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Okay folks, if you’re shopping for wedding invitations here’s some bargains for you! But you must act quick, these wedding invitation discounts expire on May 31, 2008!

Invitations By Dawn- $10 off $100- coupon code=22779- expires 5/31

Rexcraft- 15% off $155- coupon code-10275- expires 5/31

Now & Forever- Free shipping on $135- coupon code=16815- expires 5/31

Dawn Canada- $10 off $200- coupon code=15674- expires 5/31

Jean M- free shipping on $150- coupon code=20296- expires 5/31

Ann’s Bridal Bargains- free shipping on $120- coupon code=25464- expires 5/31

I’m excited to announce that we just launched our new, expanded wedding invitation shop on Our Wedding Plus!  We have teamed up with some of the finest wedding invitation providers to offer a gigantic selection of the best invitations on the web!

In our Wedding Invitations shop we are offering designs from: 

• Wedding Paper Divas
• Invitation Box
• Invitation Consultants
• Paper.com
• The Occasions Group
  • Invitations by Dawn
  • Rexcraft
  • Jean M
  • now & forever
• Wedding Things

Here are some of our wedding stationary selections:

Wedding Invitations

Destination Wedding Invitations

Thank You Cards

Save the Date Cards

Rehearsal Dinner Invitations

Engagement Party Invitations

Letterpress Wedding Invitations

Bridal Shower Invitations

Wedding Programs

We will be adding new options as we go, so happy shopping!

Don’t forget about the postage increase if you are sending out your wedding invitations soon. Your response cards need the right postage if your RSVP deadline is after 12 May!

Raschelle Parker, Marketing Manager for New York City Post Offices came out with some advice to help couples when mailing out their wedding invitations. She says it’s a good idea to consult with the post office about the shape and design of their wedding invitations.

Here’s some wedding invitation mailing tips that came from a recent press release from the US Postal Service.

“By following 10 simple tips, you are sure to get the wedding invitation and associated save-the-date cards, response cards and thank-you notes delivered on time with all the flair of a red-carpet opening,” says Parker. Parker’s tips are:

1. Consider the shape, weight and rigidity of your wedding invitation.

2. “Accessorize” your wedding invitations by using Wedding stamps.

3. Design your own stamp. (Find more information about customized postage at http://www.usps.com/postagesolutions/customizedpostage.htm.)

4. Order stamps online at http://www.usps.com, view and purchase related postal products, look up ZIP Codes instantly, learn about mailing options and calculate postage.

5. Mail your wedding invitations four to six weeks before the wedding.

6. Provide a complete address, including apartment number.

7. Affix your stamps securely.

8. Prepare your wedding invitations online at http://www.usps.com/createmail.

9. Tell family and friends who can’t make the big day about CardStore at http://www.usps.com/cardstore. From the convenience of their computer, they can send greetings and a gift card from a wide choice of popular national retailers.

10. Very important: With the May 12th price change, be sure to include the proper postage on your response cards if you are mailing your wedding invitations prior to May 12th.

If you’re ready to buy your wedding invitations then you have good timing! eInvite is running a rare 25% sale on top name brand wedding invitations! These brands include Carlson Craft, Checkerboard, Nu-Art, Cast Paper Art recycled cotton wedding invitations, Braun and Brown letterpress wedding invitations, and many more! This wedding invitation sale is going on until April 21st 2008.

You can customize and proof your wedding invitations online and they will typically be shipped in only a couple of days. Here’s some examples of invitations that are on sale now! To find out more about them just click on them. If you want to see the entire Spring Sale Collection click here!

Braun and Brown Letterpress Wedding Invitation:

Nu Art Wedding Invitation:

Carlson Craft Wedding Invitation:

Carlson Craft Wedding Invitation:

If you want to be a DIY bride but aren’t quite to the point of being able to do everything yourself, or you just want to save some money by printing your own wedding invitations or other wedding stationary, then this is for you. Brides Magazine has joined up with Gartner Studios to produce a line of wedding invitations and wedding invitation accessories including print-your-own wedding invitations, save-the-dates, wedding programs, place cards, etc.

