What are some favorite color schemes for couples planning their weddings in 2009? Chocolate brown is still holding strong as a popular base color and is often used with pink, blue and cream. Gold and metallic papers are also being used more. Color schemes are typically influenced by the season. Warm colors such as browns, deep reds, gold and deep purples are great for fall. Summer colors are the brights, such as orange, pink, light blue and lime green.
Although you want your wedding invitations to look beautiful and set the stage for your big day, their true purpose is to provide detailed information about your celebration. Your wedding invitations include the date, time and location of the ceremony, brief information about the reception and any important instructions for your guests such as "no photographs during the ceremony" or "no gifts please". They also indicate the style of your wedding ceremony and festivities, helping your guests determine suitable dress and the type of celebration to expect.
While invitations are generally sent out 4 - 6 weeks before the wedding, couples who have a lot of out-of-town guests, or are getting married on a holiday weekend often send out Save-the-date cards six months to one year before their wedding. Save-the-date cards are also popular for destination weddings, so guests can prepare financially.
Here are some more practical tips for your wedding invitation shopping:
Know Your Numbers: In order to get an accurate quote on your invitations, your guest list should be more or less complete. Pricing and delivery dates are dependent on the number of invitations required.
Set a Budget and Stick to it: Figure out how much you plan to spend before you begin looking and a good supplier should be able to work within your budget.
Be Prepared: Order at least 10 percent more than you need to accommodate last-minute guests. Going back to reorder can be time consuming and expensive.
Proofread your Invitation Carefully: Many couples find errors on their wedding invitations and have to re-order. With the additional rush charges, finding errors after the fact can be as costly as it is inconvenient. Proofread carefully, paying special attention to the names, date, time and location.
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