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Wedding Invitations Guide

When to Order Wedding Invitations

Wedding invitations should be ordered at least 3 months before your wedding date. Invitations should be mailed four weeks before your wedding or six weeks for out-of-town guests or if your wedding falls near a holiday.

Wedding Invitations Budget

Prices will vary if you are making them yourself or if you want us to print for you, they will also depend on the papers and embellishments chosen. Wedding invitations discounts are available for further savings, using our clearance items.

Do it yourself wedding invitations 66¢ to $1.58

Blank wedding invitations with envelope will run from 66¢ to $1.58 each depending on the supplies you choose. We designed our invitations to be created easily using your printer or copier, special software or skills are not required. We provide easy instructions, guides and a Word template to download with your order. Choose from our unique wedding invitations kits or mix and match blank invitation supplies to create your own design.

 

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Custom printed card style wedding invitations $1.99 to $2.99 each

Our custom printed card style invitations are printed to your specifications on premium white, earth-friendly 100% recycled 100# cards. The invitation price includes an envelope printed with your return address. Custom printed invitations and envelope are $1.99 to $2.99 each, depending on quantity. To get started, visit our blog for cool invitation ideas for custom printed cards.

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Custom printing on layered style wedding invitations $3.65 to $4.57 each

The layered style of invitations consist of a luxurious heavyweight background card, available in rich solids, sparkling metallics, exclusive prints or handmade petal papers layered with a custom printed white or translucent vellum overlay. Embellish with our unique collection of metal charms, decorative brads, wax seals, skeleton leaves, silk flowers, fine paper sashes, patterned fabric wraps, or belts with buckles. Custom printing is $1.99 to $2.99 each plus supplies, which must be ordered separately, as the price will vary based on the components selected. Choose from our kits or mix and match to create your own unique design.

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Wedding Invitations Components

Our exclusive layered wedding invitations are created using four components: a heavyweight background card, printable overlay, keepsake embellishment and envelope. Invitations are sold in kits or you can mix and match components to create your own combination.

The premium, heavyweight background cards, are cut to fit perfectly in our envelopes. Choose from over 50 cards including rich solids, sparkling metallics, handmade petal papers, plus vintage and modern prints.

The background card is layered with a printable overlay in opaque white or translucent vellum, sold uncut in standard 8.5x11 sheets for ease of printing, as small precut sheets would be very difficult to setup, feed and print correctly. Each 8.5x11 sheet will provide four 4.25x5.5 overlays using our free wedding invitation templates. We will calculate the amount of sheets you will receive, for example if you order 25 overlays, you will receive (7) 8.5x11 sheets, if you order 100 overlays, you will receive (25) 8.5x11 sheets.

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A unique, keepsake embellishment is used to complete the invitation and provide a distinctive dimensional element that sets it apart from the typical flat announcement. Choose from grosgrain and satin belts with brass buckles, metal charms, decorative brads, patterned jacquard wraps and lace, miniature silk flowers, satin bows, fine paper sashes, skeleton leaves and peel and stick wax seals.

Envelopes are 80#, thicker than the common 70# and are made from 100% post consumer fibers, making them earth-friendly.

Options include micro hole punch, paper trimmer, wedding invitation clip art, an additional outer envelope, envelope liner, tissue overlay or foil envelope seals.

Wedding Reception Card

If the reception is held at a different location from the ceremony, a separate card is ordinarily enclosed giving the location and time of the reception. We offer blank cover stock to make your own or we can provide custom cards with custom printed invitations orders.

Response or Reply Card

Reply cards simply ask your guest to check whether or not they can attend and include a stamped and self-addressed envelope or postcard for them to return. Response cards might also include a selection of entrees for the reception, allowing guests to indicate their preferences. We offer pre-printed reply cards or blank cover stock to make your own, or we can provide custom cards with custom printed invitations orders.

Choosing Wedding Invitations

Your invitations give your guests the first glimpse of your event, they should know from looking at the invitations the type of wedding to expect, such as an outdoor garden wedding, black tie event, tropical adventure, or ethnic celebration. It can also reflect your personalities with a romantic, modern, traditional or nature themed look. It is helpful to choose wedding color palette, such as earth tones, tropical brights, soft pastels, or metallics and neutrals and choose paper that fits in with your theme. We recommend ordering wedding invitation samples before purchasing, as colors can vary from those shown on your monitor.

