Wedding invites – clear, concise and arrive on time
THERE are practically thousands of different styles and attractively designed wedding invitations these days that it’s sometimes easy to overlook exactly what their primary purpose is. Font, paper texture and colour all combine to make invitations attractive, but getting that essential message across is not as straightforward as you might think. Wedding invitations are also the first thing that people receive regarding your wedding day and you want them to reflect the sort of joy that comes with planning an exciting day.
More importantly, be sure to remember CRT – that’s better known as Church, Reception and Times. When all other details on your invitation have been forgotten, these are the ones guests will need to remember, so make sure they are both clear and concise and easily read.
Be sure to make the RSVP details as clear as possible for this is important in terms of your overall preparations. Fancy font styles are attractive, but when it comes to certain information, it’s wiser to choose a decipherable font style.
Also, be sure to put full names or initials on the invitation as it looks more formal. It’s entirely up to the individual, but it’s not often you get the chance to use your full name in such a manner, so why not? It adds a real sense of etiquette.
Another tip is not to get bogged down by trying to include additional pieces of information on an invitation. Information regarding car parks, gift suggestions, policy on whether or not you want to invite children, food requirements and accommodation info. These can all be included on a decorative piece of stationary to accompany the main invitation itself. So remember to 1. Put the appropriate CRT details and names on the invitations and 2. Make sure you and your partner sit down together and make a list of everything your guests need to know.
Leave it for a few days before returning with some more ideas. After a week or so, you’ll have thought of everything and can then get them printed on a nice piece of stationery, fold neatly, and send with the invitation. Job done.