Invitation cards are the first peek of your ceremony. It is therefore the first impression guests get of your ceremony. So decide on what kind of an impression you want to create. If you are planning on an elegant event then opt for an elegant and sophisticated card design, on the other hand if you are planning for a bubblier and fun event go for an invitation design with vibrant colours and a fun theme. We have listed below some deciding factors to keep in mind when deciding on the Perfect invitation card for every event.
Colour and theme of the invitation
When you’re choosing a card be it an engagement party invitations or a birthday party invitations, decide before hand on a colour scheme for your entire party and make sure your card syncs with the theme colours. It is always better to have a colour theme and not a design theme especially for weddings and official parties as finding invitations with the particular design can be time consuming and in some cases even impossible. However, for kid’s parties it is more common to use popular cartoon characters and can easily be found. Click here for more info on engagement party invitations.
Use of Fonts
Fonts are very important in creating the perfect invitations. Whatever the design, theme or colour you decide on make sure the Fonts are legible. After all the main purpose of the invitation card is the context on the card. Avoid using overly styled fonts and light coloured fonts on a light background or dark coloured fonts on a dark background. Choose your font styles and colour carefully to ensure integrity with your theme all the while making it legible and not losing its flair.
Price
Invitation card prices vary from $1 to up to $100+. It all depends on the style and choice of your invitation cards. Country wedding invitations are likely to cost less than a very modern and sophisticated wedding invitation. You can obtain discounts by ordering from a wholesale stationer who produces invitations in bulk or you can obtain bulk discounts from small stationers for large orders. Make sure to get quotes from different stationers or printers before deciding on one. You can also order online which is most of the time less costly. When deciding on a stationer don’t solely depend your decision on price make sure to check previous invitations done by them to assess their quality
Envelopes
The perfect invitation card also has a good quality envelope. Imagine spending hundreds of dollars on cards but having a sloppily written envelope to post them? It would be great if you could get your stationer to print out the addresses for your envelopes as well. Most stationers do this free of charge or cost a minimal amount. So be sure to inquire beforehand whether they print the envelopes too. Use these tips to ensure you have the best invitation card printed for your event whatever it may be.