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Wedding Invitations by Style: Select from wedding invitations featuring: Handmade Petal Paper, Fine Paper Sashes, Silk Flower, Charms, Skeleton Leaves, Decorative Brad, Patterned Wraps.

Wedding Invitations by Season: Spring Weddings, Summer Weddings, Fall Weddings, Winter Weddings, Holiday Weddings,

Wedding Invitations by Type or Motif: Romantic, Natural, Modern

Wedding Invitations by Location: Garden Weddings, or Beach Weddings

Wedding Invitations by Color:

black and white wedding invitations Black & White Invitations for a sophisticated look. Invitation components available in Snow, Onyx Diamond, Pearl, White Star, Pearl and Tulle.   green wedding invitations Green Wedding Invitations are a nod to nature. Invitation components available in rich Ivy, sparkling Emerald, natural Olive, Speckled pale Celedon, Kiwi, Apple, Fern, Leaf Imprint, Peridot, Tourmaline, Sparkled Lime, deep Forest and Pistachio
silver and gray wedding invitations Gray and Silver Wedding Invitations or dove gray. Invitation components available in Metallic Silver, Dove Gray, Silver Charms, Silver Glitter, and Silver Star.   blue wedding invitations Blue Wedding Invitations feature gorgeous shades. Invitation components available in rich Navy, Metallic Midnight, Speckled Sky, Tiffany Blue, Tahiti,i Azure, Bluebell Petal, Caribbean, Wave, Slate, Sapphire, Zircon and Aquamarine.
cream wedding invitations Cream Wedding Invitations are a traditional favorite. Invitation components available in creamy Vanilla, Metallic Champagne, Speckled Sand, Ivory and Mist   lavender and purple wedding invitations Lavender and Purple Wedding Invitations symbolized passion and love. Invitation components available in Sparkled Hyacinth, rich Plum, Lavender, Aster Petal and Amethyst.
brown wedding invitations Brown Wedding Invitations feature rich warm hues. Invitation components available in Camel, Chocolate, Mica Sparkles, Batik, Java and Topaz.   pink wedding invitations Pink Wedding Invitations are a happy, sweet hue. Invitation components available in Speckled Shell, Peppermint, creamy Magnolia, hot Watermelon, Fuchsia, Aster Petal, Carnation and Rose Quartz.
gold wedding invitations Gold Wedding Invitations are for the glamorous bride. Invitation components available in Metallic Gold, French Gold, Batik, Java, Brass, and Gold Wax.   red wedding invitations Red Wedding Invitations feature bold saturated colors for the romantic bride. Invitation components available in Scarlet, Poppy, Rose Petals, Merlot Wine and Ruby.
yellow wedding invitations Yellow Wedding Invitations features sunny bright shade. Invitation components available in Lemon, Canary, and Marigold petal.   orange wedding invitations Orange Wedding Invitations are create a warm, modern look. Invitation components available in Goldenrod, Marigold Petal,deep Sunset, bright Tangerine, pale Citrine and Citrus.

Wedding Invitation Quantity

After you have completed your guest list, order one per couple or family, plus at least ten extra for additions to your list and for keepsakes. Friends living at the same address should have an invitations sent separately to each of them.

How to Order Wedding Invitations

How to order do it yourself wedding invitations

Choose background card, overlay, embellishment, envelopes and options from our unique wedding invitation kits or mix and match blank invitations supplies to create your own design. Orders are processed online with a Visa or Mastercard. We ship via UPS Ground, or 2 Business Day Air, shipping prices will vary based on weight of order and location, you can view options in the cart before submitting your order.

How to order custom printed card style wedding invitations

  1. Choose from our collection of exquisite artwork, including vintage illustrations and contemporary full color flowers.

  2. Select the perfect colors to compliment your event from our modern palette or send us a swatch to match. color art.

  3. Complete the custom card invitation form, (requires Acrobat) and send to us via mail or fax.

  4. Enter your quantity submit your order.

How to order custom printed layered style wedding invitations

  1. Choose background card, overlay, embellishment, envelopes and options from our unique wedding invitation kits or mix and match blank invitations supplies to create your own design.

