Friday, September 2, 2016

Unique Save The Dates Items

By Carolyn Wilson


Once the date of your wedding has been set, what is left is sending invitation to friends. You need to be tactful because friends are not idle waiting for your invitation. They have other events and invitations to honor. You therefore need unique save the dates items that will capture their imagination and keep the dates on their minds. It is also a way of personalizing the invitation such that it has more impact.

Go for uniquely shaped cards. Some people find shapes to be memorable. They also leave a lasting impression in the mind. Other than use the usual rectangle shapes, go for new shapes like diamonds, hexagons, circles, etc. Enhance the invitation by providing a hook, stand, thread to hang, etc. Provide a unique feature that makes it stand out among many other invitations.

Include a caricature on your card. Use a real picture to draw the couple in an inimitable mood. It makes your invitation different and memorable. You may add an ornament like a flower or let the couple engage in a dance. Use the theme of your wedding in the background and include words that are in line with your images. Do not stuff the drawing with a lot of unnecessary images that it appears like a joke.

There is magic in using a vintage photograph. Weddings have been associated with vintage cars and a laughing couple. Have a vintage black and white wedding photo on your card. A classic car with flowers will perfectly present your mood. This is a distinct departure from the use of clip arts and words to pass the message. The picture should be professionally assimilated into the invitation.

Consider a sticker ticket as part of your invitation. People use stickers of different colors and shapes as reminders on computers, desks, boards, etc. Include a sticker when making your cards such that it will be pasted on a calendar or any other visible area for your guests. The sticker should capture the date and venue of your celebration.

Be artistic in your invitation. Cards are easy to forget and even discard before the wedding. To make your day memorable to all, find an artistic object like a flag, bracelet, embossed cup, etc. You may also curve the invitation on a piece of wood. The artistic feel will prevent guests from discarding your invitation. The invitation will stay beyond the actual date and into your anniversaries.

What of a multilingual invitation for your diverse friends? This idea works best when your circle includes people of different nationality and languages. Different languages enable you to accommodate all friends in a single card. Furthermore, everyone wants to feel personally invited to the occasion. The message may be printed on the same page using different languages. It saves on the cost of printing different cards for each group.

Embrace technology. Digital invitations are as effective as the use of physical cards. Record an audio or video and broadcast it to friends. You will not need to search for them physically or drop the cards from door to door. The invitation can be replayed time and again. Others will convert it into a ring tone and forever remember the date.




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