A time-honored tradition is holding a shower for the bride prior to the wedding but the bridal shower invitations definitely do not have to look formal or tradition in their style. Today, more than ever, there are so many fun designs from which to choose. Many styles go beyond the basics of providing guests with all the party details by also proclaiming a specific theme for the event.

Bridal shower invitations come in many designs to match specialty party themes in addition to the usual wedding motifs…

• Kitchen Shower
• Tea Party
• Lingerie Shower
• Garden Luncheon
• Cocktail Party

For a personal touch, choose a style with an attached card for sharing a recipe, wedding wishes or marriage advice with the bride. If not included in the design, you can simply insert one of these special cards with the shower invitation asking the guests to fill out and bring with them to the party. When including a recipe card, you could even begin stocking the bride’s pantry by asking guests to bring with them one ingredient used in the recipe.

When it comes to the specifics on the bridal shower invitations, included should be the bride’s name, day, date and time of shower, who is hosting, as well as the name and location of the party. If the shower is being planned as a surprise to the bride, this needs to be conveyed on the invitation so guests are prepared.

It might be a good idea to know how many guests will be attending and there are a couple of choices for gathering that number. Some invitation designs may have a matching response card with return envelope you can purchase and include for guests to mail back. Another option is to have an RSVP phone number listed right on the shower invitation.

Placing a return address on the envelopes will ensure that the Post Office can return any undeliverable invitations. This can be easily accomplished by paying a little more to have the return address printed directly on the envelopes when the bridal shower invitations are ordered or by affixing labels.

If it’s going to be a shower for the couple, there are many appropriate designs and verses for wedding shower invitations to fit that type of celebration.

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How will your wedding invitations look when a loved one or friend receives it in the mail?  This is one of the many things to keep in mind when you are choosing a wedding invitation.  Many people want to make their invitation stand out from the rest of the mail their friends and loved ones receive every day. 

Size and Shape
There are many different sizes and shapes of wedding invitations.  While a square invitation will stand out from the rest of the mail, it is important to note that they will cost extra to send.  Instead, a tea-length invitation, that is an invitation roughly the size of a business envelope, may something to consider if you are on a tight budget. 

Foils
It is very common for most couples to have a foil trim on the wedding invitation, but do little to change the look of the envelope.  A foil-lined envelope is usually something you can add to your invitation for no extra cost and adds a classy touch. 

Seal-n-Send wedding invitations
Many couples who want to go green are using the new Seal-n-Send wedding invitations.  The envelope is an all-in-one self mailing piece removing the need for envelopes at all.  The response card is attached to the invitation and can be sent through the mail as a post card.  This is a good choice for couples on a tight budget because the invitation only needs a regular stamp to send it, and the RSVP is sent with a post card stamp. 

Paper Type
The look and feel of wedding invitations can be altered dramatically simply by changing the paper on which it is printed.  Many papers are available to print your wedding invitations on and the envelopes are usually made from comparable materials.  Recently, recycled paper has become a favorite of many couples since it is virtually indistinguishable from virgin paper. 

Choosing the wedding invitations can be a fun part of the wedding planning process.  Couples today can really show off their personalities with all the wedding invitation choices available. 

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Your honeymoon should be a time of relaxation and bonding. Yet, failing to appropriately plan it can result in it being frustrating and stressful. Here is some advice to ensure that your honeymoon goes as well as possible.

Of the utmost importance is to discuss with your future spouse their preferences regarding the honeymoon. Do not presume that you already know the type of honeymoon they would prefer. Discuss thoroughly location, budget, duration and accommodation. Each of you should first write your own list of preferences and then you should compare and highlight areas that they have in common.

Consult with travel agents as they can be of great assistance with planning a honeymoon and can assist you in making the best decisions based on you and your spouse’s preferences. Honeymoons are a type of vacation in which they still receive a commission on booking, meaning that they will normally put extra effort in to helping you.

After you have met with a travel agent and know the approximate cost, make a savings plan and start putting a money aside for it each week. You could additionally enquire with the travel agent if they offer a honeymoon registry service, which gives guests the option to contribute to your honeymoon costs in lieu of a wedding gift.

Try to pre-pay as much beforehand as possible. Incidental expenses such as tips and souvenirs~souvenirs and tips}, tend to be manageable expenses, however, should you forget to budget for extra luggage, spa treatments, or car rental, it is easy to find yourselves short of money whilst away.

Having budgeted your money and booked, you only need to pack your suitcases. Do this well in advance as it will be one less thing to worry about in the hectic run up to your wedding. If you leave it until the last minute, the greater chance there is of you forgetting something.

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For many couples, their wedding day is the single most expensive event of their lifetime. The question is then, how can you reduce wedding expenses without overly affecting the quality of the event?

Planning your big day so to avoid getting married at the most popular time of year will significantly lower your costs. Though you likely will not want to get married in the winter, the shoulder seasons on either end of summer can offer better value with minimal compromise on weather.

You will need to spend a fair amount of time paying visits to various wedding vendors and online wedding shops so as to thoroughly compare the prices and value on offer. Ask about hidden costs and extras because the price you are quoted is rarely the price you pay on your bill.

It may be very expensive if you are going to have your reception in a luxurious hotel or a ballroom. However, these should not be your only options when the wedding reception hall is considered. Instead, try to find a room at a golf club or country club as these will usually be a less expensive option.

You can cut wedding expenses by giving careful consideration to the food for your wedding reception. In the most extreme case, you will be able to save yourself a huge sum of money if you completely prepare the food yourself. Should this not be possible, you can still save a lot of money by either using your own caterer or by limiting the food options available to guests.

Lastly, ask friends to help out with your wedding arrangements in lieu of giving you a wedding gift. For example, they could help with the food, photography or chaffeuring the wedding cars. Not only will this save you money, it additionally gives them a sense of pride because they are making a personal contribution that will be long remembered by you.

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Most brides want to convey their own style in their wedding invitations, and with today’s tools, including colors, different papers and fonts, it is simple and quick to make wedding invitations that fit you and your fiancé’s individuality.  At one time, wedding invitations were very similiar in their appearance, but now, invitations come in a wide variety of colors, styles, sizes and themes to reflect the creativity of different wedding couples. 

Many things can contribute to an invitation’s look and feel including when the wedding is happening — spring vs fall for example — the location of the wedding, or the couple’s ethnicity.  Even the paper type can change the look and feel of the wedding invitation substantially.  All of these aspects can give the invitation a different look and feel:  from modern to traditional. 

Fonts and ink color are other factors that can make a huge difference in the look in your wedding invitation.  With the vast selection of fonts, it is possible to fit any wedding style, from the simple wedding with family, to the elaborate weddings with friends, family and business colleagues.  The main thing you’ll want to make sure of is that the font is easy for your guests to read.  It might be a good idea to show the invitation with the chosen script to someone else and see if they have trouble reading the chosen font.  Make sure to also check the ink color of the font and the paper color to see that is able to be read easily. 

Many couples are choosing to make their wedding invitations out of a favorite photograph of the couple.  In addition to being a wedding invitation, these invitations also act as a keepsake of the wedding day.  To meet this new demand for photo wedding invitations, there are many online sites that allow couples to upload a photo and create their invitations online.  Typically, the online interface is simple and quick to use and one can see exactly how the invitation will look online before they complete their purchase. 

No matter what type of wedding invitations you choose, it should be a uniquely personal reflection of who you are.  And today, it’s possible. 

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