5 tips for your wedding invitations
Are you planning your wedding and facing the challenge of designing the perfect invitations? In this blog post, you’ll find tips and tricks to ensure your wedding invitations are both informative and stylish. From choosing the layout and design, through to selecting the paper and printing method, right down to the envelopes – here you’ll find everything you need to know to design wedding invitations that your guests will remember.
1 | Invitations that reflect who you are
The style and design of your invitations should match your wedding style and theme. It is important that they set the tone for your wedding and give guests an idea of what to expect. It’s best to choose a colour palette that matches your wedding décor and style to create a cohesive and comprehensive design. For example, do you already know which flowers you’d like at the ceremony? If so, you could incorporate them as design elements on the invitations.
2 | All the necessary information
The layout and design of your invitations should, of course, once again match your wedding style. Choose a suitable font and a size that is easy to read, and, above all, include the key details of your wedding. The date and time, venue, approximate schedule, any dress code or gift information are just a few examples of important details that should definitely be included in your invitation. You should also specify how you’d like a reply to the invitation and by when.
3 | Cards in your own style
The choice of paper and print finish for your wedding invitations can make a big difference to the quality and appearance of the invitation itself. It’s best to choose a high-quality paper, that matches your design and colour scheme, and a printing style that also suits your style. Papers that feel better in the hand often leave a more lasting impression and are also more durable. This means you can keep your invitation as a memento for longer. Browse through our range of Invitation cards and find your personal favourite.
4 | Send out invitations early enough
Send out your invitations well in advance so that your guests have plenty of time to organise their travel plans and other commitments. A timeframe of around 8 months before the wedding is standard, but make sure you allow enough time to correct any mistakes. When sending them out, it’s also advisable to in an envelope to protect. Here, too, you retain full creative freedom.
druck.de-Tip: ‘Save-the-date’ cards are an absolute must, alongside invitations! You can send these out alongside your invitations up to a year before your wedding. They could also feature a matching design and should include details such as your names, the wedding date, a reference to the invitation and, if applicable, your theme.
5 | Keep track of everything
In any case, you should draw up a list of all your guests and keep it up to date. Make a note of who you’ve sent an invitation to, who has accepted or declined, and who has yet to reply. If your guests are bringing someone along, you can also add that person to the list to keep track of your guest numbers.
Printed materials for your wedding
Would you like to find out more about printed materials for your wedding? In our blog post, you’ll find everything you need to know about wedding stationery. Tips and tricks included!