Here’s what Brides Editor In-Chief Millie Martini Bratten said about the collection:

“The BRIDES Wedding Collection was developed with the expertise of the BRIDES editors and more importantly with what we knew brides-to be want — affordable current trends, designs and colors, so she can really put a unique and stylish stamp on her celebration.”

The collection will be sold in Michaels Stores starting this month!

I wanted to show you some new styles in wedding invitations and save-the-dates that we are offering. They are all made by Carlson Craft. I found these wedding invitations interesting because they are a little non-traditional in that they are short and wide. They are all printed using the raised thermography printing method. The also come with matching response cards, and other accessories. But I wanted to start off with this unique save-the-date card by Carlson Craft. It has scratch-off hearts that will reveal the wedding date!

To find out more about any of these invitations, just click on them!

What’s your opinion of these wedding invitations? 

Buying Wedding Invitations online can be intimidating! After all they are very important, not to mention they can be very expensive. Why not just go to your local wedding invitation shop and see you invitations in person, make your selection, and have the shop owner order the wedding invitations for you? Well, there are a number of reasons, primarily of which is selection. On the web you get access to countless brands and you can compare prices in the privacy of your own home. You can find quality ranging from print-at-home to top-of-the-line letterpress wedding invitations online. Don’t let the fact that you can’t physically handle the invitations stop you. Many websites let you get a sample of the invitation at little or no cost. So now that you are convinced that you can order your wedding invitations on line lets find out how to do it!

1. Select a Style: After you determine the theme and color scheme of your wedding you are ready to select the style of your wedding invitations. Wedding invitations come in a variety of style to suite any taste, traditional, modern, destination weddings, etc. If you are thinking about the environment (which you should) there are also a variety of elegant eco-friendly wedding invitations. Do they have matching response cards, reception cards, thank you cards, etc? Scour the web, find what you want at the right price. It is never too early to start looking at wedding invitation styles, but you are still not ready to order them. Once you found what you want now make sure you are dealing with the right company.

2. Find the Right Online Vendor: there are a bunch of options out there so be careful!

Here are some factors to consider:

a. Reputation & Service: Look for the websites “Terms and Conditions” statement to see what there return policy is. Do they provide a physical address? Do they have a phone number where you can talk to a live person? How long does it take to get your order? Do they offer samples? Etc. Call them up, talk to them, ask all the questions you need to feel comfortable. Also, there are a ton of wedding blogs out there, see if anybody is talking about the vendor. If you hear some negative commentary about quality or service be careful.

b. Website Usability: Can you customize your invitation online and actually see what it’s going to look like? Many websites offer what looks like an online proof in which you customize the invitation and it is then shown on the screen as it will after it’s printed. But beware, most online invitation companies take the information you provide and then have to manually typeset the text into another system for printing. This can result in a change in the invitation’s appearance.

3. Get Some Samples: Okay, it’s not time to place your final order yet! We are getting there! First get some samples. I recommend you get samples of a few candidate wedding invitations that you like to select from. Then wait for them to come in the mail!

4. Customize your Wedding Invitations: Assuming you found the “right” wedding invitation and you have your wedding date, time, location, and venue finalized it is now time to customize your wedding invitations!

Most online vendors provide suggested wording, all you have to do is substitute your specific information for your wedding. So, take your time, check your work, then recheck your work, then re-recheck your work. Most online vendors allow you to save your work and even email it to a friend for them to review. So, save your work and sleep on it. Have your fiancé, your maid of honor, your close family members, and email it to some friends. Make sure they all confirm your information is correct! I think you get my point! You don’t want your $500 worth of wedding invitations showing up with the wrong time or address!

Also, customize your response cards (make sure the info on these are correct too!), and other wedding stationary accessories you will include with your invitations.

