In the old days, wedding invitations were drawn up in accordance with strict traditions and rules that were strictly followed. Currently, of course, there are also certain stereotypes in their design. But still, both in the style of writing and in the design, you can feel quite free to express your taste and personality.
Instructions
Step 1
When thinking about the design of wedding invitations, keep in mind that, as a rule, they perform three main functions: it is a sign of attention to those people you want to see at your celebration, information about the place and time of the wedding, and also a stylish, beautiful little thing that can be stored for many years as a memory. Invitations should be made in accordance with these functions.
Step 2
Choose from a variety of invitations. It can be a regular postcard with standard text half-printed in the printing house. In this case, you simply enter the necessary information there: names, date, wedding venue, addresses.
Step 3
You can also order a more sophisticated version of the invitations for an individual project. They are made of different materials and are decorated with ribbons, beads, embroidery, beads, feathers, etc. If they are done this way, then it makes sense to entrust the writing of the text to a professional calligrapher.
Step 4
Invitations can be in the form of a telegram or letter, a map of the area, a theater program, a license agreement, or a newspaper note. And if your friends are advanced Internet users, then an electronic invitation card option may be suitable. Just make sure it gets to the right place and is read.
Step 5
You can move away from traditional invitations altogether by inventing them in the form of chocolate figurines, saucers, crowns, silk handkerchiefs, jewelry boxes, etc. For such a "postcard" suitable wood, leather, fabric, clay and other materials. You can make the invitation text "speaking" or in the form of a video file by writing it to disk and sending it to people (the main thing is that they have the opportunity to open it). It all depends on your desire and financial capabilities.
Step 6
Agree on the text and style of writing the invitation card with family and friends. It will be most successful if it is "approved" by different people.
Step 7
If you invite several family members to your celebration, there is no need to send a card to each of them. It is enough to send one, indicating in it the names of all invitees.
Step 8
You can supplement the text with an interesting epigraph at your discretion. Love the classics - quote lines from a poem, like humor or wise sayings - look for aphorisms. In the form of a poem, you can complete the entire text of the invitation, if you have such abilities yourself or order it from a specialist.
Step 9
Compose the required text carefully and write accurately and without errors. It will be better if there are at least two texts - one, classic and more strict - for relatives and officials, the second - a witty and funny version - for friends and acquaintances of the bride and groom.
Step 10
If necessary, do not forget to indicate the dress code in the invitation or hint at some special style of the festive evening, so that the invitees can correctly navigate in the choice of clothes.
Step 11
According to etiquette, wedding invitations are sealed in two envelopes. On the top one should be written by hand with the return address, and on the inner one - the name of the invitees. You do not need to glue the second envelope, but put it face down against the flap of the upper envelope.
