Invitations and Beyond

The invitations are a vital part of your bar mitzvah celebration. They set the tone for your ceremony, telling the guests exactly what to expect when they come. They also give them vital information about the where and when of the reception. Selecting the right invitations is vital as you plan your party, and these tips will help you do so.

Invitations Set the Tone

Do not choose your invitations until you have chosen the theme or tone of your event. The invitations will help to set that in your guests’ minds. Is the tone formal or casual, fun or preppy? The answers to questions such as these will help you make an informed decision about the best invitations. You may also be able to include something that will tie into your party theme on the invitation. If you know there will be a color theme woven throughout the party, be sure to include this on the invite.

That said, most etiquette professionals warn against making the theme the focal point of the invitation. Remember, the ultimate goal of your invitation is to inform and invite people to an important religious ceremony, and something is lost if they are reading about this on an invitation shaped like a baseball. Also, remember that your son could change his mind, and you will be stuck with themed invitations that no longer match the party theme. If you do decide to include an image from your theme, keep it subtle. 

One Party or Two?

Some parents opt to have one party for family members and adults and another party for just the kids. You will need to decide this before ordering your invitations. If you are having a couple of parties, you can order invitations that have small note cards inserted inside. This allows you to inform your guests of the appropriate reception to attend when the religious ceremony is complete, while saving money by not buying two completely separate invitations.

Wording the Invitation

When you are deciding on the wording for your bar mitzvah invitations, keep it simple. This is not the time to wax eloquent. Look at samples online of other invitations, but avoid getting too wordy. You may be paying for this print. Also, etiquette rules recommend simple wording on invitations such as these. State the event, times, places, and leave it at that.  

Reply Cards

Consider adding reply cards to your invitations. These are small cards that invite the guest to RSVP and include a stamped envelope so they will be almost certain to return it. This makes it easy for you to prepare your guest list, because you will be getting responses from most of the people you invite. Of course, some will forget to return these, but most will, thus helping you with your planning.

A Bat Mitzvah is a special occasion in any young lady’s life and should reflect her personal style while still adhering to tradition. A great way to insert a bit of your daughter’s taste into the Bat Mitzvah is with the invitations. Here are some great tips for inviting people to your daughter’s big day while allowing her personality to shine through.

Make Them Yourselves
Many people think that homemade invitations have to be tacky. This simply just isn’t true. Your local craft store has blank cards that are perfect for decorating and sending out for a Bat Mitzvah. Why not try some blank wedding invitations? They’re often the perfect size and have enough room to give them a personal touch. While you’re at the craft store, pick up some stamps, markers, embossing ink or other embellishments for the invites. Don’t forget the envelopes!

Print Them Online
There are tons of sites that allow you to print invitations online. All you have to do is search for them. There are also sites that will let you design invitations and will print and mail them for you. You can get as creative as you like on many of these sites. Some will allow you to upload a photo or two for the invitations. Adding photos to the invitations will make them uniquely hers.

Have Them Printed
Go to a party store and browse the wedding invitation books. There are invitations that are basic enough to be used for more than just weddings. Your daughter can help you decide on the wording and then pick out the font and its color, making them more suited to her personal taste and style.

Many parents question when they should send out the invitations. Having your intended guests receive the invitation between three and four weeks in advance will give them enough time to mark the date on their calendars. Sooner and they may forget; later and they may already have plans. If you plan on having invitations received four weeks ahead of the Bat Mitzvah, you should send them accordingly. The post office typically takes anywhere from three to five days to deliver a card or letter. Check out this Bar Mitzvah preparation timeline and planning tips for more tips on when things should be completed.

Disney World is known for being a majestic place. It is a place full of happiness, youth and dreams. Not only do children love Disney, adults love it too. Because it is such a loved place, many people like to throw Disney themed parties to help capture that amazing Disney experience all over again.

