Square wedding invitations are a great way to set the style of your invitations apart immediately. One thing that people often do not consider when they are thinking about using this format is that the postage cost is going to be higher. The reason for this is that the envelopes do not easily go through postal machines and will have to be hand stamped. This may not necessarily be a bad thing though because it will help keep the envelope cleaner in transit and will also aid in keeping the invitations from possibly getting torn in the mail. You may even decide to forgo outer envelopes and opt for the square envelopes instead.

Another thing that should be considered when choosing square envelopes is the layout. Of course this should always be considered, but in the case of a square invitation this can limit the amount of space that is available for wording and graphics, so if there is a need for a large amount of these elements, it may be a good idea to reconsider the layout or add a folding square invitation, which would lend more space to the project.

Square wedding invitations often look best with some colored paper layers around the edges to add interest. In the form of a card it may be nice to do a square cutout on the front to emphasize the shape. It may also be considered that adding a photo to the piece would add to it because a square shape may be nice to use for use in a picture frame as a keepsake.

Square wedding invitations are unique most likely because of he added cost but they are actually becoming popular. If this is a layout that you would like to do, you should check with your local post office on the cost of postage because it might be as much as you think.

So what makes a wedding invitations traditional instead of modern, and which type is right for you. I think that it is important to not get too hung up on the rules, although understanding them and why they are in place is important. Primarily a wedding invitation should communicate the tone of the wedding and give the recipient the information that they need to get there and have some sort of idea of what to wear, for example whether it is a formal event or not. It should also be beautiful, of course. It is an added bonus if it communicates the couple’s style and personalities.

A traditional wedding invitation is usually created on a 5 x 7 light cream card, or an off white card. It is traditional to use inner and outer envelopes in order to protect the card and offer an added sense of formality. Typically a sheet of vellum is added to the front of the card in order to protect the design and to also enhance the formal aspects.

The items that are typically included in an invitation are:

An Inner Envelope

An Outer Envelope

The Wedding Invitation

The Response Card

The Reception Card

Whenever it comes to the type on the card, there are some specific rules that are followed. First of all the text should always be black whenever following the traditional style. The names of the people, parents for example, who are paying for the wedding, should also be on the card. If the couple is paying for the wedding then their parents’ names should not be put on the invitations. If both of their parents are paying then both sets of names should be put on the cards. It even goes as far as when the parents are paying their children’s last names should not appear, only their own last names.

Whenever it comes to creating the lines of text on the invitations, only the names, places and year should have capitalization. The location and the city and state should be listed, but never the full address!

I don’t know about you, but that just seems counter intuitive if you ask me! I personally think that a map should be added to the invitation. I believe that an invitation should be practical just as much as it is beautiful.

A traditional wedding invitation would never include the gift registry information, and I agree that this could easily appear a little unconsidered and perhaps could easily make you invitation appear tacky. Of course the way that this would traditionally be handled is that they would rely on word of mouth. Unfortunately the people that you will invite to your wedding will most likely be very scattered, coming from many places and may not even really talk to one another. You could include the mention of a website that you might create for your wedding which would have this information on it. Another way to handle it if you want to include the wedding registry information is to consider adding the information to a card that matches the rest of your invitation cards. At least this way it seems a bit more considered and will not throw off the entire look of the invitations.

Modern wedding invitations are more likely to include a broader color palette, layered paper and creative sizes, even pocket fold wedding invitations have become very popular. These are great because the practical uses of a wedding invitation have been thought out a bit more. They make it easier to keep all of the small pieces that are included in a wedding invitation together.

I honestly think that traditional wedding invitations are kinda boring. If you are going to spend all of this money on a wedding, why not have something that is more your style. There are so many amazing options out there these days that can really show off the personality of the couple and make wedding invitations a lot more fun. May be people may worry that this will make the invitation less formal, but this is far from true. The elements that will make an invitation formal include the typography, or fonts, and the color palette. It is also the design that will play a heavy role in the way of what looks formal or not. I highly suggest having someone design your wedding invitations. If you plan on doing them yourself then try not to use cheesy clipart or cheesy type. A good idea is to use a nice photograph for the main element engagement photos work best. Make sure to use a neutral font for the body type and limit the script type to the couple’s names. Following these steps will product a much better result that will be more professional and formal looking.

