Thermography/raised ink - Also known as raised ink, this another type of printing that takes a bit more effort. A powder is applied to the wet ink of a freshly printed piece of stationery that will be raised. The card is then sent through what almost looks like a pizza oven and comes out on the other side melted and raised giving it that classic look! This type of printing is more expensive, but will not take too much longer than digital printing for delivery. It will require a specialized printer to provide this service. Embossed - This is a very traditional means to print an invitation. It’s like letterpress except the design is inverted on the template so that after it is pressed into the paper the design looks raised off of the paper. This is probably one of the most expensive forms of printing, but it is stunning! |
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A program can be a great way to get personal with guests! Here are some basics that make up a program and some fun ideas that make a program more unique.
The Basics: Wedding party – Be sure to include all the names of the bridesmaids and groomsmen who stand in support of the wedding. Including a line of how they know the couple is a fun addition, but not necessary. Include parents, pastor/minister/MC, and others that are special in relation to the wedding. Wedding ceremony – The next portion of the program should include a outline of the ceremony. Be sure to mention if there is anything the guests need to do, such as sitting or standing at certain times. If there are any songs being sung, an insert of the lyrics might be helpful for guests, but again is not a requirement. A thank you – A thank you in the program is pretty common and a nice gesture to guests, but of course this does not substitute a handwritten thank you to the guests after the wedding. Unique Features: Memorial – A sweet gesture to those that have gone on before us and especially sweet to those who would have been in the wedding. Symbols and meaning – For mixed religious or cultural weddings it can be a treat to include symbolic meanings and ceremony descriptions for guests who might have never observed such events. Relevant information – If there will be a cocktail hour a list of fun events or places to go could be included on the program. If there are other instructions the guest should know about put that on the program too. Games – Make a game out of guests getting certain photos at the wedding. Challenge guests to capture certain scene or people with their cameras and post them on social media for later viewing. Again, programs are completely optional and the information included on them can be very flexible.
Some weddings are adult only and some weddings welcome children. Either is perfectly fine and if children are welcome it’s a great idea to keep them in mind when wedding planning. A fun idea that can be implemented to keep kiddos happy and the ceremony quiet are goodie bags just for them. These could include a small snack, stickers, crayons and a coloring page. This is fun for them and will help them feel more involved with the wedding too. Parents will be giddy that you thought of their kids. Recently I created a coloring page for a couple I am working with. They are having a woodland/natural themed wedding and I thought it would be fun to include that in the coloring page for the kids. Today I thought I would just share some recent work I've done. I focused on square bridal party invitations with stripes and a central theme. Strawberry Delight: Bridal Brunch Invitation Diamond Day: Bridal Shower Invitation
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