What will your guests be eating?

Wording wedding stationery is always pretty challenging, and RSVP cards are especially tricky! Sometimes you need to gather more than a little information from your guests—like their meal preferences–and this is where symbols really come in handy.

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Meal selections can be gracefully displayed on RSVP cards, even if they are spelled out. What I love though, are little symbols of beef, chicken, fish and vegetables! Conserving space and ink, these symbols will win your guests over without giving your menu away. ; )

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The RSVP card is the one of the toughest pieces for brides and grooms-to-be when it comes to wording. I’m constantly hearing questions asking how to request information from guests. Catch up with more helpful tips in Part 3 of this Invitation Etiquette series!

Meal Selections

Possibly my favorite part about the RSVP card is the meal selections! First of all, I love sneak peaks at menus. If you have guests who are picky eaters, they’re sure to appreciate it as well.

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Please Initial Each Guest’s Meal Selection
____ Filet of Beef
____ Oven Roasted Halibut
____ Vegetarian Risotto

I also love this part of the RSVP card because it is so easily customizable. You can spell out the courses, or keep guests guessing with super cute symbols. Either way, meal selections are a big hit, and help you or your caterer plan accordingly.

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Multiple Wedding Events

Now that we know who is and is not coming to your event and what they will (or will not) eat, what if you have more than one event within your wedding ceremony? How will you count heads for each and every event? It’s pretty easy, actually!

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One of our brides included the date and times for every part of her celebration, along with a space for guests to write in how many were attending. It did not leave much room for meal selections, but she was sure to ask if any vegetarians were attending!

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2011 Invitation Trends for Indian Brides

One of the biggest wedding theme trends we’ll be seeing in 2011 are Indian-inspired wedding celebrations. In Indian culture weddings are huge, lavish affairs, so why not get a great invitation to match?

Sarah

Our Sarah design embraces India’s national bird, and another big 2011 trend – the peacock! Jazz it up with luscious foil stamping too:

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Rana

Rana is an elegant invitation design that works wonders for big and small ceremonies alike.

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Lalita

Our Lalita letterpress wedding invitation card utilizes old letterpress technology to create an eye-popping modern design. Blind impression is used instead of ink within the mandala design, letting the letterpress speak for itself.

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Check back for more 2011 Indian wedding card trends!

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Hydrangeas Breathe Life into Letterpress Invitations

Here at Invitations by Ajalon, we have searched the floral spectrum high and low and collected the sweetest spring flowers to include in our invitations. One of my favorites is the hydrangea, featured in our Laura design.

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Never risk sustainability for style! Have both.

A popular, eco-friendly trend in the letterpress wedding invitation world is RSVP postcards. Using an RSVP postcard eliminates the need for an envelope, and is super convenient for your guests when it comes to mailing it back to you!

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Combine Formal and Fun With This Classic Design

Invitations by Ajalon introduces our elegant Black Tie letterpress wedding invitation design! This is a classic wedding invitation card design, which is equally impressive printed in standard black or with colors that match your wedding ceremony.

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Your customized monogram is one of the best things about this design, and can be carried through into other invitation items. Coordinating RSVP and other information cards are available to complete this luxurious invitation set.

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Black Tie is the perfect letterpress wedding invitation card design for formal, yet fun affairs. Keep this exceptional design in mind when searching for the perfect letterpress wedding invitation.

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Letterpress Wedding Invitations Get Lonely, Too!

Finding the perfect letterpress wedding invitation card design is, in my opinion, one of the most difficult parts in the wedding planning process. It is no secret that exquisite letterpress invitation cards are appreciated by everyone, brides and guests alike, so why not spread the letterpress love beyond your invitation?

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RSVP Cards or Postcards

Letterpress printed RSVP cards are an amazing and necessary addition to your letterpress wedding invitation card. They enable you to get head-counts and meal selection replies all in one delightful card.

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Reception Cards

Don’t leave your guests guessing about where to go after you’ve said “I do.” Let them know exactly where they should be heading with letterpress printed reception cards that announce wedding  event locations.

Directions and Maps

Do you hate people who arrive late to big events, especially weddings? Me too! Directions and maps are an excellent way to get everyone to your wedding ceremony or reception venue on time, and their letterpress nature adds true charm unmatched in the digital world.

