It is now official! You just have to spread the news to the right persons so they can witness how you will join union in matrimony. How do you make it perfect?
Wedding Announcements are not as simple as others may think of. It requires a bit of your time so you can choose the best design, the right words and the most fits color to celebrate your unity. Of course, you can always hire a wedding planner who can assist you with several things that has to be prepared but when it comes to the wedding announcement; this should not be left in their hands alone. The couple has to be completely involved.
The Message
You can stick to the traditional words which begin with, Mr. and Mrs. John Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gilberts wish to announce the matrimonial union of their children, Abigail Smith and Jonathan Gilberts, or you may use a slight revision of this by stating, You have always been there for us, in all the ups and downs . Abigail Smith and Jonathan Gilberts, together with our loving parents now invite you to witness our matrimonial vows on (specify the date, time and place). It is best you agree on which words to use because it will definitely have a greater impact to your guests.
The Design
Most couples want to be safe with the design of their wedding announcement so they stick with the embossed flower designs but you can still have elegant wedding announcement without staying too conservative. Think of the places which you consider most memorable to both of you, the hobbies which you share together, the movies you enjoy watching together and other stuff that will show your true personality. This will give a personal touch to your wedding invites which you yourself will be proud of.
The Style
You can choose different styles of wedding announcements depending on your preference. You can have it single fold with your names on front and the wedding details inside. You can also have a non folded heavy card fashioned with elegant lace design. There are dozens of patterns and styles to choose from. It may take you a day looking at all of these but you shouldnt bother because fortunately this may be the first and only wedding announcement you will ever have to send out to your friends and relatives because your union is expected to last a lifetime.