Wording Options for your Wedding Invitations

Of course, there are no hard-and-fast rules for the "request" wording on your wedding invitations, but here are some tips to follow if you’d like some help. 

If you’re getting married in a house of worship, you could say “the honor of your presence is requested” and use something like this:

 

If you’re getting married outdoors or in a more casual place, you could say “the pleasure of your company is requested” and it could look something like this:

Some couples ditch the formal wording altogether and opt for a more non-traditional request line. Maybe something like this:

You could also include a nice quote on your invitations. “I love you not only because of who you are, but because of who I am when I am with you.”

Or one like this:

Sometimes your personalities are just too much fun to be constrained by these suggestions, So, skip the rules and make up anything you want!

“Because you are near and dear to us, please join us with joy in your hearts (and your dancing shoes on) to celebrate our marriage. [wedding info] Dinner, dancing and happily ever after to follow.”

If you need more ideas, more help or more inspiration, contact Renee and she'd love to share ideas. Good luck. If you're ready to get started with Copper Ink Wedding Designs, fill out this easy "Let's get started" form.

Black and White Foil Wedding Invitations

Black and white foil on black matte paper makes these invitations so modern! And even better, Russell & Katie's wedding colors are neutral colors (beige, latte, cappucino, cream, etc.) and black. The only thing I love more than these wedding invitations (black and white foil-printed invitations in a #10 black matte envelope, with a crystal brad connecting the perforated RSVP cards to the invitation card. Cool, right?) is the couple I designed them for. 

Love you, Russell & Katie! (my little brother and his fiance.) I couldn't be more excited to be a part of your wedding. xoxo

Click this link to see Russell & Katie's black & white wedding invitations

Country Chic Wedding Invitations

I feel very blessed. One of the things I love most about my job designing wedding invitations is getting to meet all of the happy couples. Some just touch your heart more than others. For me, it's Mackenzie & Larry.

They just make me smile. I have this deep gratitude for Larry serving our country. While he was fulfilling his military deployment, Mackenzie was the steadfast, humble, gentle soul planning their wedding. A smile. A kind word. And a gratefulness you can't forget. 

And their wedding invitations are just as beautiful. Twine, wild flowers, a burlap background, kraft-paper envelopes and some country bliss makes these invitations 'country chic'.

With my deepest wishes, I hope you have the HAPPIEST wedding day life can bring you!!

Click these photos to see more invitations for Mackenzie & Larry in the Wedding Invitation Gallery by Copper Ink Wedding Designs in Sioux Falls, SD

I owe another huge thank you. Thank you, Ashton for your hard work designing this wedding stationery set! 

How Many Wedding Programs Should You Order?

Want to see the entire wedding invitation and program gallery by Copper Ink Wedding Design? Click the image above!

Your wedding invitations were sent out on time (6-8 weeks before your wedding date) and that's checked off your list. Now the programs. How do you know how many to order? 

  • You can order the same number of programs for your wedding as you did invitations. You could order a couple extra, just to be on the safe side.
  • Better yet, order about 75% of your entire guest list. After everyone has RSVP'd for your big day, you can assume that not everyone attending your ceremony will take a program. Most likely, one per couple, and a few per family. So, take your final RSVP number and order 75% of that.
  • Be sure to keep a few as a keepsake.

 

How to Make Sure Your Crystals, Paper and Ribbon Stick So Those Suckers Do Not Come Off

Ribbons come in all different shapes and fabrics and they're tough to adhere to a paper invitation. The best method I've found? If you want to save postage, avoid tying a knot in your ribbon. That way, it will go through the postal machines flat and only cost one Forever stamp. Here's what I do: 

  • Trim your ribbon to the length you need to wrap around your entire invitation.
  • Cut one end (the end that will be glued to the top) in a "V" shape. That keeps it from fraying.
  • Use permanent sticking double-sided tape to cover the entire length of the front of the invite under the place where you want the ribbon to stick.
  • Stick the ribbon straight down on your strip of permanent tape on the front of your invitation.
  • Put tape on the two loose ends of ribbon and tape them down (with the "V-cut" end on top) on the back of your invitation. This is the hardest part because I'm a perfectionist when it comes to lining up the ends and not having any bubbles or loose areas of the ribbon. 