When it comes to a Disney themed kids party, there are many types of decorations and supplies that one can use for the party. Since Mickey Mouse is one of the most beloved characters in Disney, using Mickey Mouse invitations for the Disney themed party would be a great idea. There are also Mickey Mouse ears hats that would be great as favors for all of the guests attending the party. There are so many choices of Mickey and Minnie Mouse balloons and all of the other characters too. Some of the many other characters include Goofy and Daffy Duck. The party does not have to be limited to just Mickey Mouse though! Disney includes all of the princesses and characters from movies such as Finding Nemo and Cars.

If a child wants a Disney princess themed birthday party, make it a costume party for full effect. All the guest can dress up like different princesses from different Disney stories and movies. Magical wands can be given out as favors to the guests for coming to the party. To top the party off, have a cake shaped like a castle made for the little princess.

Some people love Disney so much, they plan to use the Disney theme for their wedding. The first step to having an amazing Disney themed wedding would be to send out Disney wedding invitations to all of the guests. Invitations are essential because they give guests a taste of what to expect when they arrive to the wedding.

There are several ways to achieve the perfect Disney themed wedding invitation. Using calligraphy on the invitation is important. The font style of the writing on the invitation should look much like that of the font used in Disney. The invitations should include some glitter and possibly a picture of a Disney castle. The bride can wear a wedding dress that makes her feel like a true princess. Her bridesmaids can wear Disney themed dresses in a color worn by one of the many Disney princesses. The bride will arrive to her wedding looking and feeling like a princess, in true Disney style!

A destination wedding is an exciting experience for everyone involved. Not only are two people being joined in marriage, but everyone in attendance gets a mini-vacation. There are a lot of details that go into planning and coordinating a destination wedding, since it is usually far from home. The invitations are one of your primary ways of communicating information to all of your guests.

The design of your invitations is a great way to communicate how formal your event is going to be. A formal and stylized invitation with elegant script tells your guests to come wearing their best, while a more casual and colorful invitation invites them to dress down a little. This is a subtle way of communicating the information without having to spell it out directly. If the formality of the day is important to you, however, you may want to spell it out directly.

You will also need to include all the basic wedding information that typically comes with an invitation: the names of the bride and groom, what time the ceremony will occur, when and what kind of reception will follow. This information is expected in an invitation, and your guests will appreciate if you are thorough so they don’t have to ask questions later.

Depending on how far away your destination wedding is, you may want to book plane tickets or hotel rooms as a group in order to get a discount rate. Try talking with hotels in the area to learn about their wedding packages. If you do decide to book a block of rooms for wedding guests, be sure to include that information in the invitation. Let them know what hotel, what number they can call to book a room, and if possible, include the price. If you are booking a block of airline tickets, include this information as well.

If you are concerned that your invitation is getting bulky, you can always send some secondary information to guests who confirm that they will be attending. This could include further information about hotels and transportation, a map of the area, and even a list of interesting things to do over the weekend of the wedding. This will keep them entertained while they aren’t at your wedding and ensure that everyone is in a good mood for the big day.

Remember to have fun and be thorough when it comes to your destination wedding invitations. This is where most of your guests will get their information and will make coordinating later plans much simpler.

The right invitations definitely set the tone for your wedding. Often, they are the first glimpse your guests will have of your wedding colors, style and theme. Your invitations will let them know what to expect—whether you plan to waltz the night away at a black tie soiree or chat with friends at a backyard barbecue. With so many invitation styles available, it can be hard to pick just one. Since the invitations you choose will ultimately represent you and your husband-to-be, brides should consider the following tips before making their final selection.

Order Invitations Early
Wedding invitations should be ordered at least six months before your wedding. This gives you time to make any changes before it’s time to put them in the mail. You might be enamored with the sample invitation you first selected, but you might find variations in the hue or texture of the actual invitations you receive. You might also notice a typo that needs to be corrected before you send them out. These might sound like horror stories, but they happen to unsuspecting brides every year. Making your decision early can save you unnecessary heartache and stress. Before you place your order, consider the printing and delivery time for your invitations, and plan to send them to your guests approximately three months before your wedding.

