This beautiful design, called Crown Regency in Gold and Ivory, is a regal way to set the tone for your modern but elegant wedding or event. The background is ivory and has a thin gold border. In the center at the top is a gold crown emblem.
There’s so much that can be said about invitations but here are 5 quick tips:
1.Personalize your invitations – Even if you decide to do something simple, perhaps even go to Michaels and do-it-yourself, you can still find ways to personalize by choosing the colours and font type you like best. I would also encourage you to choose wording that suits you both, and make changes until you’re completely satisfied. It’s your wedding and you’re setting the tone for your special day!
2.Order the correct quantity – Remember that you don’t have to order 1 invitation set per person, couples and families count as one wedding invitation set. Typically the rule of thumb is to order 60% of your guest list, or count the total number of sets and add on an extra 20 sets just in case, it’s always safer to have extras.
3.Give yourself ample time – Wedding invitations should be sent out 6-8 weeks prior to your wedding date. These days, many couples are sending them out 12-16 weeks in advance to give guests more time to make arrangements should they need to travel etc. Planning ahead and staying organized will also save you stress and rushing to print last minute. This is where your wedding planner can also stay on schedule!
4.Be sure to send an invite to everyone you’ve sent a save-the-date to – Keep track of everyone you’ve sent save-the-dates to, and make sure they also receive an invitation! It’s awkward if you suddenly reduce your guest count and decide not to send certain guests invitations, it pretty much implies they are no longer invited and will save you that awkward phone call, text, or email asking when your wedding invitations will be sent out?
5.Check for correct postage - Depending how many elements your invitation has, you may need extra postage. Take one set of your wedding invitations to the post office and have it weighed before you buy your stamps.
Like I said, this is just a quick intro! Stay tuned for more tips about wedding invitations in the future… in the meanwhile, what style and design have you decided for your wedding invitations?
If you need some inspiration, take a peek at Noteable Expressions
For the 2013 wedding season, wedding celebrations are expected to be an opportunity for true expression of a bride and groom’s personality.
While there is always great interest in the traditional black and white, many of today’s weddings are an opportunity for the couple – not just the bride – to express their own style.
“We’re seeing strong trend in the groom being involved in the decisions.” said Catherine Conway, Director of Merchandising for Tom James, a custom suit retailer. “Perhaps it’s because today’s brides and grooms are often a bit older and able to pay for some of the wedding, or perhaps it’s because today’s couples are just more individualistic.”
Either way, trends show a movement away from the expected and may include a blending of formal décor perhaps with an outdoor setting. Eclectic is perfectly acceptable with many couples opting to dress attendants and groomsmen in attire that can be worn again.
“We’re seeing a movement toward groomsmen wearing neutral colored suits, with the groom in either the same color or in traditional black,” said Conway. “It opens up an entire new array of color options. And since we offer over 1100 different fabrics, a couple can truly ‘art direct’ their wedding in ways typically unheard of before.”
That gives the bride, said Conway, the option to match the perfect gray suit to the bridesmaid’s dresses, or to find the complementary color for the setting. A pale blue-gray, for example, is perfect for a beach wedding as it looks great with the sky and the water. “Photos last, so why not have something that looks like it came from a magazine?” asked Conway.
Black and charcoal are still the preferred colors for evening weddings, but you’re likely to see lighter colors, even seersucker, on a summer groom, especially in the south. The ever popular bow tie adds the perfect touch, especially when matched to the bridesmaids’ colors.
“Since more grooms are getting involved in the planning,” stated Conway, “The custom suit or tuxedo makes so much sense. He’d rather put the cost of a rental toward something he’ll actually wear again and a custom suit fits that bill. Plus, with a rental, there are such limited color options appropriate for a wedding.”
Another touch, Conway tells of is the custom label underneath the inside left breast pocket. “The label can read how you like it, meaning some of our grooms have chosen personal sayings, or even the wedding date,” said Conway. “It puts a most meaningful message close to the heart.”
According to Conway, if custom suits are not in the budget for the groomsmen, grooms will often elect to purchase custom shirts or ties for their groomsmen. “A monogrammed tie can be the perfect way to make the groomsmen gifts more personal.”
“We know how important that special day is for everyone involved,” said Conway. “We have some great looks featured on our Facebook album, ‘Say Luxe to the Tux.’ These are photos sent to us by our clients. It’s the best way to envision the beautiful options custom affords today’s couples.”
Tom James has over 100 locations, internationally, with 500 clothiers and stylists who can assist every bride. Because they own the factories that fashion the clothing, Tom James controls the process every step of the way. Tom James was founded in 1966 and is proud to say that 95% of its tailored clothing is crafted in the USA.
For more information, consult http://www.tomjames.com
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This beautiful and elegant design, called Celtic Knot in Cream and Rust Wedding, has a beautiful rust striped background. There is a cream insert with a Celtic knot and medallion in the middle. This would be perfect for your Celtic or Irish wedding or event!
One of my most popular designs for spring and summer weddings: This design is a modern touch on a vintage idea. A floral heart surrounds the word Love in several different languages including English, Spanish, French, and more! This design is available in red, purple, pink, green, black, orange, gold, and honeysuckle. This elegant design has a customizable background that you can set to any color you like.
At most weddings, guests consult a seating chart or escort cards to guide them to their seats when they arrive at the reception.
While you certainly can name your tables by number (1 - 15, for example) as is quite standard, it does nothing to add style or personality to your wedding.
Even if you do not consider yourself to be a particularly creative person or you are having a very traditional wedding, the table names is one area where you can get creative and have a little fun doing something a little more interesting. If chosen well, creative wedding table names will help to establish the mood and atmosphere you are trying to create for your wedding.
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Last night I got the sweetest request - a bride emailed me, thrilled because one of my butterfly designs was close to a tattoo she had that means a lot to her. Her request? Would I mind recoloring it to coordinate with her tattoo and wedding colors? Blue and white. Of course I was happy to help her out and they went 'live' this morning. And I must say, I almost like them better in her blue shades!
This beautiful and elegant design, called Lime Green and Turquoise Seashell Wedding, has a bright lime green background with a thin turquoise blue border. At the top are three seashells in lime green and turquoise.
This beautiful and elegant design, called Nautical Compass Rose in Navy and Yellow Wedding, has a bright white background with a navy blue bottom. At the top there is a blue compass rose. The text is set to yellow but can easily be changed to white. This would be perfect for your classic, naval, or ocean side themed wedding or event!
