Choosing A Custom Wedding Invitation

With literally thousands of designs to choose from, deciding which wedding invitation is right for you and your special day can be difficult. Your wedding invitation provides family and friends with a first glimpse of your big day and most couples want a style that will not only reflect their uniqueness as a couple, but that their guests will cherish as a memento for years to come. With this in mind more and more prospective brides and grooms are opting for custom made wedding invitations and below are some points which will help you choose a distinctive design, ensuring that your wedding day will be an everlasting memory.nn~ Having a wedding theme such as a beach theme, a medieval theme or even a sports related theme is becoming increasingly popular. If you've decided on a theme for your forthcoming nuptials, your invitation should give your guests a feel for the theme. For example, if you're having a medieval wedding your invitation might include a coat of arms, or a beautiful damsel being whisked away on horseback by a knight in shining armour.nn~ In addition to the theme, you should also consider whether your wedding is to be formal or casual when choosing your wedding invitations. If you're having a formal church wedding with a sit down reception, you'll require traditional ivory or cream engraved wedding invitations. But if you've decided on a casual beach wedding, traditional wedding invitations may not be the best choice and you should opt for a less formal design. nn~ Custom wedding invitations are available in almost every colour imaginable and a great way to add that personal touch is to match your invitations to your wedding colours. Also worth considering is matching your wedding invitations to the time of year, bright colours for a summer wedding, deep reds and gold's for a Christmas wedding. nn~ Another great way to give your wedding invitations a truly personal feel, is to have a picture of you and your bride / groom-to-be on the front, or on the inside of the invitations. Even the plainest of designs can be transformed into a totally unique wedding invitation by this simple addition. nn~ Finally, having chosen your ideal wedding invitations you should remember to post them at least six weeks prior to your big day. This will ensure your guests have plenty of time to free-up their diaries for the occasion and arrange hotel accommodation should they have to travel to join the festivities.