Knowing your wedding style is very important. You and your beau should sit down and determine what type of ceremony and reception you'd like to have. I would also consult your religious head to ask about certain elements that must be observed during your wedding. For instance, my best friend's minister did not allow photographs to be taken during the ceremony. Another friend could not serve alcohol at her reception because they took communion during her ceremony. It's always best to find out first before you get set to party and someone bursts your balloon. It's also good to know so that you can relay that information to your guests in your program or on an insert card.
Here's a list of simple questions that impact your budget and your invitation in a big way:
1. Will your ceremony be indoors or outdoors?
2. What time of day will it begin?
3. Will your ceremony and reception be at the same place or in different locations?
Each of these questions can impact your budget greatly. They can dictate the total cost of your wedding as well as your invitation elements.
Here's how:
If you have your wedding outside, it's usually more expensive. Many venues charge extra for outdoor weddings because the set up is more extensive. You will may also need an insert to give guests any special information about the venue. This may require an additional insert or added response time.
Morning weddings are also much less and I would dare say more practical. It's like applying for college. How many students apply at the end of their junior year? Almost none in comparison to those applying in the fall of their senior year. The same holds true for couples getting married. How many are planning a morning or mid-morning nuptial? Ta-da! And where would a vendor make the most money? Right again--with those getting married in the evening. A brunch can be less expensive and a casual "Brunch to follow" could be added on your invitation. You'll have one less insert and a few more dollars. Besides, if you got married at 11:00 am, you could be on the beach somewhere by 3 pm!
If your ceremony and reception are in the same location, you would only need to purchase an invitation and a response card. The reception card is used to inform your guests of the change in location. By having it at the same location, you could possibly eliminate $20 - $100 from your invitation budget. That's a small gift, extra towards your dream cake, or transfer fair on your honeymoon.
Knowing your wedding style can also determine how formal or informal your invitation should be. Fonts can be chosen (formal scripts or casual scripts) and the type of printing can be paired to mood for your day. Laser printing has become a very popular alternative to thermography. However, I advise my clients that thermography for evening weddings is still the way to go. I also tell them that their pocketbook always decides the final outcome!
Happy Planning!
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