Despite
the various themes seen in weddings nowadays, one that has remained a
favorite is a classic vintage wedding and to complete the theme you
need to start with elegant wedding invitations. Many people,
however, cringe when they hear this because they usually get the
impression that they have to spend a lot of money to produce classy
wedding invites. That is not necessarily the case. You simply need to
know the essential components of an elegant invitation in order to
achieve that look. Here are some of the things that you must include
in your invitations.
First,
use the right font and wordings. Although Times New Roman is the
common font used for professional writing, your invitation will look
like an office document if you use this font. Instead, try Brush
Script or Vivaldi for that cursive style of writing. As for the
wordings, do not just settle with listing down the when, where, and
what. Be more personal with the message and say something that will
make the recipient feel like his or her presence will be highly
appreciated
Next,
use the right colors. Shades of white, gray, and silver are ideal for
elegant wedding invitations, but you can also use other
colors. Just make sure that you limit your palette to a few shades.
For instance, you can try light blue on the stationery with a darker
blue for the text and gray accents on the margins. Using too many
colors will make your invitation look like it is for a child’s
birthday party.
The
materials that you use create a great impact as well. Do not settle
for an ordinary piece of bond paper. Instead, find a stationery that
is thicker or textured for that classy effect. To save on costs, try
to buy this in bulk and do your own shopping instead of letting the
printing shop do everything for you.
When
you speak of elegance, one thing that usually pops in your mind is
glitter. That is true with invitations, too. Add a bit of sparkle by
choosing glittery stationery or gluing real glitters on the envelope.
You may also choose some copper or silver colored texts to be
embossed on the paper for that shiny effect that will truly catch the
eye of your guests.
Of
course, you need to add some style on your invitations if you really
want them to look amazing. Place some ribbons or use a special paper
puncher to create designs on the edge of the stationery. Even the
fanciest ribbons will not cost you a lot, especially if you buy them
in bulk. You and your friends can just cut it into shorter pieces and
tie them on the envelope or create other artistic designs out of it.
As
you can see, creating elegant invitations does not exactly mean that
you have to spend hundreds of dollar on them. By knowing the
essentials, you can achieve classy-looking invitations on a tight
budget. Your guests will not have the faintest idea of how cheap your
invitations are if they are exuding with elegance with all the
necessary elements put together. The right material, font, wordings,
and touches of art can truly make a lot of difference.
