Brides planning their weddings have a lot on their minds, so details like save the date cards and wedding invitations often get put on the back burner. More and more we’re seeing digital invites (often referred to as e-vites or electronic invites) to bridal showers, or poorly printed, mass-produced announcements. We understand that brides typically splurge on items like the dress and photographer, but that doesn’t mean anyone should have to settle for poor-quality, printed invites. Every month at Alexander’s we print and produce thousands of invites and printed items for weddings, partnering with companies to deliver affordable and beautiful options to brides working within any budget.
We know that finding an affordable wedding invite company to work with can be difficult, but we’re confident that incorporating printed items into your wedding will make it your special day even more memorable and impressionable than you might think. Here are 3 reasons every bride should pay special attention to print when planning her wedding:
1. Wedding invites send a first (and lasting) impression
This is your special day and you want your friends and family to help you celebrate. The invite is the first impression and notification you send regarding your big day. Do you really want to send an electronic invitation that might land right in your relative’s spam folder? If you really want your guests to hang on to your wedding announcement you should consider a lovely piece of stationery that they’ll actually want to hang on their fridge or bulletin board.
2. Printed invites set the tone
The style and quality of your printed invite will help you set the tone for your event. Is your wedding going to be an elegant affair to be held at the country club, or are your bridesmaid’s dawning sundresses for your rustic, backyard wedding? Your invite will send the message to your guests about the nature of your special day. Certain fonts exude formality while others may communicate a more laid back feel. All in all, the design and final look of your invite will determine how your guests envision your big day.
3. You can’t escape print
Even brides who incorporate digital or electronic invitations and website typically end up ordering some sort of printed element for the wedding. Consider all the small things like save the date cards, programs, menus, place cards and thank you cards. Brides may find that working with a printer or a company who can help them streamline all those printing needs, will save them money in the end. When you find a company or printer that you like, talk to them about reducing costs by printing all the small items through them.
You don’t want your wedding invites to be all about convenience, do you? Your invites other printed elements should serve as printed and permanent evidence of the best day of your life. An invite is something you’ll cherish forever, so make sure your don’t ignore the print details that will make your wedding day extra special.
If you’re planning a wedding we’d be happy to talk with you about your print needs. Feel free to contact us with any questions whatsoever.
