How to make your wedding announcement ?

You have decided to say “I do”? Congratulations! Now it’s time to share it with your loved ones. Invite them to join you on the happiest day of your life. Your invitation sets the tone for your wedding day. Here, Noces italiennes explains how to make an invitation that looks like you.

The criteria for an invitation

As explained previously, the invitation sets the tone of your wedding. It should give a clue of the theme of your big day. This is the time to have fun, make your invitations unique. The layout is truly up to you. Keep in mind that there’s only one rule to follow for this step. Date and place is the necessary information to your guest. This invitation is the first impressions your guest will have of your wedding so make it a good one. Now let’s get into the details of making this announcement a special one.

What kind of paper should you choose ?

The choice of paper is an important step in the realization of a wedding invitation. Indeed, it is the support on which all the information concerning the wedding will be marked. Thus, it must be made of a material resistant enough to face the hazards of the road. If you want a traditional format, laid paper is the way to go. This type of paper gives dimension along with an elegant look. You can’t go wrong. However, if you would like a personalized invitation for a customized format, glossy paper is the best suit. It is perfect if you want to make an invitation with a picture of you printed on it. On the other hand, the traditional rives paper is ideal for high-end printing and watercolor-based invitations. Nowadays, you can opt for environmentally friendly paper, which is without chlorine treatment.

What should your wedding invitation look like?

After choosing the type of paper you want, it’s time to move on to the visual side of the invitation: shape, color, typography… Everything you need to make it a reflection of your couple and your wedding! Rectangle or a square is the traditional shape of an invitation. However, it is not uncommon to find personalized edges: wavy edges, torn effect making the invitation more original. Think outside the box and go for a folded invitation or an origami.

Which font should you choose for your wedding invitation?

The font must be aesthetically all while being readable for your guests. Here are some suggestions depending on the theme of your wedding. 

For a chic and refined wedding, choose a handwritten font like “Shelley Allegro Script”!

For a wedding that goes back to childhood with candy bars for example, the “League Script” font is a safe bet!

You want a country and bohemian wedding ? The “Noelan” font is perfect for a fairy tale wedding in the woods !

You are more for a vintage wedding ? “Harrington” is ideal to immerse your guests in a vintage atmosphere as soon as you receive the invitation!

What information needs to be included on the wedding announcement?

The primary purpose of wedding invitations is to inform your guests of the celebration of your union. This way, your guests will be able to discover your wedding venue, the date and time, and to organize themselves in advance for the Big day.

Here is an example of content: 

“_____ & _____

have the pleasure to invite you to their wedding

which will take place on ____ __ ____ 202_ at __h

____(address)____

At the end of the ceremony, 

you are invited to the reception that will take place at

_______(address/name of the domain)_______

We look forward to seeing you there.”

If your wedding has specific requests such as a dress code, the organization of a brunch or a beach party the day after the wedding, you can also indicate it. The invitations are usually sent 4 to 6 months before the wedding. Usually an invitation goes along with a RSVP indicating a deadline for response, the names of the guests, the names and number of people accompanying them and the presence of children.

Finally, creating your invitation is a fun activity because it calls upon creativity. So, once you have an idea of the style of wedding you want and the list of your guests, all that’s left to do is send them off! Our team of wedding planners is at your disposal to make you benefit from its best partner printers.