Modern Wedding Invitations Fun

Spreading the Word

Yours is no ordinary wedding. Your guests won’t be arriving locally to attend a church wedding and reception nearby. Instead, they’ll have to make travel arrangements. Because of this, you can’t let them know at the last minute. While proper etiquette dictates invitations aren’t sent out too far in advance, you’re going to have to allow enough time for your guests to plan. You can do this by sending a “save the date” as far in advance as possible. A year or more before the wedding is perfect. Two months before the wedding, you can send out the proper destination wedding invitations.

What to Say on a Destination Wedding Invitation

Your guest should already know the details of your wedding, so a destination wedding invitation should come as no surprise. The wording for destination wedding invitations should be no different than those from couples who are getting married locally. The only difference is the address – and you want to be sure to list the full address. This includes the city and the state or country.

Accommodations

If you’ve blocked out a number of hotel rooms or made special dinner reservations, you’ll need to include this information with the destination wedding invitation. If arrangements have been made for discount lodging or other special amenities, this too must be mentioned. Everything your guests should know should be printed on a separate piece of stationery and included in the same envelope as the destination wedding invitations.

Unless you’re paying for all accommodations, you should include toll free numbers for all area hotels as well as restaurants and sight seeing information.

Dress

If the wedding will be informal or the bride will be wearing a beach wedding dress this information will have to be included as well. Your guests will want to dress appropriately. That includes not wearing a formal dress and satin pumps when they have the sand and surf to contend with.

RSVP

You’ll probably want to give your guests more time to respond than you would if your wedding was to be held locally. Once a destination wedding invitation is received, there are a lot of plans to make. For instance, your guests will need to be sure they can take the time off work, arrangements will need to made for children and pets, mail will have to be stopped, and more. Of course if your guests received a “save the date” card months earlier, this may not be the case. Still, you want to be considerate and allow your guests enough time to make a decision.

Send your guests wedding invitations with a touch of Old Hollywood glamour!

Hollywood wedding invitations are fun, versatile invitations for couples who have a soft spot for the silver screen and the culture that has surrounded it for decades. Whether you love the appeal of Old Hollywood glamour or you are a Modern Day movie buff who never misses the latest blockbuster, Hollywood style wedding invitations can be a great way to express your love for film and to introduce a movie theme you may be using for your ceremony and reception décor. This invitation theme is especially popular with brides and grooms who are writers or who went to film school. Hollywood wedding invitations not only express their passion for both the old and modern film world, but they also often have a touch of nostalgia to them which can create a romantic feel for their wedding decor.

The appeal of vintage Hollywood style and Modern Day movie glamour leads many couples to seek out Hollywood wedding invitations for their big day, but it can sometimes be a struggle to find quality invitations that do not look like birthday party invites. Custom wedding invites and specialty invite designers are very good options, as well as searching for print specialty shops that allow you to order some on-line. HandyKaneWeddings.com offers tons of beautiful wedding invite designs with a specialty in distinct or niche themes. They have a very attractive Movie Star Hollywood Theatre Cinema Ticket wedding invitation, complete with an “Admit One” ticket insert, and a glamorous red curtain design accompanied by film design response cards.

You can also find a charming Hollywood Lights wedding invitation design at HandyKaneWeddings.com, which are very affordably priced and make wonderful invite options for couples who would like to see their names in lights. The front of the invitation sports an Old Hollywood theatre sign which can be customized with any text you’d like. It folds open to reveal the remaining text which is accented by shining lights and rolls of film, complete with a theatre style Art Deco-looking font that really completes the look. There are plenty of classy Hollywood wedding invitations available such as these, and many can be custom made or ordered exclusively on-line.

If you are a creative couple, I think, unique ideas will emerge in endlessly when plan your sweet weddings. So do wedding invitations. I have some, too.

Do you draw or paint? Do you know someone who does? Have him or her create a unique piece of art to put on the front of your invitation. Consider having them do an abstract in your wedding colors. You can also have them do a pencil sketch of the two of you. Or, make a painting related to your theme, whether Vegas, western, beach, or otherwise. The artwork can also be use for the cover of the wedding programs and later on, the thank you notes.
Creating a unique wedding invitation can also mean using technology. Instead of mailing out the traditional card and envelope with RSVP and reception information, consider making your own video. You can do this at home, with your own camera and editing software on the computer. This personalized DVD will make a lasting impression on everyone who receives it.
If you do not have a camcorder or the editing software to produce your own video, consider hiring someone to make the invitation for you. Local production companies may also offer these services.

For the bride and groom who may not be the most creative, hiring someone to follow their vision may be the best option. Your wedding coordinator may be able to recommend graphic artists who can produce your vision.
Additionally, you can find companies that will create custom designs just for your wedding. A team of designers will listen to your ideas and create a unique invitation based on your ideas.

Creating unique wedding invitations usually will cost more than ordering templates or other pre-designed invites. So ask for an estimate first. Make sure you know what the total cost will be.

The first thing guests will notice about your upcoming wedding is whether or not your unique wedding invitation catches their eye. The invitation is the guest’s introduction to your upcoming nuptials: make sure your invite is memorable.

Before you try to create your wedding invitation, consider the style of the wedding you want. Are you a traditional bride and groom? Is your wedding themed in a special way? Knowing your personal wedding style can help you come up with some great ideas for creating unique invitations.

One of the easiest ways to create a unique wedding invitation is to find shaped invites. For example, use sandal shaped invites for a beach themed wedding. The shape should either fall in with your theme or relate to something special you as a couple do together.

Just about any shape can be die-cut at a specialty shop. If you cannot find the shape you are looking for, ask your local graphics store for price quotes on creating the shaped invitation that reflects your personal style.

Another area where you can create unique wedding invitations is by using special materials. Vellum, tissue, and other papers are standard for most invites. However, you do not have to stop with just the traditional materials.

Consider accenting your invitations with leather ties instead of ribbon, if you are into horses or motorcycle riding. Another accessory is to switch out the ribbon for shoelace ties if you both are athletes.

There are also other methods to create unique look of your wedding cards. Be creativity!