DESTINATION WEDDING INVITATIONS - A PREVIEW TO YOUR WEDDING
Your invitation is the first impression you will give your guests, and a preview to your destination wedding. Let your invitation set the tone and unify your special day. When selecting invitations, remember to keep your destination wedding theme, location, and colors in mind.Consider purchasing save-the-date, wedding invitations, and thank you cards that complement each other and your wedding style. Begin creating your destination wedding guest list as soon as possible. Invite everyone you would like to have present, based on your budget.When drawing up your list, do not assume that guests will not attend because of travel.Extend the destination wedding invitation and allow guests to decide themselves.Some of your guests may plan their family vacation around your destination wedding. Consider sending save-the-date cards as early as possible.As many guests will have to arrange for time off work, it is recommended that save-the-datebe sent at least one year in advance. A destination weddingsave-the-datecan be as simple and economical as a chic calendar card, but the key is to send a save-the-datethat will grab your guests? attention and be displayed as a reminder.A fridge magnet, sticker, spiral notebook, or key chain, are all creative and memorable options for a save-the-date.A more elaborate option is a save-the-datenewsletter with your pictures and brief articles about how you met, the proposal, etc.You can also send a CD of your favorite love songs with a save-the-datelabel. Guests are sure to remember your destination wedding each time they play your music compilation.Whether your save-the-dateis simple or elaborate, the key is to choose a product that will make your date memorable and set the tone for your destination wedding. Destination wedding invitations should be more detailed than those for a local wedding. Remember that you are not only inviting your guests to your wedding ceremony and reception, but to an exciting mini-vacation.In addition to the invitation and respond cards, information regarding the accommodations should be included, as well as an itinerary of events leading up to the day of the wedding.Should your wedding be held outside your home country, guests should be informed of entry requirements.It is also important to communicate the appropriate dress code for your wedding.For example, if your wedding is informal and set on the beach, it is important that your guests know that summer dresses and flip flops suit the occasion, while gowns and high heels do not. Everything your guests should know should be printed on a separate piece of stationery and included in the same envelope as the destination weddinginvitation.
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