The Happy Wedding

The warmer, more colorful months of spring and summer are definitely popular times to hold weddings, but the cooler months of winter can be special too, in their own way. Holding a wedding in the middle of the winter holiday season can have some particular advantages. Planning a wedding for the slower months when fewer weddings are booked usually makes it much easier to obtain the venue, services and date that you want. Distant relatives and old friends might find it easier to attend a wedding during the holiday season.

Whether you choose a winter wedding for the advantageous aspects, or simply because you and your intended love the season, it is important to recognize that many facets of a winter wedding are going to be very different from a wedding held in the summer. Even small details such as your wedding invitations and other types of stationery can be chosen to reflect the season and the special mood that winter brings to a wedding.

Choosing Seasonal Colors

The easiest and least expensive way of evoking the mood of winter in your wedding invitations is by using color. Choosing winter-themed colors is easy, thanks to the huge range of invitation colors available, for card stock, ink, and envelopes.

Card stock is traditionally white or off-white, but there is absolutely no need to stick to this tradition when designing your own invitations. You can choose any color combination you prefer, and choosing a particular set of colors is a great way to set the tone and theme for your wedding. The colors of the ink and envelope can also be chosen to complement your theme, or if you do prefer to stick with the traditional white card stock, it can be used as a way to accent the colors of a winter theme.

Choosing the colors themselves does not have to be a difficult task because you can simply pick up elements of colors you have already chosen for your wedding. Colors of bridesmaid dresses, flowers, accessories, and decorations can be applied to the invitations to produce a harmonious feeling that brings all the different elements of the wedding together.

Alternatively, why not choose colors that represent the season or the holiday, which falls closest to your wedding day? Reds and greens for Christmas, oranges, browns, reds or greens for Thanksgiving, or icy grays and blues to evoke the crisp cool weather of winter. Another option is to choose those luscious, deep and dark winter shades that complement the darker tones of light that are found in winter months – deep purples and plums, midnight blue, or hunter green. All of these can be accented with silver or gold for a rich, luxurious finish.

When choosing ink colors, anything goes, as long as you stick to your chosen color scheme and produce an overall harmonious look, but remember that your ink and card stock colors should be high contrast, so that the text on your invitations is easy to read.

Holiday Styles for the Perfect Winter Wedding Invitations

As if the plethora of winter-themed color choices was not enough, many invitation styles are perfect for the winter season. Many feature traditional wintry images such as snowflakes, drifts of snow, and tall pine trees, to set off the winter theme perfectly. The delicate snowflakes are a particularly romantic option, and these are an excellent choice for any style of wedding, whether traditional or more contemporary.

From silvery snowflakes to romantic hearts and other winter image options, you have the perfect range of choices to set off a winter wedding. If you prefer a more subtle type of image, you may want to consider using a watermark. These are perfect for a highly traditional wedding, where you really want the subtlety and elegance of your invitations to shine through.

The great thing about invitations such as these is that you can let your color choices set the overall tone of the wedding. By choosing traditional white or off-white for your card stock, and elegant black, silver, or gold for the ink, you can effortlessly set the scene for a traditionally themed winter wedding. Choose some more unusual colors for your card stock and ink, and your guests can instantly know to expect a contemporary-style wedding. For a great mix of the two styles, try choosing the traditionally-colored card stock and ink, then add a splash of winter-themed color for the interior of the envelope.

In the midst of all the other tasks that are involved in planning a wedding, it is easy to let invitations fall by the wayside. Just remember that your invitations set the tone for your wedding and they are often the first indication to your guests that the date is officially set. With a careful selection of colors and styles, your wedding invitations can perfectly set the scene for a truly special winter wedding.

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This year the hottest wedding invitations styles take their cue from the world around us. Colors both bold and subtle, patterns that make an immediate impression and styles that combine tradition and innovation in a unique, contemporary look are all great styles. Your wedding invitations will set the tone for the wedding of your dreams when you choose from a variety of can’t miss wedding invitation styles taken from today’s hottest designers. Take a look at what the top designers are offering for your 2009 wedding invitation needs.

