Some brides-to-be are wondering what kinds of wedding invitationss are available. The simple answer is: whatever you want. Okay, so your budget might come into play and it helps to know people who can design what you want, but you really do have a ton of options. How your invitations are printed is the major factor that determines what they will cost.
Engraved Wedding Invitations: The engraving process is the most expensive way to print an invitation and is the most traditional. Engraved invitations have an indentation on the back side and sharp, raised text.
Thermographed: This is a less-expensive process than engraving, but still gives an elegant raised effect.
Printed: This is the most affordable and most popular due to the ease with which it can be done. One can simply print out their invites on a home computer or have a printing company do it.
Handwritten: When you are not inviting many guests to your wedding, you have the option of writing invitations, in your own handwriting or in a calligraphy style.
Packaging is another consideration you will need to make with your invitations. Here again, there are many options. Simple invitations may only have a pocket to slide into, while more elaborate invitations have ribbons or beads.
Your overall wedding style should also be considered when choosing your invitations. Just as there are different types of weddings, there are also formal and casual wedding invitations. By finding an invitation that matches the style of your wedding, it will give your guests a ‘heads up’ about what they are going to see.
For the traditional printing methods of engraved invitations or thermography, there are many choices available on-line. You could find pre-designed invitations and add the text. Most brides agree that one of the fun parts of the wedding planning process is choosing your wedding invitations!
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