5. Place Your Order!: Are you ready? First, if you are wondering when is the right time to order your invitations, check out this post. Okay, it’s time to “pull the trigger!” But wait! How many should you order? Get around 25 more than you think you need. Why? You will need them as keepsakes, and just incase! Complete your order by checking out! You should get a confirmation email almost immediately. If you don’t, call the company and confirm your order was received.

6. Sit Back and Relax: …by your mailbox. In the next week or so you should be getting a wonderful package!

Frequently Asked Questions:

So, what if, after I checked, rechecked, and re-rechecked then had everybody I know confirm the information, I noticed a mistake in my wording after I hit the “Checkout” button?

Call the vendor as quickly as possible! They need to catch it before it goes to the printer! A good vendor will work with you. This is why you need to make sure they are reputable and have a good contact number.

What if I need more?

If you just placed your order, call the vendor immediately! If you have a good vendor and you can catch them before it is printed, it is typically cheaper to add invitations to an existing order than placing an entirely new order.

I’d appreciate any feedback on your online wedding invitation experiences!

This was written as part of the Daily Blog Tips tutorials group writing project.

I was contacted recently by Kee, the owner of Kee2Creativity, about her beautiful wedding invitations. I was amazed by how creative her wedding invitations actually were so I had to share! Here are some comments from Kee about her various lines of wedding invitations and some photos of her work. If you want more information checkout Kee2Creativity.

Chocolate Collection- Featured on site!
Rich and robust in color and texture, the Chocolate Collection is delightfully tasteful and full of flavor. Suitable for special occasion invitations and announcements to signature stationary and note cards, the Chocolate Collections fulfills our clients’ appetites for something new, bold and daringly different.

Cherry Cheeks Collection- Featured on the site!
Named with its ultimate goal in mind, Cherry Cheeks is a festive, fun and free-spirited collection that delivers the heartfelt essence of the holiday season. From celebratory and thankful, to cheerful and giving, this collection of seasons greetings is nestled with good tidings that are sure to leave your family and friends blushing with joy.

The Cherry Cheeks Collection was so successful we will be launching the Cherry Cheeks All Occasion NoteCard Collection February 2008!

Ga Ga Collection- Coming March 2008
If you’ve been waiting for a message in a bottle – here it is! A shower just isn’t a shower anymore. The Ga Ga Collection reigns supreme to the average baby celebration collection. With drops of color, patterns and other precious little objects, our clients go goo-goo for the Ga Ga Collection.

Yes it’s true! eInvite.com just came out with a new line of wedding invitations on thick cream stock with beautiful modern designs. They are custom and professionally printed and then sent to you. The best part is they are only $85 for a set of 100, including envelopes! These wedding invitations have beautiful, modern designs and they can be used for other occasions too. There’s even a Save the Date card at the same price. Here’s a sampling of their new designs. Just click on the wedding invitation to find out more about it.

According to the Wedding Invitation Etiquette Guide over at eInvite.com you should order your wedding invitations as soon you set your date, time, and place for your wedding. They say three to six months before the ceremony is what most experts suggest. But give yourself as much time as possible to not be rushed.
Some other issues you need to think about is taking into account your wedding theme or colors when you order your wedding invitations, so make sure you think that through early in your planning process. Some say that is the first thing to think about since it drives your choices for dresses, venue décor, etc. as well.

Are you going to have a calligrapher address your envelopes? Plan on including an extra month for that!

Setting the RSVP deadline: The bottom line driving your schedule is getting your seat count finalized to give to your venue and/or caterer. I recommend you set your RSVP deadline around a week prior to the date you need to provide a seat count. Why? Because I can guarantee many RSVPs will be late or not sent back at all causing you to try to track people down to get an answer! This is one of the biggest complaints couples have! Send your invitations out to your guests about a month prior to your RSVP deadline, not too long prior. I think more than two months prior will cause a lot of people to misplace your invitation and even forget to send the RSVP.

Any other suggestions or comments out there? Any horror stories?

If your interested in the beautiful nautical themed wedding invitation above made by Checkerboard, just click on it to learn more!