Winter Wedding Invitations

While the winter season is not usually associated with weddings, many still opt for a winter wedding theme. Usually, this kind of wedding is very formal and requires all guests to wear very formal clothes. The latter can be very comfortable considering the coldness of the season. This formal nature of the occasion should be reflected from the winter wedding invitations to the design of the reception venue.

In choosing winter wedding invitations, some factors should be considered such as the wedding motif or color, theme, wedding style and other personal preferences. Couples can choose from a wide range of colors for their wedding motif. However, for winter weddings, the most popular color choice is a white wedding color. To reduce expenses, couples can make their own winter wedding invitations. They can do this by buying seasonal cards, stationery, embellishments and decorations from supply stores and fashioning them into unique wedding invitations. They can also create customized 0designs by using their computer.

Choosing the right words to be printed in winter wedding invitations may pose as a challenge to the soon-to-be-wed couple. They can make it more special and unique by using phrases associated with the season in their invitations. Many creative invitation wording that can be found online can provide inspiration for this. Some of the ideas that can be fused or referenced in winter wedding invitations are falling in love, the magic of Christmas, joy of the season, winter wonderland and phrases from popular Christmas carols. In addition, certain motifs and designs can be used for this wedding theme. The most commonly used design associated with winter weddings is a snowflake. Other images used are horse-drawn carriages, holly or berry sprigs or branches, wreaths, evergreens, snowmen, tree branches covered with snow, Christmas ornaments and bells. For couples who can afford customized winter wedding invitations, they can have it printed on special silk papers designed by a personal artist. While these may be more expensive, the special design and glamorous appearance of the invitations are worth it.

It is prudent to have wedding invitations ordered early for winter weddings to avoid the holiday rush. These should be sent out as early as possible so that they would not get in the way of holiday travel plans of the invitees. It is recommended that wedding invitations be sent out to guests six to eight weeks before the wedding date. To avoid getting the invitations damaged by the snowy weather, they can be enclosed in special packages or containers. Some wedding invitations are in fact, enclosed in bottles so they would not get wet. Finally, the invitations should reflect the nature of the social occasion so that the guests will have an idea about what to expect from the wedding.