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The Irish have a very rich history especially whenever it comes to wedding traditions. If you are trying to decide on what your Irish wedding invitations will look like there are many options available for you. If you are fortunate enough to have an Irish heritage the wedding is a great opportunity for you to include some of the customs of your ancestors.

If you truly want to go with the more traditional Irish wedding you will probably one to include a Celtic theme. Over 1000 years ago the Celts were one of the first civilizations to have written books called illuminated manuscripts. It is from this time period that the interwoven Celtic designs were derived. You will most likely want to use some of the traditional Celtic knots and designs.

The font that is chosen for the invitation will also add to the message of the invitation being Irish. I would suggest a typeface called Neue Hammer Unziale LT Std its if you’re trying to find something that is characteristic and you plan on doing this yourself. I would not use this typeface for the entire invitation because it would just be too overwhelming. Instead it would be good to think of this typeface as icing on the cake just like you would a script font. You will probably want to use a traditional typeface that is more easily legible like Baskerville to contrast with this.

Also the paper that you choose will go along way to making you are invitations you know a bit more authentic. You will probably want to try and find a paper that is more parchment like so that it emulates the manuscripts.

Of course what this all being said you might want more of a contemporary spin on the I Irish wedding invites that don’t necessarily reiterate the Celtic manuscripts but still pays homage to your heritage. Perhaps you’re just looking for something that is a bit different from what you’ve seen over and over again. In this case I would suggest using some of the traditional designs that may be adding in some other things still add depth and texture that may even say something about your life. Something that I think might be beautiful is to add engagement photos in with the Celtic designs. Another idea would be to add in some watercolor or evenings and drawings of places in Ireland. You may even have a place that is special to you and your spouse to be. Suffice it to say there are many ways to go about designing the Irish wedding invitation and it might just come down to what type of Irish wedding you plan on having.

Black and white wedding invitations have become incredibly popular in recent times. This color theme is more than just the affinity for some wonderful contrasting colors. The popularity of it is derived from the desire to return to a 1940s high glamour retro style. This look is more then some black tablecloths and white napkins with a bouquet of red flowers on the tables. The idea is to emulate old Hollywood, sultry stars and smoky jazz clubs. There is definitely a romance and the time period and that is what is being brought out.

A way to bring this look into your wedding is to have the guys in your wedding party wear zoot suits or white dinner jackets with black bow tie its or you can even go with some pinstriped suits. One thing is for sure, the guys will probably be really happy with their outfits. For the bridesmaids you will want to pick out either some slinky dresses that are not patterned or more of the 50s inspired swing dress. You will probably want to try and find a sleek dress with clean lines so that you end up with a tailored look.

The venue of where the wedding is held can hugely influence the tone of the wedding. If this is the type of wedding you are trying to inspire, you’ll probably want to hold your wedding in a jazz club or an old building that has a lot of heavy crown molding. Even the transportation can be controlled to add some 1940′s style to the event.

It is actually very popular for black and white weddings to have a pop of color. If you plan on doing this, limiting how much you have of that color will make it more dramatic whenever it is introduced. This can be added in the form of red roses, which you may decide to only have a small amount of in a sea of white flowers.

Now when it comes down to picking black and white wedding invitations you will want to try and follow whatever black and white theme you are going with. If you want the Art Deco style wedding waited plenty of clean lines and geometric shapes you will want to find a black and white wedding invitation that fits that style. If you’re more interested in the old Hollywood movie style you might want to go for more floral rendition of the black and white theme.

Almost any black and white invitation is most likely going to work for you as long as it is nice and created with materials that are interesting. The great thing about black and white wedding invitations is that they will have a really dramatic look and will be likely cost less because they won’t need any color.

If you are planning on inviting that pop of color into your wedding decor, you should make sure that you include it in the invitation as well. It does not necessarily have to be in the actual invitation. You could decide to introduce a ribbon that is that color or use a colored envelope or perhaps even a lined envelope where the lining is that color.

If you are trying to have a wedding that involves swing dancing you should probably try to convey this on the invitation so that your guests have some idea of what to expect. They may decide that they would like to learn how to swing dance before your wedding.

A black and white wedding invitations will help pull your theme together. Using matching place cards and programs will be an excellent help as well.

