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Your wedding invitation says so much more than the date, time and location of your event. The invitation sets the tone for the style of the entire wedding.
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couples personalize their
invitations and save
the date cards with photographs,
monograms or illustrations.
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• Express yourself. A traditional invitation—one with a conventional writing style in black ink, with raised type on a white or ivory flat card—is always admired. To add a touch of color without much cost, you could include a ribbon. If you prefer a more contemporary look, consider using handmade paper, sheer layers or an unconventional shape.
• How could you forget Aunt Betty? Have a nearly final guest list before you shop for invitations so you know how many to order (remember, it's not one per guest but one per household). Consider ordering an extra 25 invitations and envelopes—there are sure to be people who pop up later that you won't believe you forgot, and extras are useful for saving as a keepsake.
• The write stuff. Experts suggest numbering the backs of the response cards before they're mailed. This is helpful in case guests scrawl their names, and makes it easy to sort them into numerical order to keep track of who hasn't yet responded.
Other invitation topics often covered in Columbus Bride:
• Special inks and papers
• Save-the-date cards
• Maps and other inserts
• Wording the invitation
• Typical costs
• Using calligraphy
• When to order
• Different printing processes
• Final touches at the post office
For complete, detailed information on choosing invitations, read the current issue of Columbus Bride, which includes interviews with Central Ohio stationers and photographs from real local weddings.
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