The invitation you choose for your nuptuals can say a lot about you; it can introduce you as a couple, or act as a prelude to the theme of your wedding.
A very memorable way to invite people to share your wedding day (or even a bridal shower) is to have the invitations custom-made.
Custom wedding invitations are unique to you, and as such they allow you to express your personal style in a way that you simply cannot convey with standard issue invitations. Additionally, because this is a growing trend, the wedding invitation industry is enjoying more and more choice in custom options every year, and this means better selection and often better prices (due to increased competition).
On the receiving end, a custom-made or handcrafted invitation says volumes about the happy couple, expressing so much more of your personal styles and personalities.
Just to get your imagination rolling, some ideas include:
Themed Invitations: Whether it's woven grass paper in soft green for a golf club wedding, or custom 'queen of hearts'-themed pieces for a wedding at a casino hotel, the theme or location of your wedding reception can play a big part in the look of your invitations. Get creative - the sky's the limit!
Reflect Your Personalities: We have seen custom invitations in the style of a passport for couples who love to travel, and airplane-shaped invites for couples in the airline industry. In the second case, most of the guests were also in the aviation industry, and really appreciated the themed invitations.
Art as Invitations: A beautiful painted portrait of the couple, a lush landscape or any subject matter that is meaningful to the couple can make for a stunning invitation. For instance, we have seen invitations featuring a beautiful watercolor done by the mother of the bride-to-be, with a dedication to the mother/artist inside, explaining the significance of the picture. On quality cream rough-edged paper, this made for an unforgettable and touching way to invite friends and family.
Location Theme: For a tropical beach wedding, consider a beach-themed invitation. Some gorgeous creations are available at companies such as My Personal Artist. Of course, the possibilities are numerous here, as well. Consider using a landmark of the city where the wedding will be held, for example, or something that speaks of the promise of a unique location.
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