You can learn a lot from wedding gown shopping when it comes time to look for your wedding invitations. While no one really talks about “the wedding invitation design of their dreams,” invitations should be as much of a touch and feel part of wedding planning as finding the dress. In fact, the wedding invitations you send to your guests will be the first thing they see, touch and feel about your wedding.
You can directly apply many of the same dress shopping strategies to finding the right wedding invitations:
- Be Consistent with Your Style – Use the same sources of inspiration to guide the look and feel of your wedding invitation design, whether formal, casual, classical or modern.
- Prioritize – Identify which details matter most and use your budget accordingly. Know cost considerations such as invitation size, added features, and even printing techniques.
- Get Up Close and Personal – Always order samples before buying. Just as you would try a dress on your body first, so too should you touch and feel the wedding invitation design before ordering.
What to Look for From Your Sample Wedding Invitations
- Paper – Feel the thickness and texture with your own hands. Substantial, heavy-weight paper distinguishes wedding invitations from other types of invitations. Decide if you prefer paper with a grain or texture or smoother finish.
- Color – Is it burgundy or magenta? Lime or avocado? Plum or purple? As is true with all online shopping, colors viewed onscreen may be quite different in print. Make sure you like the color as seen in person.
- Font – How well does the font style read? Font styles and font colors are easy features to change when you personalize your wedding invitation online, but see it in person first.