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Information Cards

Additional information cards always a little necessary. With them you can answer the questions guests are always afraid to ask. Different topics like dress code, parking situations, and whether children are invited or not, can be addressed in these nifty little letterpress cards.

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Travel and Accommodation Cards

Travel and accommodation cards are absolutely essential when having a destination wedding. When guests know they have a set route to take and place to stay, everyone is comfortable and excited for the journey ahead.

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The wedding invitation design you searched so hard for can be replicated on RSVP cards, reception cards, maps and more.  Consider a pocket folder to hold all of these items together in one place for your guests. They are sure to appreciate the extra, letterpress printed help! ; )

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Don’t Exclude Necessary Wedding Ceremony Information

Hello spring brides! Your big day is coming up fast, and your great letterpress wedding invitation should not neglect to include necessary information, even if you are working with a simple design. Avoid confusion and late arrivals with wedding invitation accessories that match your invitation design.

Your guests are sure to appreciate the beauty and organization of your combined invitation and accessories.

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RSVP Cards

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RSVP cards are a must-have to get a head-count on those attending your ceremony and reception. Your guests can also decide what kind of meal they prefer to be served on these nifty little cards, so everyone is happy when it is time to eat.

Programs

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Sometimes there are many different parts within one ceremony, and it is hard for guests to sit still wondering when the “I do’s” are going to come. Try including a wedding ceremony program with your wedding invitation. It can both excite and comfort your guests to know about the schedule of events.

Maps

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Directions are confusing and definitely a big hassle, especially if guests use different websites or maps to find their way to your wedding ceremony. If your venue is hard to get to, consider including a map for all of your guests along with your invitations.

Menus

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Let’s be real here, everyone’s eating habits are different. Providing a menu for your guests before the reception might sit especially well with those picky eaters, and get others drooling over the meal to come.

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Including some extra info along with your letterpress wedding invitation will be helpful to both you and your guests during the planning process. Don’t forget to have fun with it!

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Letterpress Brings a Modern Twist to Traditional Invitations

Wedding cards have been a part of Indian marriage tradition for centuries, but modern brides are finding all sorts of new ways to update the classic invitation. With the help of a local letterpress printer, you won’t have to travel to India to find the perfect Indian wedding card design.

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Symbols

Symbols are frequently used in Indian culture, and great letterpress options are becoming available on a daily basis. Ganesha is widely used symbol in Indian wedding cards, as he is revered as the “Remover of Obstacles,” a perfect symbol for the beginning of a smooth-sailing, life-long relationship with your significant other. Click here to read about more customizable Indian symbols used in Invitations by Ajalon’s Indian letterpress wedding invitation card designs.

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RSVP Cards

Traditionally, an Indian wedding is a large affair made up of countless guests. Today, modern brides are opting to include RSVP cards with their invitations, keeping their ceremony and reception at manageable levels.

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Indian weddings are becoming increasingly popular, especially after Katy Perry and Russell Brand’s wedding event in Rajasthan earlier this fall. If you are currently planning your Indian wedding card design, keep in mind time-honored traditions as you utilize modern techniques. The letterpress is here to help you.

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Give Your Guests (and Yourself) Time to Plan Ahead

If you despise last minute wedding invitations, you are not alone. Most wedding guests really appreciate several weeks notice before the big event. If you send your letterpress wedding invitations out to friends and family at the appropriate time, not only will they be more able to prepare for your big day, but you will be too.

Some couples cannot hold back their excitement and send out a save the date card to friends and family. Save the date cards are appropriate to send out months or, in the case of a destination wedding, even a year before the proposed event.

The wedding invitation itself is usually sent to guests about two months before the ceremony, and definitely no later than six weeks before. Giving your guests enough time to fill out and return your letterpress printed RSVP cards will help you attain a final count, thereby making other planning duties, such as meals, seating charts, etc., a smoother process.

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If you are planning a destination wedding, give your guests another four weeks (at least) to make travel and accommodation arrangements.

Plan ahead with affordable letterpress wedding invitation deals, including Ajalon’s November 2010 special of 100 letterpress invitation cards and envelopes and 100 RSVP postcards! If you haven’t already, all you Spring 2011 brides should be sending out your save the dates right about now…

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