Vera Wang

Bold prints and delicate, subtle patterns combine in designer Vera Wang’s wedding invitation lines. Wang mixes contemporary and traditional in a style that is unabashedly joyful, un-self-consciously playful and inimitably modern. In the Vera Wang Retro Verso line, Wang turns tradition on its head to print on both sides of the invitation, pairing bold prints with delicate patterns to create wedding invitations that are memorable and unique.

Vera Wang Retro Verso Dual Sided Gingko Wedding Invitations are simplicity embodied. One side features a bold imprint of the lovely fan-shaped gingko biloba leaf in reverse print, while the invitation appears on the other side, framed by a delicate spray of gingko leaves traced along the border. Lovely for the modern bride who still wants to offer a nod to tradition. It’s an especially apt choice for an Oriental themed wedding.

Vera Wang’s William Arthur Black and Pink Paisley Letterpress Wedding Invitations are delightfully retro with a modern punch of color. Black and pink play against each other in a paisley-inspired flower print in bold black detailed with pretty-as-pink touches. The hand-lined pink envelope completes the ensemble that is both whimsical and very Art Deco at the same time.

Anna Griffin

The Retro Verso and Letterpress wedding invitation lines from Vera Wang are absolute can’t miss wedding invitation choices for today’s modern bride. Designer Anna Griffin focuses on the traditional, playing with touches of ribbon, satin embossing and layered panels to create a feeling of opulence and timeless elegance.

Anna Griffin Celadon Repousse Wedding Invitations: Anna Griffin offers a subtle and elegant square invitation bordered with a pale green botanical print. The ivory center panel features an embossed border and is bound with satin ribbon at all four corners. The invitation is a statement of timeless elegance without being caught in the lock-step of engraved tradition. Pretty, subtle and definitely bridal, this is an ideal invitation choice for any formal wedding.

Anna Griffin Platinum Toile Wedding Invitations: Beautiful invitations that save you money, is there anything better? The Platinum Toile Wedding Invitations from the Anna Griffin line is only available blank. Each invitation consists of a platinum-bordered ivory card that can be printed with your invitation wording, a vellum gatefold sleeve to wrap around it and a matching bow to create a truly romantic wedding invitation. Make a romantic statement with your wedding invitation or announcement by choosing this or one of Anna Griffin’s other floral printed lines of wedding invitations.

Custom Mix ‘n’ Match Wedding Invitations

Are you looking for wedding invitations that are completely and totally your own? Custom Mix ‘n’ Match Wedding Invitations fit the bill. You can choose your print colors, choose the color of your envelope linings and even choose the style of your enclosures. In fact, there are so many custom options that your wedding invitations are bound to be completely one of a kind.

Custom Mix ‘n’ Match 7 x 7 Pocket Fold Invitations

Classic elegance and contemporary styling combine in this unusual wedding invitation style. You have a choice of 90 different color papers, including a range of metallic colors from pearl white to lapis blue. Customizations available for the Mix ‘n’ Match wedding invitations include the color of the liner paper, color of the backing paper and color of the invitation panel. The pocket fold is contemporary and sleekly elegant, ideal for today’s bride with a sense of timeless style.

Reagan 3-Layer Wedding Invitations

Who said the only thing that comes in layers is the wedding cake? The Reagan 3-Layer Wedding invitation is part of the Custom Mix ‘n’ Match wedding invitation collection. The three layer panel invitation can be customized in literally hundreds of ink and paper colors, making your wedding invitations truly one-of-a kind creations. Choose two different backing colors, one panel color and ink color, customize with your chosen type style and pick out an envelope to accent or contrast with your invitations.

Your wedding is your day, a day when your personal style should hold sway. Invite your guests to your wedding in style, your own personal style, with a wedding invitation that catches the attention of your guests from the start.

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If you are planning a destination wedding, there are many great invitation styles available. Destination wedding, whether they are in a tropical location, a foreign country, or even Las Vegas can be really special, and although fewer friends and family members may be able to attend due to the travelling involved, you should still send invitations to everyone you want to attend. A destination wedding invitation can perfectly compliment your ceremony, reception, and honeymoon.