Who doesn’t love the beach. The heat of the sun, with the cool breeze across your face and the sun setting on the waves, what better place for a wedding? Beach wedding invitations are perfect for this setting. You may even decide to do some tropical wedding invitations or perhaps go all the way they and make them Hawaiian wedding invitations. It might be a good idea to just skip the expense of a traditional wedding and just jet over to one of the many beautiful honeymoon locations that you have on your list.

The beach is beautiful and powerful place. A beach wedding could be tricky because you will have to worry about whether the weather is going to be good or not. It might be a good idea to have a back up plan depending on what the cost would be for this.

What type of things make a tropical wedding invitation on theme without being typical? Red coral can be used to create a beautiful invitation. Starfish also do quite well. The key is elegance and a form of simplicity. Beach weddings tend to be casual, that does not mean that they have to be boring. Bright colors can be used, it does tend to work better when the selection is limited, and one color is used primarily. Small splashed of color could be very effective, especially if you want more of a tropical invitation. If you want something that is more typically just beach themed wedding invitations you might be looking for an invitation that has more muted colors that are the shade of the sand, shells and ocean. A water color feel might be very appropriate and great for capturing this mood. Beach wedding invitations can be beautifully done and still convey a level of casualness that is appropriate for this type of wedding.

If you’re from Texas you may want to show your Texan pride by having a western themed wedding. You may also just like the style of that Western look. Maybe you and your partner have always loved cowboys and Indians, maybe you both love country music. You probably couldn’t imagine doing anything different for your wedding.

So of course county western wedding invitations would be what you would want to announce your big day. The country invitations could still be elegant while managing a western style. So what type of invitations are you looking? What should be on the invitations? You could have horses, a horseshoe, a cowboy are many other things associated with the style. Could you make your own? You could consider putting some sort of twist on the western style. You could do this by picking a color that is different to pull everything together. Maybe your wedding should revolve around some sort of special moment in you and your partners relationship. Maybe there is a song that is special for the both of you that could give you some clues.

It would be perfectly fine to do a wedding that would have the things in it that you may think of as being your typical western gear. This may make the wedding easier to pull off because you will be able to find what you want and it will also make the entire event possibly more affordable. More than anything it should be your priority to try and enjoy the process and have fun with it. Maybe cowboy boot centerpieces are the way to go. Barbecue will certainly cut down on your expenses.

When it comes to finding a design for the invitation it is best to try to either have some picture in you head as to what the wedding decorations will look like on that day. You don’t have to know every detail, but if you could pick one thing that you will focus on as the theme, you can much more easily center everything around that idea. The western theme wedding invitations can reflect that idea. Perhaps you love the cowboy boot, you would put that on the invitation and make it a central idea in the decor. Ok, may be boots are not a big part of your relationship. A lasso could be a really cool way to do it though. It could represent tying the know or lassoing you a gal or guy. If you think about it you can find a cute way to make it all come together.

Whenever you are trying to decide what your wedding invitations are going to look like, and you would like them to be very personalized, having photo wedding invitations is a really great way to achieve this. The first thing that you will need to do whenever you’re considering going this route is to have some professional photographs of the two of you taken. You may even decide that you want to re-create a special moment between you and your husband to be. Whatever you do, do not take your pictures with your wedding dress on.

You may be already going through the expense of having engagement photos taken, you may as well put them to good use, and also give all of your guests photos of you by using them in your invitation. If you are having them professionally designed all you should need to do it get a digital copy from you photographer and get that to your designer. Before having your pictures taken, it is a good idea to ask the photographer if this is possible. Some photographers may not want their clients to have digital copes. It is important to have the photos taken well in advance to allow plenty of time for your photographer to take and process your photos, followed by your designer designing the invitation and of course you want to make sure your guests have plenty of notice in advance so that they can clear their schedules and be sure to be at your wedding!

An invitation can have a theme that intertwines with the photograph wedding invitations, which can be very beautiful if done well. This is probably one of the higher levels of customization, you defiantly won’t find anyone else out there that has your invitation.

If you would like some better software to help you design your wedding invitations I highly recommend Adobe products. I use Adobe for all of the designing that I do. They create top of the line software for professional designers all over the world.. The only disadvantage to the casual user is that they can be expensive. Fortunately, they do have a great program for the casual user called
Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 -, which is affordable and easier to use than their professional software. This will definitely help you with any sort of photos that you would like to put into your wedding invitations.