Click the image above to see what the front of Sarah's wedding invitations look like

 For crystals that will not pop off in the mail: 

  • I use the crystals that are heat-activated (the iron-on kind). That means the glue is already on the back of the crystals and you use a hand-held iron tool to permanently heat the crystal onto the paper. It heats through the crystal to melt the glue on the opposite side. 
  • I also use these kinds of crystals because they are clearer and sparklier (that's a word now) than others that you might buy on a strip with the sticky side on a plastic sheet. 
  • Put the crystal down where you want it, and press the hand-held iron on it for 10-12 seconds. It'll stick like no other. 

Click on this image to see the rest of Megan & Marc's invitation photos on Copper Ink Wedding Design

And if you're gluing anything else to your invitations--like feathers, twine, the knot of a ribbon--I use a special gel glue with a really small tip. You don't want glue squishing out the sides of whatever you glued, so smaller and stronger is better.

If you're gluing a backing paper to another piece of paper, I use two fail-proof methods:

  • If you're sending your invitations during the winter months, you don't want your glued paper to pop off in the mail because the temperature got so cold that your glue didn't hold. 
  • I use permanent glue rollers that act like a strip of permanent adhesive (it looks like a white-out roller) along each of the four edges of the paper.
  • In addition to using strips of adhesive glue, I use spray mount. It's a messy, messy method (I had to Goo-Gone my entire kitchen. And my feet. And the dog.) but it adds that extra layer of not-coming-off-ness. 

Click the photo above to see the rest of Angella's pocket invitation

Have no fear, though. We at Copper Ink Wedding Designs can assemble your invitations for you at a price per invitation. And you'll have the peace of mind knowing that your wedding invitations, programs, save-the-dates, or thank you notes will come out looking perfect...and so will anything you decide to add to it.

And in case you were wondering...here is Dori, the dog that helps with every Copper Ink project here in Sioux Falls, SD.  :)

For more pics of Dori, Renee and Copper Ink Wedding Designs, check out her Facebook page

 

Unique Wedding Program: Love Story Flow Chart

I love this idea! It's a Love Story Flow Chart of how Dan & Elizabeth met. Awww.

I really love that everything about their wedding had unique elements...from their custom old-world hand-drawn map, to their Love Story Flow Chart, to the groomswoman attendant in their wedding ceremony. Everything totally reflected their lovable personalities.

Enjoy! 

I hope your wedding day was wonderful, beautiful and as memorable as both of you, Dan & Elizabeth.

Click these photos to see their entire photo gallery of wedding invitations and programs

One of My Favorite Quotes

"I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go. Things go wrong so that you'll appreciate them when they are right. You believe lies so you'll eventually learn to trust yourself, and some times good things fall apart so better things can fall together."

My good friend Sarah Lavin at zing reminded me of this quote when she posted it on Facebook. Thanks, Sarah.

The Color Red

The color red can be associated with passion, desire, sensitivity and love. I hope your marriage is as beautiful as your wedding invitations. Congratulations, Gina and David!

Click the image above to see more photos of Gina & David's wedding invitations from Copper Ink Wedding Design in Sioux Falls, SD

Turquoise, Ribbon and Love

With colors like mocha, champagne and turquoise, Sarah and Eric knew they could create a pop of color by using a ribbon and a crystal on her invitations. Any kind of element that gives your wedding invitation some dimension is worth it!

Click the photo of Sarah & Eric's wedding invitations to see more from Copper Ink Wedding Design

 

Tying the Knot: Adding Ribbons to your Wedding Invitations

Every bride likes a little something different. Lynnette and Will liked this dark red backing paper with a bold black ribbbon to embellish their invitations. With two insert cards and a shimmery ivory Euro-flap envelope, this wedding stationery set was more than beautiful. (Just remember, it will cost extra postage to mail anything with a knot or a bow.)