Many weddings are held in tropical location or at the beach. Beach weddings are fun and natural, so look for a destination wedding invitation that matches. For example, an Enchanting Sands wedding invitation or a Shells of Love wedding invitation informs your guests right away that you are getting married on the beach. Perhaps you love the sun and water but not the sand. If you are getting married on a boat, choose an invitation, like the Ocean Liner wedding invitation that matches your big day.

A beach wedding provides an excellent theme for your wedding invitations and this location is a fun place to host a wedding. That said, it is not very specific, since there are hundreds of beaches around the world. You can find wedding invitations instead that showcase the country or city you are visiting for your wedding. For example, a Bamboo Breeze wedding invitation is reminiscent of Asia. By alluding to your location with the design, you are also setting the stage of your destination-wedding announcement.

You can also choose to theme your destination wedding invitations around the weather you should be experiencing at your wedding. Not all wedding destinations are warm and sunny! You might love the idea of a Winter Wonderland wedding invitation for a wedding that is taking place in a beautiful icy location like Aspen. On the other hand, if your wedding is in a warm location, you can choose an invitation with a sunny design. It is up to you and your preferences!

Of course, you can get even more specific if you want and show off the exact city of your wedding with the design of your wedding invitation. Las Vegas is the most well known destination wedding location and if you are getting married in this city, you can choose a fun Vegas-themed destination wedding invitation design.

It is also popular to not be too overt with your destination wedding invitation design. Although some people like to be clear that they are getting married in the mountains or by the shore, you can also choose to pick a more traditional style of wedding invitation. Staying true to the mood of your wedding is important, but your wedding invitation does not have to be covered with seashells to give off a vibe that is casual, flowing, and fresh. You can search for a traditional-style wedding invitation instead.

Sometimes, colors work best. Are you getting married outside in a beautiful garden? Choosing bright greens and whites can make for a nice design. Are you having a wedding in the fall forests in a mountain setting? The burnt orange, brown, and gold colors of fall are perfect for your destination invitation.

Keep in mind that you may want to send two invitations in case you decide to have a small ceremony for those who could not travel at the time of the wedding. This can allow you to celebrate with friends and family members who could not afford the trip, had scheduling conflicts, or were not healthy enough to travel. So, when ordering your destination wedding invitations, keep in mind that you may be sending two invitations in the same envelope. You can also choose to send the invitations separately, but they should relate to one another to avoid too much confusion.

Not every couple is lucky enough to have a destination wedding. While most would agree that a beautiful paradise destination would be a nice backdrop for one of the most important days of their lives, at the same time, it is also important that all of their loved ones be present at the ceremony, which is not always possible with a destination wedding. If you do choose to have your ceremony away from home, however, consider the hot new trend of destination wedding invitations. They can help to announce you wedding plans to your guests in a fun, beautiful way.

A destination wedding can take place anywhere and your wedding invitations should reflect this location. Colors are an important aspect of the destination wedding invitation. You should choose colors that reflect the area such as light blue for a beach wedding. Another option is to include a picture of the location, as this can help prepare your guests for what they should expect upon arriving at the destination. Whichever invitations you eventually decide on for your wedding, be sure to allow your guests enough time to plan the trip.

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When you are looking at your wedding invitations and trying to decide exactly how you want them to be designed, there are going to be a few things that you should think about, so you can make the best decision for yourself regarding the styles and wording that you choose. It is extremely important to be fully satisfied with your wedding invitations. You will be able to keep the invitations for the rest of your life and remember how special your wedding day was to you and your family.

Styles

The first thing you may want to think about when you are looking at the invitations you might be using is the style. You should keep in mind that the invitation is going to be the first thing that people see or hear about your wedding. You want to make sure that it is the absolute best that it can be. There are plenty of different styles for you to choose from, and you want to make sure that the style you pick says as much about you as it says about your wedding.

The most important thing to remember is that often time’s people depend on the styles of the wedding invitations to create the mood for their wedding and for the festivities that revolve around their wedding. Therefore, it is important for you to remember that you must decide on a style for your invitation that has everything to do with the type of wedding that you want. A very formal wedding, a wedding that is held at night, or a destination wedding, should all have an invitation style that is exclusive to that particular event. You want to be sure that if you don’t have a fancy and formal wedding, your invitation style reflects this. It is very important for you to be able to look at your wedding invitation and see that the style reflects what you are looking to do with the wedding itself.

