Whether you want to customize your invitation, or want to make sure you don't go over your wedding budget, creating and printing your own wedding invitations is a great idea. Following a few tips will help you to complete this portion of the wedding preparation in no time.
Prepare a Wedding Reception Checklist
Planning a wedding can be time-consuming and stressful. Make wedding planning as simple as possible by creating a checklist for everything that needs to be done -- including the reception -- from months before the wedding until the actual wedding day. Having every task detailed will make it easier to figure out how much you have to do and how much you can put off until later so you can enjoy your engagement.
Calculate Wedding Bar Costs
Planning a wedding can be one of the most stressful periods of your life. If you don't hire a professional wedding planner, all of the details need to be handled by the bride, groom, or their families. There are two main options for a wedding bar. The first is a cash bar, where attendees pay for their own drinks. The second is an open bar, where drinks are provided at the cost of the hosts.
Address Wedding Invitations to Parents
Addressing wedding invitations can be a challenging task, but there is a proper protocol to follow. The Emily Post Institute, as well as several other etiquette sites and gurus, offer address templates to fit just about any wedding guest combination. You simply personalize the templates. Have extra envelopes on hand in case you misspell a name or make a mistake with your script, if addressing the invitations yourself.
Plan a Surprise Wedding
A surprise wedding can be for either a group of friends and family, or for the bride or groom. There are a few considerations you must take when planning a surprise wedding. While most surprise weddings are enjoyable, some family members might be hurt if they're not included in the planning of your wedding.