Regarding Your Invitation Wording

1. Don’t mention gifts. Registries should never be mentioned on invitations. Similarly, you shouldn’t indicate a preference for monetary gifts. It is perfectly acceptable, however, to include your wedding website on the accommodations card so guests can find your registry information.

2. But specify no gifts. On the other hand, if you don’t want your guests to give presents, you can say so in the bottom corner of your invitation. Possible wording choices include:

“No gifts please.”
“Your presence is our treasured/cherished gift. We respectfully request no other.”
“Accepting good wishes only.”
“Your presence is the only present we require. We request that you give no other.”

3. Put the bride’s name first. If the wedding is for a bride and groom, it’s traditional for the bride’s name to be listed first (e.g., The Wedding of Jenna Anderson and Brian Roberts).

4. Spell out the year. The proper way to designate the year of your celebration is “Two Thousand Twenty.”

5. Make it clear if children are welcome: If you’d like children to attend your wedding, include the children’s names on the invitations. If you don’t want them to attend, the invitation should simply state, “Respectfully, we cannot accommodate children.”

When Addressing Envelopes

6. Don’t abbreviate street. Or road, avenue, court, etc. You should spell out the word so the invitation reads, “123 Birch Avenue” and not “123 Birch Ave.” Likewise, don’t use state abbreviations.

7. Avoid nicknames. Use your guests’ full first and last names. And don’t abbreviate formal titles.

8. Use numbers for addresses. House numbers and zip codes should be numerals. For example: – 123 Main Street Miami, Florida12345

9. Don’t write “and family.” If children are included in your celebration, it’s customary to write their first names on the inner envelope beneath their parents’ names in order of age.

10. Spell out “and.” It’s “Mr. and Mrs.” and not “Mr. & Mrs.”

Start with your invitation: Decide what colors and shapes appeal to you. You have numerous options. For example, the Geometric Color Block invitation suite features a gorgeous slate, midnight and peach color theme. And the invitation’s slanted wording gives it a surprising, unconventional twist (not to mention the coordinating avant-garde envelope with bright pops of color!). Or for a more subtle, delicate option, consider the Speckled Geo Invitation suite with trendy rose gold foil and an embossed geometric design.

Incorporate it into your ceremony: Welcome guests to your special day with a sign matching the design of your invitation. Create a backdrop using geometric shapes and decorate it with flowers or greenery. Metal or wood work nicely. Use cube candle lanterns to illuminate the aisle.

Continue with the table décor: Combining metal geo shapes, along with on-trend succulents, will give your centerpieces an unexpected and chic feel. Copper and rose gold are stylish choices. And incorporate your chosen pattern on the menus.

Then shape up your reception space: Instead of rectangular escort cards, use a different silhouette like a triangle or hexagon. Hang geometric floral lanterns from the ceiling to spotlight your sweetheart table, bar or guest book. And why not have each cake tier made in a unique shape?

This theme fits a variety of styles, budgets and venues. It’s a versatile trend that you can really make your own. And it can be combined with other styles, like brushstroke or watercolor for added personality and style. ]]> https://liweddingplanners.com/%f0%9f%92%a0-now-trending-geometric-%f0%9f%92%a0/feed/ 0 https://liweddingplanners.com/tips-for-selecting-the-color-of-your-wedding-invitations/ https://liweddingplanners.com/tips-for-selecting-the-color-of-your-wedding-invitations/#respond Fri, 28 Dec 2018 02:12:01 +0000 http://liweddingplanners.com/?p=11607 The colors that you choose for your wedding invitations can really solidify the tone and style of your ceremony and reception. Therefore, you must select these hues wisely. Narrow down your color options with these helpful tips:

Consider theme
The theme of your wedding plays a big part in determining the colors that you choose for your invitations. For instance, if you’re having formal, traditional nuptials, you may want to consider shades like ivory, white or beige, all of which are commonly used in classic weddings. A romantic, rustic big day, however, may call for colors like lavender, pink or red.

Keep the season in mind
The time of year in which you’re tying the knot can be a big factor in determining the colors to use for your stationery. The fall season, for example, calls for warm, welcoming hues such as gold, red, orange and yellow. A winter wedding, on the other hand, would look beautiful with a neutral color palette or holiday-themed hues accented with metallics.

Look for inspiration
Browse through Pinterest, bridal magazines and wedding stationery to get a good idea of what you like and don’t like. You may find you love a color combination that you would have never considered before.

Get Inspired come in and start looking for your custom invitations.  Call Now at 516-802-0612 or email gina@liweddingplanners.com

The challenge? Choosing!

I’m going to give you the quick low-down on printing processes so you can make the right decision for your invitations, your style and your event.

Thermography
Looks like engraving, but it’s a fraction of the cost! The raised lettering is created with ink and powder and heat. You get to choose the lettering style and the ink color to make the look your own.

Digital
Flat printing in brilliant color! High-resolution, digital color printing technology makes your invitations stand out from the crowd. Photos, colorful designs, intricate patterns – digital does it all.

Foil
It’s easy to go up-scale! A special die is covered in foil and pressed into your invitations to add a one-of-a-kind shine. Go with touches of foil or choose a design that’s printed entirely in foil for glam.

Letterpress
Traditional craft, modern style! Plates with your design are pressed into thick, heavy paper, creating crisp impressions. Speaking of impressions – make a great one by choosing the ink colors that will set the tone for your wedding.

Start working on that first impression, Call Now at 516-802-0612 or email gina@liweddingplanners.com

If your answer to that is: “No – when should I?”, then this information is for you.

Ideally you would start looking 6-12 months before the big day.
Long Island Wedding Planners Invitation Process

Once you come in for an appointment and select your invitation, we do wording, font and layout with you.  Then we submit your order for a e-mail proof, which takes 5-10 business days to arrive. At that time, you can approve as is, request changes, or wait to give an approval to confirm times or name spelling.  From the time you approve your proof, the invitations take anywhere from 1-3 months to come in (depending on the type of invitation you choose.  More elaborate invitations take longer to be produced.  Also, invitations ordered in the height of season take longer.)  We then do the calligraphy for you so all you need to do is put them in the envelope, stamp them, and send them out.  Since wedding invitations need to be mailed out 2-3 months before the wedding,

Do you fall into that category?

Call to schedule your invitation consultation at 516-802-0612 or email gina@liweddingplanners.com