Match Your Invitations with Your Style or Theme
While your invitations don’t have to be an exact replica of the wedding you envision, they should still complement the mood of your wedding. Consider featuring one of your wedding colors or an ornate monogram on your invitations for a personalized touch. Brides should also consider the texture of their invitations. Letterpress and linen evoke elegance and classic charm, while cardstock is more casual and relaxed. If you’re unsure, trust your feelings and go with what you like. There are plenty of gorgeous custom wedding invitations online that you can choose from to represent your wedding in a unique way.

Order Extra Invitations
Many brides make the mistake of only ordering enough invitations for the guests they plan to invite. However, some of your guests might receive your invitation and immediately tell you that they won’t be able to attend. You’ll want to make sure you have enough invitations to account for your B-list, as well as any mistakes you and your fiancé might make as you stamp and seal them. A good rule of thumb is to order at least 15 extra invitations when you place your initial order so they can all be printed at the same time. If you run out of invitations and place a second order later, you run the risk of variations in dye and texture since these invitations will be printed in a different batch.

Planning a wedding is an exciting time in a bride’s life, and picking out the perfect invitations should never be stressful. Choose a style that you love, order extra invitations early, and you will be sure to set the tone for the wedding you have always wanted.

Wedding invitations are a look into the style of your wedding for your potential guests. For this reason, they are one of the first and most important aspects for you to consider. The biggest decision to be made regarding your invitations is if you will be designing your own or purchasing pre-designed ones from a retailer. Some people will want to coordinate their invitations with their napkins and programs, so this will play into the decision.

Many times if you are looking for coordinating napkins or programs, you will be more successful if you go with a company that prints invitations, as they are more likely to have everything in stock and can match them for you. There are also many companies that pre-print invitations and will allow you to change the wording and font if you would like. The pictures on the front are the main thing that these companies print. One advantage of doing pre-printed invites is that they are generally cheaper than having custom invitations designed.

If cost is not a factor for you, you can design your own invitations. Many people who do this are very happy with the results. Having customized wedding invitations will show your creative side and will set the mood for it prior to all of your guests even arriving. A popular idea for potential art on the invitations is having a photo of the two of you somewhere on the invitation. Some people will put their picture in the background and then have the text in front of the photo.

Some companies will give you free wedding invitations if you rent your tuxedos from a partner company. This is a great way to get quality invitations and stay on track with your wedding budget. If you choose to go this way, you can have some control of your invitations, but keep in mind that you will only be able to customize certain aspects of these invitations.

While both pre-designed and customized wedding invitations are beautiful, make sure that you research all options and are completely comfortable with the decision that you make. Remember the wedding invitation is the first thing many people will see in regards to your wedding, and it will set the tone for your special day.

Valentine’s Day is one of the biggest days of the year to get married. Having a Valentine’s Day wedding lends a nice theme to your wedding, one of love and happiness - everything a marriage should be. When it comes to invitations, there are wide varieties of contemporary Valentine invitations that are perfect for any wedding. Designs that could even be carried into weddings at other times of the year as well. It does not have to be Valentine’s Day to show the love, it just makes the day sweeter. Here are some of the most popular designs for contemporary wedding invitations.

Hearts
Whether you choose white invites with embossed hearts, or red foil hearts, or any other variation of hearts for that matter, these contemporary invites are suitable for any Valentine’s Day wedding. One of the most popular contemporary heart wedding invitations include cut outs on the front of the heart so that when you look at the outside of the invitation you can see the inside color of the invitation. Often times, the outside of these invites are black with silver writing and the inside is red with black writing. These look very contemporary and classy. This type of invitation is also great for a sweetheart or Phantom of the Opera wedding theme.

Cupid
This iconic cherub is the most popular when Valentine’s Day comes to mind. Someone had to pull the heartstrings of these two to get them together? Why could it not have been Cupid? This nude, winged angel seen with his bow and arrow are most commonly depicted with an embossed cupid on a wedding invitation. This is partly because angels are supposed to have alabaster skin, and to stamp a white invitation with this design seems fitting in keeping the little angel. Invitations with cupid on them are most always white.



