| couples nowadays look forward to having a wedding | | | | not go the extra mile and let the wedding invitation |
| day that is unique in everyway from the reception | | | | reflect the wedding color scheme? |
| venue to the bridal gown. Whatever kind of wedding | | | | The reception venue - If you are planning on hosting a |
| reception you may choose to host, whether it is | | | | very formal wedding reception, you may want to |
| barefoot on the beach, a picnic in the park or a more | | | | choose a formally-worded gold or ivory invitation with |
| stylish affair in a grand ballroom, you should be as | | | | a subtle design and a matching envelope. A wedding |
| creative with your wedding invitations as you are with | | | | reception that is being hosted in a wide open field full |
| the rest of your wedding preparations. Designing your | | | | of wildflowers would warrant a more casual and |
| wedding invitations to reflect the ceremony itself is a | | | | flowery invitation; the tone should stay casual |
| novel and unique way to set the tone of the reception. | | | | throughout, even in the wording of the invite. A classy |
| Different Strokes for Different Folks | | | | white embossed invitation is perfect for a traditional |
| These days you are apt to see wedding ceremonies | | | | all-white wedding. |
| as varied as the bridal couples themselves. They run | | | | Cheerful pastel invitations would be more indicative of |
| the gamut from ultra traditional church weddings to | | | | an informal spring wedding whereas red and white |
| absolutely modern contemporary receptions and from | | | | invitations are the perfect lead-in to a Valentines Day |
| ultra formal affairs held in state-of the art ballrooms to | | | | wedding. |
| casual weddings hosted in a shack by the beach. | | | | Gold engraved invitations with a decorative burgundy |
| Here are some factors to take into consideration | | | | edging and burgundy wordings would perfectly |
| when designing your wedding invitation to match the | | | | complement a classy evening wedding set in a |
| tone of your wedding: | | | | backdrop of cream and gold. The only thing burgundy |
| The first thing you need to do is analyse your guest list, | | | | could be the bridesmaids gowns and the wedding |
| go over it several times.It is very easy to get carried | | | | bouquet. |
| away and invite everyone you know, but you have to | | | | The Importance of Setting the Tone with your |
| be realistic. Find out how many guests the reception | | | | Wedding Invitation |
| can cater for and use that as a starting figure. Then | | | | While most family and friends would be aware of the |
| work out the cost per head and find out what the | | | | impending marriage, not everyone knows what kind of |
| overall cost will be for the full list. Now you can decide | | | | reception you are planning on hosting. Your wedding |
| how much you want to spend on your guests and | | | | invite is in effect the first point of contact between you |
| how many you can invite. | | | | and your guests. A wedding invitation designed to |
| The color scheme of the wedding - Most bridal | | | | reflect the reception is like giving your guests a hint of |
| couples go through great lengths to ensure that | | | | what they can expect at your reception. This |
| everything, from the bridesmaids dresses to the | | | | sneak-peek is sure to whet the curiosity of your |
| flowers and all other decorations for the wedding are | | | | guests and do much to ensure the success of your |
| in sync with the color scheme of the wedding. Why | | | | wedding day. |