Many engaged couples do it.
They order their wedding invitations from large printhouses that mass-produce invitation orders 24/7.
There’s nothing wrong with this practice, if you are aware that these invitations will likely be simple creations printed on cardstock, and they might not have the couture quality for which the bride and groom were hoping. They likely won’t be handmade luxury wedding invitations that set the standard for the upcoming wedding.
There’s an easy way around this, though, and you are the one who can make it happen, guiding the bride and groom – and often, their mothers – in the design of insanely creative handmade luxury wedding invitations.
Taking engaged couples through the process of ordering their invitations involves setting the right tone and style, and this can be done through the language, font and print styles available to choose from. Wedding planning is often the first time couples consider the phrasing that goes into invitations, how font style can indicate how formal or informal the wedding will be and whether their message should be printed or embossed.
There’s so much more that goes into a wedding invitation, and that’s where you come in. To create handmade luxury wedding invitations, you’ll want to suggest adornments for each invitation that goes to guests, much the way a stylish can help with accessories.
It’s the adornments on their handmade luxury wedding invitations that take the announcements from simple to sublime. While some couples may have an idea of what they might want on their invitations, many couples are unable to articulate what it is they would like.
Once you get to know the couple, suggest options to dress up their invitations and get them delivered in the proper envelopes and boxes.
Options begin with adding textiles to the invitations, such as lace and ribbon, but they don’t stop there. Today’s wedding invitations present a variety of insane options that can include wood, etched glass and metal stamping. Engaged couples are asking their designers to incorporate feathers, beads, shells, starfish and more.
While you may think you’ve seen it all, there are invitations based on popular memes like Grumpy Cat, movie themes from the 1940s, advertising from the 50s and 60s, and of course, the ever-popular zombies. With a little ingenuity, there’s no topic that cannot be incorporated into the wedding invitation.
Keep in mind that not all couples will want to devote the time it takes to craft their own spectacular invitations.
The other option is to suggest ordering invitations from a print supplier who specializes in premier stationery and invitations. Often these designer print houses are willing to take the time to embellish premiere invitations that speak to the style and taste of the engaged couple.
That’s where you come in, helping to create those wonderfully insane handmade luxury wedding invitations that announce the upcoming wedding.