Wedding Invitations
You will want to decide if you will include the reception information on the invitation itself
or include an additional reception card that includes the time and location of the wedding.
When opting for a reception card, most brides will also include maps to both the
ceremony location and banquet hall if they are different. You can have a Hamilton printer
do these for you, or simply print your own at home by using Google Maps or Mapquest
for proper directions and maps.
Response Cards
One of the key components of your wedding invitations is the response card. Response
cards should be included with every invitation along with a reply envelope with postage.
Most response cards require that you indicate your attendance and number of guests,
some even include an option to choose your entrée if the venue has several to offer.
This helps them prepare ahead of time and order the appropriate goods.
Deadlines
Traditionally wedding invitations and response cards (and any other information going
with the invitations) should be ordered about 4 months in advance. You can send them
out eight weeks prior to your wedding. RSVP date is up to you, but two weeks before
the wedding is standard. This way you have time to get your final numbers to the
banquet hall or caterer in plenty of time. In addition, thank you cards should be ordered
with the invitations.
Personalized Wedding Websites
Wedding Belle Network is currently offering personalized wedding websites that allow
you to post photos and information about you wedding and other events (ie. stag &
does, showers etc.), receive responses and rsvp's online and through email and more.
For rates and information about starting a wedding website with Wedding Belle Hamilton,
please email us at contact@weddingbellenetwork.com
Wedding Programs
Many weddings these days are providing programs for guests. They traditionally outline
the service and identify the bride and groom's family, bridal party members, and anyone
speaking or reading at the service. Again, programs can be done through a printer or on
your own.
Menu Cards
Menu cards are a great addition and outline the meal for your guests when they arrive.
Most banquet halls and caters will provide these, but be sure to double check if this is
something you really want. If not, again you have the option of going with a printer or
doing them yourself.
Place Cards and Table Numbers
Place cards outline where your guests will be seated during dinner. You will have made
the seating arrangements ahead of time so you (or more likely a friend that is not in the
wedding party) will just need to ensure that the cards are set up before your guests
arrive. Most banquet halls will have the tables numbered for you but this minor detail
becomes very important on the big day. Confirm with your site that the tables will be
numbered.
Thank You Cards
As a rule, thank you cards are sent out up to six weeks after the honeymoon, thanking
your guests for their presence during your special day and for any gifts you might have
received. If you are not going a honeymoon right away, then it is customary to send them
six weeks after the wedding. A handwritten note in each is a nice touch with a special
message for the guests (along with a thank you for a special gift).
As you can see there are a lot of decisions to make when it comes to choosing your
wedding invitations. A well thought out budget and plan of what you would like to include
is a great starting point. Once your decisions are made and the orders are placed, then
you can sit back, relax and enjoy this amazing time!
You will want to decide if you will include the reception information on the invitation itself
or include an additional reception card that includes the time and location of the wedding.
When opting for a reception card, most brides will also include maps to both the
ceremony location and banquet hall if they are different. You can have a Hamilton printer
do these for you, or simply print your own at home by using Google Maps or Mapquest
for proper directions and maps.
Response Cards
One of the key components of your wedding invitations is the response card. Response
cards should be included with every invitation along with a reply envelope with postage.
Most response cards require that you indicate your attendance and number of guests,
some even include an option to choose your entrée if the venue has several to offer.
This helps them prepare ahead of time and order the appropriate goods.
Deadlines
Traditionally wedding invitations and response cards (and any other information going
with the invitations) should be ordered about 4 months in advance. You can send them
out eight weeks prior to your wedding. RSVP date is up to you, but two weeks before
the wedding is standard. This way you have time to get your final numbers to the
banquet hall or caterer in plenty of time. In addition, thank you cards should be ordered
with the invitations.
Personalized Wedding Websites
Wedding Belle Network is currently offering personalized wedding websites that allow
you to post photos and information about you wedding and other events (ie. stag &
does, showers etc.), receive responses and rsvp's online and through email and more.
For rates and information about starting a wedding website with Wedding Belle Hamilton,
please email us at contact@weddingbellenetwork.com
Wedding Programs
Many weddings these days are providing programs for guests. They traditionally outline
the service and identify the bride and groom's family, bridal party members, and anyone
speaking or reading at the service. Again, programs can be done through a printer or on
your own.
Menu Cards
Menu cards are a great addition and outline the meal for your guests when they arrive.
Most banquet halls and caters will provide these, but be sure to double check if this is
something you really want. If not, again you have the option of going with a printer or
doing them yourself.
Place Cards and Table Numbers
Place cards outline where your guests will be seated during dinner. You will have made
the seating arrangements ahead of time so you (or more likely a friend that is not in the
wedding party) will just need to ensure that the cards are set up before your guests
arrive. Most banquet halls will have the tables numbered for you but this minor detail
becomes very important on the big day. Confirm with your site that the tables will be
numbered.
Thank You Cards
As a rule, thank you cards are sent out up to six weeks after the honeymoon, thanking
your guests for their presence during your special day and for any gifts you might have
received. If you are not going a honeymoon right away, then it is customary to send them
six weeks after the wedding. A handwritten note in each is a nice touch with a special
message for the guests (along with a thank you for a special gift).
As you can see there are a lot of decisions to make when it comes to choosing your
wedding invitations. A well thought out budget and plan of what you would like to include
is a great starting point. Once your decisions are made and the orders are placed, then
you can sit back, relax and enjoy this amazing time!
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Wedding invitations send a message out to the world…YOU are getting married! There
are numerous stationary shops and printers in Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville, which
make finding wedding invitations a breeze.
are numerous stationary shops and printers in Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville, which
make finding wedding invitations a breeze.
Tip: First Impressions
Invitations set the tone for your
wedding and should reflect the
type of event. Black tie affair?
Think classic and elegant
invitations. Beach wedding? Opt
for colourful and casual invites.
Invitations set the tone for your
wedding and should reflect the
type of event. Black tie affair?
Think classic and elegant
invitations. Beach wedding? Opt
for colourful and casual invites.
Trend: RSVP by e-mail
While not as popular among
older guests, younger guests
are opting for this quick and easy
method.
While not as popular among
older guests, younger guests
are opting for this quick and easy
method.
Tight budget? Make your
invitations at home by hand with
scrapbooking materials, or by
using a computer, printer and
great stationary from a local
office supply or stationary store
invitations at home by hand with
scrapbooking materials, or by
using a computer, printer and
great stationary from a local
office supply or stationary store
Trend: Thank you cards
Thank you cards featuring a
photo of the couple on the
wedding day are the latest trend.
Many Hamilton photographers
offer this service, just ask.
Thank you cards featuring a
photo of the couple on the
wedding day are the latest trend.
Many Hamilton photographers
offer this service, just ask.
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