Weddings today are sometimes con-current with the seasons. These are seasonal reflections of style that work together based on the season in which the wedding takes place. These are also interesting styles for you to choose, because they allow you to personalize it just the same. If your wedding is in December or January, you may want to think about going with a snow or ice theme. If you are getting married in May, you might want to think about the sun shining through and the flowers blossoming.

Wording

Another thing to keep in mind is the wording on the invitations. You want to be sure that the words you use are in tune with your wedding style. There are several things you can do with the words you choose to create a great style for your wedding invitation.

First of all, you might want to think about using words that are more proper and formal if that is the type of wedding you are having. Then obviously use words that are less formal if you are having a more relaxed, casual wedding. Another matter to consider is who is paying for the wedding, and how they should be acknowledged. If your parents are paying for the wedding, they should be mentioned. But when you put them first, it makes it seem like the wedding is a party that they are throwing you. If you change around the wording to have yourself listed first, this makes the wedding seem less formal and allows you to have a bit more fluctuation in the way that your wedding is going to be perceived.

All in all, the style and wording of your invitations are going to be very important. By starting at the beginning, the very first thing that anyone sees about your wedding will be something that you like and admire. You will have a chance to express as much as you want about your wedding through the word choices and through the style of the invitation. All told, you should be able to have a wonderful wedding, and your invitation is only going to be the beginning of it. But, don’t underestimate the importance of having a great invitation. You should really make sure that you get the word out about your wedding in a fashion that is suitable for the event itself. Make sure your invitations say and express exactly what you want people to know about this great day.

When you think about what you would like your wedding to be, you are already thinking about the style that you would like. Once you add the wording into it, you probably already have a good idea of how your wedding invitation should be. With the right wording and style, you’ll find that your wedding invitations are priceless. And that is how you want your wedding day to be remembered.

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There are many different ideas when it comes to wedding invitations, so it is important to look at the style that fits best, before you decide which invitations to send out. Wedding invitations are an important part of the wedding planning process because it provides your guests with valuable information about the ceremony. These ten commonly used invitation styles can help you find the best choice for your wedding.

Traditional

The traditional themed wedding invitation is making a comeback because of its simplicity, which many couples like to have. The traditional wedding invitation is a rectangular shape made from one sheet. This style generally has printing on the front of the invitation in a scripted font without any other decorations or designs. Although it is very simple and plain to look at, the couples who choose it do so for its simplicity. This is also a style typically used with formal weddings.

Contemporary

The contemporary wedding invitation is something that is drastically different from the traditional style. It is a wedding invitation that can be in any shape and in any size, and the couples usually choose it because they can customize it to their own needs and wants. This style is perfect for destination weddings. The couple may also choose to incorporate a picture on the invitation. There are many excellent choices available when choosing a modern themed wedding invitation.

One Fold

Invitations that fold in half are also very common today. On the front of the invite, there is usually a quote or lyrics from a song, or even a picture. When the invite is unfolded, the information important information about the wedding can be found. These can be opened sideways, like a traditional greeting card, or it can be opened top to bottom. Either way, many couples are choosing to use them.

Two Fold

Two fold wedding invitations were not used in the past because they take up a lot of room and can be heavy and expensive to buy. However, many couples have started to use them, especially if they can print the invitations all by themselves. These are designs that have a lot more information than the traditional invitations, because the have more room. The first fold usually has information about the couple, and the middle fold usually has information about the wedding itself.

Religious

For very religious weddings, designs like crosses and religious symbols are becoming very important to use on wedding invitations. You can find many different design elements that include religious items or symbols, and if this is something that is very important to you and your spouse-to-be, it is important to use a wedding invitation that matches your needs.

Cultural

Many people are putting cultural ideas or decorations onto their wedding invitations because they want to celebrate the mixture of two different cultures in their wedding. These can include using Celtic knots as decoration, or even using traditional colors and designs of the Native Americans. Either way, using cultural designs on wedding invitations is becoming quite popular.