Click on these photos to see more images of Lynnette & Will's wedding invites

Peacock Feathers in Your Wedding Invitations

Using real feathers, twigs, ribbon, twine and other embellishments can really add a surprise element to your invitations. After all, your invitation is the first impression you'll make with guests for your big day. Even the programs had photos of Chad & Teresa on the back for a personal touch.

Congrats, Chad and Teresa! (They also sent these in purple shimmery envelopes. And Teresa wore a peacock feather in her hair piece that day. I love it when everything comes together.)

Check out all the photos of the peacock feather wedding stationery set by clicking on these photos

Wedding Invitations that Shimmer

These invitations were printed on shimmering white paper and mailed in shimmering dark blue envelopes. And since they printed their wedding invitations 2-sided, there was only one insert card---the RSVP card.

Amy & Jordan even included a detail from their wedding...white calla lillies. Shining invitations and a glowing couple. Is there a better combination for a wedding?

Click on Amy & Jordan's invitation photo to see more in their photo gallery

Amy & Jordan's wedding set included an invitation, RSVP card, program and menu card that was tucked into each folded napkin at the reception. Nice!​

Amy & Jordan's wedding set included an invitation, RSVP card, program and menu card that was tucked into each folded napkin at the reception. Nice!​

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Light Yellow and Grey, Silver and Crystals

I love this color combination. Kimber & Mike chose to add crystals to their invitation! I used a heat tool instead of regular glue to make sure the crystals didn't pop off in the mail. Another popular trend right now is sending "Dance-Only" invitations. Kimber & Mike chose to send a simple postcard inviting some of their guests to the dance only, which ultimately saves them money while still making guests feel honored by getting more than a Facebook invite to their dance!  :)

Enjoy. Did you notice the subtle swirl design pattern in the background also? Want to see more ideas for a yellow-and-gray-themed wedding? Visit my Pinterest Board.

Part Country, Part Pink, and Completely in Love

Amber and Jon! Best wishes for your country bliss wedding, and more importantly, best wishes for your marriage. With Kraft paper envelopes and a one-piece folded invitation, this set is unique. You could easily add twine to this invitations, and because they put the RSVP information, map/direction information and gift registry on the back of their invite, they saved money on insert cards.

Click the photo to see more images of wedding invitations for Amber & Jon

I am in LOVE with this kid

Okay...this has nothing to do with weddings or design at all. But I am in love with Caine, his story and his creativity. Caine is a 9 year old boy who built an elaborate cardboard arcade inside his dad's used auto part store—and he's about to have the best day of his life. I may or may not have teared up a little.

Caine's Arcade from Nirvan Mullick on Vimeo.

2012 Wedding Invitation Trends

 

Vintage Charm: Patterned place settings, illustrated invites, and retro decor with pops of color help to set a playful yet sophisticated mood. Whether you're strolling down the aisle in your grandma's 1950s lace gown or pulling up to the reception in a baby blue roadster, this versatile trend can easily be incorporated into the special day.

 

Rustic Enchantment: As more couples swap traditional chapels and reception halls for barns and cottages, rustic style imagery is popping up everywhere from roadside signage to menu cards.

 

Sheer Romance: Pastel palettes, water-color illustrations, soft modern florals and lace textures give that "lavender scented sundrenched room on the morning after you fell in love" type of feel.

 

Bold and Modern: Your modern wedding invitations can be graphic, boisterous, bright and contemporary. Let the clean lines and bold colors set you apart.

 

Personal Touch: This trend has been most popular with brides and grooms who are young at heart and not afraid of the causual and uncoventional. Hand drawn fonts and figures can add your personal touch.

 

Article by: iStockPhoto.com

Bringing Other Elements of Your Wedding Into Your Invitations

Deep orange Calla Lillies-- those are the flowers in Courtney & Zach's wedding. They also decided to use them in their invitations. They wanted their wedding invitations 2-sided (putting hotel information and gift registry on the back) and including a separate RSVP card. 

Congrats, Courtney & Zach! It was fun working with you.

Click on these images to see more invitation designs in the Wedding Gallery