Your wedding invitations are an important part of your wedding. There are many aspects to consider when it comes to choosing the perfect design. In this blog, we’re giving you some wedding invite inspiration.
When should I send wedding invitations?
Usually, couples send out ‘save the dates’ before the wedding invitations. A save-the-date can be sent when you have chosen your wedding date and the venue where you will be getting married.
Most couples send out ‘save the dates’ around one year before the wedding is due to take place.
When it comes to sending your wedding invitations, it depends on when you sent the save the dates or even if you sent any. If you did not send any, you should send the wedding invites out at least six months before the date.
If you did send ‘save the dates’, you can send the wedding invitations out around eight weeks before the wedding day. There’s no right or wrong way to do this, it all depends on what works best for you.
What to include on a ‘save the date’?
When it comes to designing your ‘save the dates’, you don’t need to include too much information. Here are some of the most important things to include.
- Your name and your partner’s name
- The date of your wedding
- Location – don’t worry about being too specific on this
- Plus ones – it’s good to let people know in advance if they are able to bring a plus one
Some couples choose to create wedding websites which can help to keep things in one place. We’ll let you know more about these later in the blog.
What to include in the wedding invitations?
When it comes to the wedding details, now is the time to be specific. Here’s what to include on your wedding invitations.
- Your name and your partner’s name
- The specific address of your wedding venue (for the wedding ceremony and wedding reception)
- Date and time
- Exactly who is invited
- Details for parking
- Details for transport, if you are providing it
- Options for accommodation
- End of the party time
- Dress code
- Ideas for wedding gifts
Some people will have separate guest lists for the ceremony and reception, so it’s important to be clear about this. If you are only inviting people to the evening party, you will need to specify this.
Wedding invitation wording
It can be hard to find the right words for your wedding invitations, but the most important thing is that you include all of the details and that it encapsulates you and your partner as a couple.
Your wedding invitation should follow the theme of your wedding. For example, it should use the same colours and fonts. This will help to tie the whole day together. Read our blog on wedding colour schemes that we love. This can help you with the rest of your wedding stationery.
Here are some examples for your wedding invitation wording.
- Make it funny for a one-of-a-kind wedding invitation
- Keep it short and sweet
- Be specific about the big day
Some wedding invitations will be written from the couple’s perspective, and others may be written by the couple’s parents.
Wedding websites
Wedding websites are a great way to keep information together. Many people use websites to gather information, such as RSVPs and wedding menu choices. Then, when the information is collated, you can easily send it over to your wedding venue to make life easier.
If you want guests to RSVP through the website, you will need to include the website URL so that people know how to access it. It’s worth making the website password protected so that only invited guests can access it. Make sure to provide guests with the login details.
Wedding websites can also be used to reduce the amount of paper used for your wedding. You could invite guests with digital invitations. Read our blog on eco-friendly wedding ideas.
Unique wedding invite inspiration & designs
- Choose the paper style – you may even choose leather
- Outdoor wedding? Add the great outdoors to the invitation
- Add some personality
- Add wax seals to envelopes – make your wedding stationery traditional!
- Add gold foiling – make it elegant!
- Use flowers in your design
- Consider your wedding style and theme
- Add illustrations to the design or include a photo – make it personal!
- Use patterns
- Think about your colour scheme
- Add ribbon and tape
- Simplistic design
- Add an envelope liner to your invitations
- Use different shapes – make the design modern and fun
We hope this blog has been helpful regarding wedding invite inspiration. Our wedding planners near Manchester can support you with all aspects of wedding planning, from decor to logistics on your special day.
We’re here to support you as much or as little as you need, so contact us to make your wedding dreams come true.
