Weddings are fun, and one way to spark your guests’ interest for the big day is through a beautiful invitation. Your invite is the first thing they’ll see from your wedding. Crafting your wedding invitation involves several decisions, ranging from stationery design and style to choosing professional printing services. Follow the five tips below as you go through the process.

An Essential Guide on Wedding Invitations

1. Choose Your Words Carefully

Wedding invitations should be legible and clearly worded to avoid any confusion. Double-check the spelling and pertinent information on the invitation, including the names of the bride and groom, date, time, and location of the celebration — the last thing you’ll want for your big day is someone getting lost on their way to the wedding. Refrain from squeezing in too many details on the invite. Instead, put these on a separate card or your wedding website.

2. Know Your Style

Before having your invites designed and printed, define the style that you want. Invitations set the tone of the wedding day itself, so know beforehand if you want something classic and romantic or casual and laidback. Formal, traditional events call for an elegant design and calligraphy while relaxed, fun affairs can go with creative typography and a modern style — it’s a sneak peek of the celebration to come.

3. Be Clear on Who’s Invited

When sending out the invites, know who will be invited. It’s okay to send one invitation per household, but state how many people are on the guest list. Unmarried couples can also get one invite, even if they’re living apart. Avoid uninvited guests from coming by writing out the entire name of your intended recipients on the envelope.  

4. Start Early

It’s better to get a head start on your invitations and save-the-date cards, especially if yours will be a destination wedding. Have save-the-date notes delivered 8 to 10 months before the wedding. As for the invites, send them out 10 to 12 weeks beforehand. Don’t forget to consider postage costs — bigger, thicker invites tend to cost more to send out in the mail.

5. Hire a Professional Printing Service

If you believe you’ll save on expenses by doing DIY invitations — don’t. Have your invitations done by a professional printing company to guarantee a flawless finish that will impress your guests. They will also provide proofs, correct any mistakes, and wait for your approval before printing. You’ll save more on costs and time in the long run when a professional handles your invites.

Working with a top-notch professional printing company ensures that you will send out quality invites for your big day. For your digital printing needs from stunning invitations and thank-you cards to menus and wedding programs, count on the experts at Millprint LLC of Cincinnati, OH. Call (513) 489-3000 to schedule a consultation with this printing company or request a quote online.