Roses
Roses are a beautiful flower that symbolizes love and friendship. One of the most popular ways to incorporate these into a Valentine’s Day wedding invitation is to have a plain colored card with a foil rose. Some people will leave the whole invitation blank, except for the wording, and include dried or silk rose petals in the invitation itself. This is a way to be unique with your traditional idea. Rose invitations are most commonly red, as it is the color of true love. Sometimes a bride will choose to make the roses the color she has chosen for the wedding, however, with roses, each color has its own meaning.

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, so you want everything to be just right. That includes choosing the perfect wedding invitations for your big day. Many brides have recently chosen to switch to a more contemporary style of wedding invitation. These invitations are customizable just like any others, so you can choose the colors and designs that you like the most. Below you will find some helpful information about contemporary wedding invitations, as well as tips for colors, styles and designs.

Contemporary wedding invitations come in all styles, designs and color schemes. Many of them include minimalist designs, which adds and elegance to the card itself. Others include images imprinted on the cover or borders. These can include flowers, leaves or other designs. Some brides choose to include metallic foil as well. These foils come in all colors and styles, which adds an extra special touch to the card. There are some designs that incorporate multiple folds in the card to create a unique new look. The possibilities are endless; all you have to do is find a card design you like and make it your own.

One great way to add a personal touch to your wedding invitations is to incorporate your wedding colors into the card. Contemporary wedding invitations are always customizable, so you can use any colors that you want. This will make your card that much more special to you and your guests on your big day. Also, if you are planning a destination wedding, you could include colors often thought of in relation to your wedding location. For example, invitations for a tropical destination wedding might include a contrast of colors such as yellow, orange or red.

Another thing to consider when creating your wedding invitations is other stationery. Many brides choose to order all of their wedding stationery at the same time to ensure that all of the colors and designs match. You can choose from a number of designs and colors for contemporary wedding invitation envelopes, save-the-dates, thank-you cards and more. This adds an elegant touch to your entire wedding experience. Again, the choice is entirely up to you, so find something that you like, and go with it. Creating the perfect contemporary wedding invitations will be sure to be the perfect addition to your modern wedding.

When it comes to modern wedding invitations, who needs black and white when color can say it better? Today’s brides have learned that the first step to getting guests excited for an upcoming wedding ceremony is to send them an eye-catching invitation. Modern wedding invitations have gone far beyond the traditional, everyday schemes of cream, white or pastel paper with flowery prints, and there are options available for every bride’s taste.

Some of the most current trends in wedding colors have spilled over into wedding invitations, as well. Sure, the old standby colors like black and white or silver and gold are still among the favorites. However, the traditional colors long chosen by brides have now been joined by increasingly bright and bold choices. Today, brides can let their personalities shine by picking colors that truly match their personalities.

Turquoise has been a big, bold choice for the past couple of years, especially when paired with something unexpected. An invitation with brown and turquoise is a fun spin on wedding invitations. Coral, which is a pink color that stands in the spectrum between very red and light pink, is gorgeous when paired with teal, as well as with orange or another shade of blue.

A bride who chooses yellow for her modern wedding invitations might pair the color with plain white for a happier look, or even black or brown. Red is a bold choice to pair with yellow, and gray would provide a more muted look to a bright yellow invitation. Brides who think more “out of the box” have been choosing colors along the lines of fuchsia, which is a bright purple, or chartreuse, a more neon green. For the greener invitations, pick a complementary color like a darker pink, lighter purple or even a deep blue. Fuchsia would look outstanding with red, black, white or purple.

If new and unusual, modern colors are not enough, brides can also spice up invitations with special touches like ribbons, feathers, rhinestones or three-dimensional floral accents. For modern brides, the sky is the limit when it comes to wedding colors and invitations.