  2. Add custom printing options.

  3. Complete the custom layered invitation form, (requires Acrobat) and send to us via mail or fax.

How to make do-it-yourself wedding invitations

Our do-it-yourself wedding invitations were created to be made easily using premium tried and tested supplies. Step-by-step illustrated instructions with videos for creating each style and free wedding invitation templates will help even the most craft-challenged bride to make professional-looking invitations. There are three easy steps for creating our invitations:

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Personalize wording in our free wedding invitation templates and print on our standard 8.5x11 overlay paper

Cut overlay in half vertically and horizontally, creating four 4.25x5.5 overlays per 8.5x11 sheet Attach to overlay to heavyweight background card and add embellishment

Wedding Invitation Wording

Proper traditional etiquette dictates that the phrase "the honour of your presence" is to be reserved for weddings held in houses of worship, while "the pleasure of your company" is used for weddings in other locations.

Wedding hosted by bride and groom:

Emma Margaret Johnson
and Jack Warren Smith
request the honour of your presence
at their marriage
on Saturday, the sixth of June
two thousand and nine
at five o'clock in the evening
St. Michael's Church
Orland Park, Illinois

Emma Margaret Johnson
and Jack Warren Smith
request the pleasure of your company
in celebrating their union of marriage...

Emma Margaret Johnson
and Jack Warren Smith
invite you to join them
in celebrating their marriage...


Hosted by bride's family:

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Johnson
invite you to join them
in a celebration of love
as their daughter, Emma Margaret
is united in marriage to
Mr. Jack Warren Smith
son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith...


Hosted by bride, groom and both families:

Emma Margaret Johnson
and Jack Warren Smith
together with their parents
invite you to join them
in celebrating their marriage...


Hosted by bride's and groom's families:

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Johnson
and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith
request the honour of your presence
to witness the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony
uniting their children
Emma Margaret to Jack Warren...


Hosted by groom's family:

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of
Emma Margaret Johnson
to their son, Jack Warren Smith...


Wedding hosted by divorced parents:

Mrs. Audrey Jones
and Mr. Kevin Johnson
invite you to join them
in a celebration of love
as their daughter, Emma Margaret
is united in marriage to
Mr. Jack Warren Smith
son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith...


When one parent is deceased:

Emma Margaret
daughter of Audrey Johnson and the late Kevin Johnson
and Jack Warren Smith
invite you to join them
in celebrating their marriage...

Quotes to use for header or ending:

Share with us Our Wedding Day

Share in our Friendship and Love

One does not fall into love; one grows into love, and love grows in him. --Karl Menninger

All love is sweet, given or returned. Common as light is love, and its familiar voice wearies not ever. --Percy Bysshe

At the touch of love, everyone becomes a poet. --Plato

The rose speaks of love silently, in a language known only to the heart. --Unknown

A heart that loves is always young. --Greek Proverb

Now join your hands, and with your hands your hearts. -- William Shakespeare

True love is but a glimpse of heaven. --Unknown

 

Anniversary Invitation Wording:

The honor of your presence is requested
at the reaffirmation of wedding vows of
Grace and Thomas Smith
on Saturday, February 7th, 2009
at 6:00 p.m.
Hilltop Manor
3 Oceanview Road
Hopetown, Elbow Cay

In honor of the
25th Wedding Anniversary of
Grace and Thomas Smith
their children and grandchildren
request the pleasure of your company...

 

Wedding Announcements
Wedding announcements usually echo the style and format of the invitation, with the substitution of words such as “are pleased to announce” the wedding . They are mailed on the day of the ceremony.

 

Reception Card

If the reception is held at a different location, a separate card is usually enclosed announcing the location and time of the reception. If you prefer to include the reception information on your invitation, you can use the reception card as a directions or map card.

 

Reply Card

Reply cards simply ask your guest to check whether or not they can attend and include a self-addressed envelope or postcard for them to return. Response cards may also include a selection of entrees for the reception allowing guests to indicate their preferences.

Assembling and Addressing Wedding Invitations

If two envelopes are being used, the smaller inner envelope is addressed with only the guest(s) name, such as “Mr. and Mrs. Grant Thompson” “Miss Johnson and Guest”. The outer envelope is addressed with the guest’s full name and address. Avoid using abbreviations for streets and cities. When assembling your invitations, the reply card with stamped envelope or reply postcard should be on top, then the reception card, then the invitation. If two envelopes are used, all of the enclosures are placed in the inner envelope face up. The inner envelope is placed (unsealed) in the outer envelope, with the flap facing back so that your guest sees his or her name upon opening.

Mailing your Wedding Invitations

Before stamping, bring a sample of the completed invitations to the post office to determine the correct postage. Invitations should be mailed four weeks before your wedding or six weeks for out-of-town guests or if your wedding falls near a holiday.

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