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Many brides have asked me “What should I bring with me?”  I say that you should bring anything that will help give me the feel of your event. They can be colour swatches, magazine cut-outs or any invitations or invitation styles that you may have seen and liked.  If you are on a budget, bring your budget numbers. Your invitation designer should be able to give you options that can keep you within your budget, yet still walk away with a design that evokes the feeling of your event. You should also have a ballpark figure of how many invitations you will be needing (the rule-of-thumb is 2 guests to 1 invitation).

Invitations have a very wide range of pricing. The paper options, printing styles, paper styles or materials, layers, embellishments can all increase the cost. If one aspect of your invitation is essential to you, then start with that – in other words, if you only want letterpress (it’s a very specific printing style that truly cannot be replicated by other printing methods) let your designer know from the outset. It will affect the paper styles you are shown and she can help you find the look that most suits your style and/or budget.

Don’t

Don’t ask a designer to replicate someone else’s work. Ideas can be used, but out of respect for other designers, if you find something you love, use the designer that created it.

Don’t leave invitations until the last minute. You may not have enough time to get the invitation that you truly want. Custom design, assembly and embellishments all add to the time frame needed to prepare an invitation. Invitations should be mailed 6 to 8 weeks before your event. Depending on the complexity of your order, you should order your invitations 6 to 10 weeks before you want to mail them out.

Do

Do have the courtesy and respect for time spent by calling or sending a quick e-mail to let the designer know if you’ve decided to go a different route.

Do respect the time allotted. We are glad to make follow up appointments to finalize details, but it is unfair to other clients to keep them waiting.

A wedding invitation is more than just a call to arms for your friends and family.  It’s the first chance you have to give your guests an insight into your style as a couple, and the style of your event.  A lot of people sit down with me and say, “I want the look, but people just throw the invitation away”. My answer is always, “You’re right”. But… Weddings are about the event – both the purpose of the event and the celebration of it.  The invitation is no different from the flowers, table decor, lighting and food. They all contribute to the overall look, feel and style of the event.

By Tickle Tickle Invitations