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In this article we are going to embark upon two very important issues; how to create an invitation to reflect the style of your wedding and how to budget for your upcoming wedding. Once you have determined the date of your wedding festivities, it is now time to let all of your friends and family members know about the BIG DAY! ====== Below are just a few things you should keep in mind when ordering the invitations: Number of Guests: It all depends on the kind of wedding you are having. If your parents are involved, they might want to invite most of their friends and then your friends. The list can add up quickly. Please sit with all the parties concerned and make a final list before you order your Wedding Cards. Guest List: This can be a sensitive issue. Try different options like, splitting the Guest list in thirds. The Couple can invite one-third of the total number of guests decided by the families. Thus, both sets of parent will get the remaining two-thirds. In the end, try to avoid hurting anyone’s feelings. Who to Invite: To keep costs low, invitations to friends with children, make no mention of the children on the invitation. Have family members or close friends mention that because of space limitations you are unable to accommodate children. An alternative to inviting guest with children would be to hire a few babysitters for the night, and supply pizza, and a movie for the children. Most hotels can provide this type of accommodation in an adjacent room. It is not necessary to invite dates for single guests. Ordering Invitations: Choose a Printer who offers a wide variety of styles. Find a place where you can physically touch the invitation or the Printer is willing to mail you samples. The internet is a great resource; please use it to find a Printer who is willing to work with your special needs. Addressing and Mailing invitations: Your invitations should always be neatly hand written. If you do not have enough time, recruit your friends to help. Thank-You Notes: It is a good idea to order your thank you cards while you are ordering the invitations. Send your thank you notes as soon as the gifts are received and do not forget to mention the gift you received. If you have received cash, do not mention the amount, rather what you intend to purchase. At-Home Cards: An elegant way to provide friends and family with your new mailing address and other contact information. These cards can be particularly useful if you and your fiancé have opted for a less traditional married name and would like to minimize confusion during the initial transition. In any event, the wording on your At-Home card should be simple and concise. Order them at the same time that you are ordering your invitation. Money Saving Tips
Financial Record Keeping
Finally, make sure you have saved, and made copies of any and all contracts, receipts, and documentation to show that you have indeed purchased items and/or services. This will help prevent any disputes later on down the road should there be any inconsistencies. |
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