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Commonly mistaken as a less important part of a wedding, couples often make the wrong decisions when choosing their wedding stationery. In fact, as the invitation is the first thing that guests will see, the importance of the stationery should not be undervalued.

Etiquette states that invitations should be sent out 6 weeks before the wedding but quite honestly there is no reason why these cannot be sent sooner. Many wedding guests have holidays planned and social events arranged some months in advance so to ensure guests are free, send them out in advance. If you especially wanted to stick with tradition, why not send out Save The Date cards? If you are super trendy you could even send out Engagements as a funky alternative to the usual Save the Date cards. By sending these out, guests keep your special event clear in their diaries and you can still send out usual invitations in a timely manner to keep in with tradition. Equally, wedding dates are booked up so much in advance, that if you already have the date set, then why not inform guests? It will certainly avoid disappointment later on and your final numbers are more likely to be accurate much sooner.

The wedding invitation you choose must match the overall theme of your wedding. This is essential for setting the wedding style and it is very important to get it right.

So, what invitation best suits your wedding theme?

If you are plain, simple, fuss-free but elegant bride then this should be reflected in your invitations. A simple ivory card with gold foil writing would most definitely be in keeping with this kind of wedding style

Funky brides looking for a real talking point may go for handmade invitations that have been especially designed for them. These are generally made for brides who have a clear sense of style who are self-assured and what to stand out from the crowd. Funky wedding invitations are often brightly coloured and rather off the wall.

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