Theme Oriented

A big idea when it comes to wedding invitations is to incorporate the theme into the actual invitation itself. This can mean fall leaves on an invitation, or invitations in the shape of snowflakes for a winter wedding. It can also mean a beach scene on the wedding invitation to indicate that the wedding takes place on the beach.

Transparent

A newer addition to wedding invitations are invitations that have transparent sheets added to them. A wedding invite might have a photograph underneath a semi-transparent sheet of film over the top of it. This adds depth to the wedding invitation and makes it much more fancy and interesting to look at. It can be an idea for a formal or informal wedding.

Illustrated

Another idea that is hitting the market when it comes to wedding invitations is the illustrated invitations. These have either a picture of the couple on the invitation, or a drawing of them or something else on the invite. Because illustrations were not normally used for wedding invitations, the illustrations on these types of invitations can be very interesting and can make for a completely different theme when it comes to wedding invites in general.

Non-Conventional

There are several different non-conventional wedding invitations that are out there on the market today, and couples who seek to be completely different usually do these. Often, they are used for destination weddings, as they often incorporate the overall theme. They can be airline tickets that fit into a pocket, messages in a bottle, or even cloth and paper leaves with the wedding information written on them. Non-conventional wedding invitations are usually done by hand or they are purchased one at a time, so they can be quite expensive.

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With so many different styles of wedding veils to choose from, how do you know which type is right for you? One way to effectively choose a wedding veil style for your wedding day is to look through the plethora of styles that fill the pages of the bridal magazines. Also, consider looks that you love the most. Before you head to the store or start your research, here are some of the basics of wedding veil styles that you will need to know.

What Length Should Your Veil Be?

Wedding veils, just like wedding gowns, come in a variety of lengths. There are three main categories of wedding veil length that brides can choose from, though it is important to remember that a bride may have her wedding veil tailored to meet her specifications and personal style.

Cathedral Length

A cathedral length wedding veil is a floor length veil. This style veil is usually reserved for very formal weddings, usually set in a church. The cathedral veil will usually extend about 6 inches (or more) beyond the train of the wedding dress allowing for a very dramatic look. This wedding veil style works best with semi-cathedral or cathedral length wedding gowns.

Fingertip Length

Measuring in at about thirty-six inches long, the fingertip length wedding veil is a great addition to any full length wedding gown, though it will not work as well with a gown that has a train. The veil will fall right to the bride’s fingertips and is a very elegant look. The fingertip length wedding veil is a popular choice for formal and semi-formal weddings.

Elbow Length

The elbow length wedding veil is about thirty inches long and is the most popular length today. The elbow length veil works very well with wedding gowns without a train and will fall to the bride’s waist. The veil will accentuate and enhance any detailing at the waist and will also compliment a full skirt. Formal and semi-formal weddings are usually where you would find an elbow length veil.

When choosing a wedding veil length, it is important to think about the detailing and style of your wedding gown. The wedding veil should never take away any attention from the dress. A wedding veil is meant to compliment the overall style. It is also a good idea to think about your body’s proportions when choosing a style of wedding veil.

How Many Tiers Should Your Veil Be?

This question may come as a surprise to many brides, but believe it or not, some veils come in multiple tiers. A tiered wedding veil is one that has more than a single layer of fabric. The categories range from one-tiered wedding veils to four-tiered wedding veils. One- and two-tiered wedding veils are the most popular and are usually all a bride really needs.

One-Tier

A one-tier wedding veil is for the bride who believes in the mantra, “less is more.” A one-tier veil allows the bride to achieve a minimal, simple, chic, less formal look with subtle elegance. The one-tier veil will never have a blusher, which is a shoulder-length layer of veil material that is worn over the face as the bride walks down the aisle. The one-tier wedding veil is an ideal choice for the bride who prefers to wear the veil on the back of the head and showcase her up-do hairstyle.

