You’ve Got Mail

It’s always exciting to get mail, especially when it’s an invitation to a big event like a wedding! When we began looking at wedding invitations I had a nonchalant attitude toward my planning journey. I thought of invitations as a necessary evil that I just wanted to purchase and send out.

My apathy was showing when I sent some invitation examples to one half of my maid of honor dynamic duo, my BFF Ashlee. Ashlee reminded me that invitations are the first look that your guests will see of your wedding and they set the stage for the events to come. After much thought, I realized that she was absolutely right. Even though invitations can be pricey, they start the momentum of excitement about your big event.

I quickly adjusted my ‘tude and set off to look for invitations that set the tone I wanted. There are lots of great companies out there that create beautiful invitations. In an ever evolving world of technology and DIY projects; some people choose to make their own invitations, some opt for online only invitations and others go the more traditional route. An important factor to consider is the technological savvy of your guests. I chose a combination of two, we are sending traditional invitations through the mail, but we will also have an option for people to RSVP through our wedding website.

I realized wedding invitations are also a great time to let your personality show in planning. Romantic? Vintage? Contemporary? The options are endless! I love Wedding Paper Divas (www.weddingpaperdivas.com) and used them for our wedding invitations. They are very affordable, offer customization and have wonderful customer service. These are a few invitations that I found through their site that are really great for different styles.

Classic

Classic Crest Wedding Invitations