Every wedding is special to those involved. It’s a chance to show off the bride and groom’s style and create an indelible memory for those in attendance. The first glimpse usually comes in the mail. Custom wedding invitation and save the date cards are not only a traditional way to communicate general information, but also a singular way of setting the overall wedding flavor while giving the invitees a hint as to what’s in store.

Because weddings are planned so far in advance, many couples opt to send save the date cards a few months ahead of their invitations. This will help to ensure that all the guests have plenty of time to make arrangements while enabling them to put the date on the calendar long before the RSVP’s are due. The more original the card, the more it stands out and the likelihood of each recipient storing the date in their memory increases. Including photos, poems or unique art designs will not only make the reminder more appealing, but will also help each guest remember the day.

As the event gets closer, custom wedding invitations formally invite each guest and reiterate the theme of the ceremony and reception. Along with dates, names, and addresses, the stationery can show off the wedding colors or emphasize a certain motif. Many companies now offer options for the couple to create their own design, as the invitations tend to be a reflection of the bride and groom.

The possibilities are endless when making a decision about what to send friends and family through the mail, not only as an invitation, but as a token of a couple’s commitment to one another. Whether hand crafted or custom printed, digital or letterpress, each piece should leave a lasting impression of the couple’s special day.