and your future spouse can’t agree on the colors your wedding invitations should be!

What kind of ribbons can you choose? Your options are nearly endless. If you want something very traditional, a white organza ribbon or bow might look great with your wedding invitations. On the other hand, maybe you want something modern. In that case, a slim, brightly colored ribbon might be great. You can choose polka dots or another funky design if you plan on having a non-traditional wedding, and you can choose eco-friendly raffia or recycled ribbon if you want green wedding invitations. Of course, wedding ribbons come in all many different widths and colors.

Wedding ribbon is only the start of what you can add to your wedding invitation package. You can also include stickers, velum inserts, wax seals, accent jackets, overlays, potpourri, confetti, and more. You can even use special stamps to mail them, and do it yourself wedding stamps are available if you want to further customize your wedding invitations. Your wedding invitations definitely do not have to be ordinary.

Because there are so many different kinds of wedding ribbons, making a final choice can be difficult. Keep in mind that quality is important, because cheap ribbon can fray. Also, remember that there are discount options available that look great without costing a fortune. If possible, get a sample of the ribbon before order. That way you can determine which choices in your price range are of the highest quality.

Ribbons are not for everyone. Depending on the style of your wedding invitations, ribbons might not work, and if you are sending the invitations in a very simple envelope, bows could get crushed. Make an attempt not to automatically rule out ribbons, though. Even if you do not want a traditional or romantic style (or too girly) style for your wedding invitations, ribbons can be a great choice. With all of the choices available, you might be able to find a style which is perfect for you and your fiancé.