Two-Tier

The two-tier wedding veil is a good choice for almost any dress, but is especially beautiful with formal or semi-formal wedding gowns because they do have a blusher. A two-tier wedding veil frames the face softly and allows for a full appearance. With a two-tier wedding veil, almost any hairstyle will work. This wedding veil style is ideal for the bride who wants to make a dramatic entrance or maintain a traditional wedding.

What Color Should My Wedding Veil Be?

You may have thought that wedding veils come in only white or ivory, but that is simply not true. There are four main color categories – white, diamond white, ivory, and champagne. If your wedding gown is white or ivory, then the veil chosen should be called the same color as the dress. Diamond white is more of an “off white” that works well with silk gowns and antique white gowns. Champagne veils are often suited for dark ivory wedding gowns.

Daring brides who break the mold with colorful gowns may also have a wedding veil custom-made in just about any color. One rule of thumb to remember is, if your wedding gown and veil are not exact color matches, always make sure the veil is at least a shade lighter than the dress. It is usually a good idea to choose your wedding veil at the same bridal salon where you have purchased your dress.

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Your wonderful wedding memories begin well before the day you walk down the aisle. The entire planning process, including sending out those beautiful wedding invitations to your family and friends, is a time you will never forget. Your wedding invitation is important because it is one of the first accessories of your wedding that your guests get to see. Many people agree that your wedding invitations are the signature of your wedding, setting the tone of how your special day is going to be. Because of this, it is important to be sure that your wedding invitations are unique and special. For a summer wedding, it is important to start perusing the selections early since there are hundreds of options that you can choose from regarding your wedding invite.

It is important to remember that guests should receive your wedding invitations at least five or six weeks before your big day. It is crucial to get your invitations out early so that guests can make any necessary travel arrangements in order to attend. Therefore, you will need to have your wedding invitations decided upon, written, ordered, and picked up well in advance. This might very well mean that you are huddled over a computer in January, trying to decide on wedding invitations for your August wedding. When you are creating your wedding invitations, try not to let the current season drag you down, or influence you too much. There are plenty of great styles of wedding invitations for a summer wedding, no matter when you order them.

When you start to look at designs for your summer wedding invitations, there are a few elements that can influence your decision. Many brides like to coordinate the summer seasons colors and themes into their invitation. It is important to also try to incorporate your wedding’s colors, themes, and ideas into the invitation as well. The last component that should influence your wedding invitation decision is your own personal preference. Make sure you are extremely satisfied with your final selection of wedding invitations.

As stated above, it is important to coordinate the summer season’s themes and colors into your summer wedding invitation. There are many components that most people automatically associate with summer. You might use ideas such as sunlight or sunsets, or even fresh cut grass. You also might use elements such as beaches, a summertime boardwalk, or even trips and traveling, other popular summer time activities. When having a summer wedding, try to add slight touches of summer themes to your invitation. Trees that are full of leaves, bright sunlight, and clear water are all ideas that you might want to use in this type of wedding invitation. The entire theme of summer can be beautifully tied together in your wedding through your invitations.

When planning your summer wedding, you should also try to look at the colors of the summer season to see how you can incorporate those colors into your wedding invitations. There are many colors that remind people of the warm summer months. Vibrantly bright colors such as shades of red, blue, green, and yellow are all great colors for summer. In the early spring and summer months, people refer to pastels and lighter colors. As the summer wears on the colors have a tendency to get bolder and brighter. Depending on when your wedding takes place, you might want to consider using those colors and color schemes for your wedding invitation.

You will also want to incorporate the rest of your wedding themes, colors, and ideas into your invitation. Many people prefer to include the colors that they are using in their wedding ceremony and bridal party in their invitations. If you already have a color scheme picked out, then you want your summertime wedding invitations to follow that color scheme. If there are other design elements that you plan on including in your wedding, or specific styles you want, then you should try to include those in your wedding invitations as well, in attempts to have a cohesively designed summer wedding.

Try to remember that the final, and most important, part of choosing your wedding invitations, is to think about which wedding invitations will make you and your soon-to-be-spouse the happiest. If you have several options to choose from that all look great and fit well with your summer wedding theme and ideas, you might need to sit down together and choose which ones you both like the best. After all, the most important part of your wedding, no matter what month it is in, is that you are completely happy with the results.

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