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עברית Whereas the wedding invitation is the point of departure of a journey whose culmination is the wedding ceremony, we believe that each and every stage should express the true feelings shared by the bride and groom. So, you should choose in advance what you would like the invitation to reflect about the path along which the couple currently walks. Decide what you want to etch into the hearts and minds of your invitees.
There are countless examples of wedding invitations and no two are alike, just as no two couples are alike. Therefore, we at PaperBoutique will always aspire for an invitation that best reflects the couple and the forthcoming wedding.
Before we present a few questions that you should ask yourselves before selecting your invitation, bear in mind the fact that the invitations represent the first moment when the invitees are informed of the event, and like any other first impression – the wedding invitations are etched into the recipients’ consciousness and give them a hint of what the wedding would be like.
Written Invitation vs. Picture Invitation
Admittedly, one picture is worth a thousand words, but sometimes a single phrase can convey a specific sentiment powerfully and truthfully. Without a doubt, a picture is etched in one’s memory for a longer time, but written phrases go straight into one’s heart. Express your feelings through the invitation.
Wedding Invitation – Personal Delivery or Mail?
Will the majority of your invitees receive their invitations from you (or from the parents) personally, or will most of the invitations be sent by mail? Bear in mind that with the mail option, you have predetermined envelope sizes to which your invitation must conform. In some cases, the invitations are printed on sensitive paper which may be damaged if sent by mail. When such concerns arise, you will be well advised to consider messenger service.
Formal vs. Personalized Invitation
It is highly important that the invitation match – and convey – the character of the forthcoming wedding event. If the event is expected to be very formal, meticulously planned and strictly produced, a simple invitation will convey the wrong impression, and vice versa – with weddings expected to be frantic, where the planning includes jumping into the pool, you can get your invitees into the mood using an “out of the box” invitation.
Small vs. Large Wedding
If the wedding is expected to be a small event attended mainly by a small circle of relations and friends, it will be easier to produce a light-hearted, fun invitation with a personal touch. The larger the wedding, however, the less relevant such invitations become, and you should consider more elegant and elaborately-designed invitations, as the farther circles will be less likely to understand your humor. These things should be given particular attention if business partners of the parents or the couple are invited. Bear in mind that it is always possible to add a lighter element to the invitations sent to your closest friends, or to create a more personal invitation using a video clip, E-Mail message or your own website.
Making Time for the Wedding
Always bear in mind that there are budget and timetable limitations. Do not wait with your invitations until the last moment: the design process takes time, and it is important to notify your invitees well in advance to save the particular evening or noon date. Sometimes printing-related malfunctions are encountered, so preparing well in advance will make it possible to correct and resolve any problems as necessary. You can always send out a Save-the-Date notification in order to prepare your invitees well in advance.
The wedding invitation is an inseparable part of the event, and the designers of PaperBoutique always work with the couple in order to produce an invitation that reflects their special event, whether it is based on a selection from our extensive collection of wedding invitation samples or a personally-designed special invitation.
