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How to Create and Send out Wedding Anniversary Invitations
A wedding anniversary is a symbol of a couple’s love and commitment to each other. Wedding anniversary parties provide a wonderful opportunity for couples to celebrate their love in the presence of their friends and loved ones. Some of the most important anniversaries include the 25th and 50th wedding anniversary, both of which mark huge achievements for couples. Anniversary parties commemorate all of the special years you have spent together and in order to make them official, you must send out wedding anniversary invitations.
Things to Keep in Mind When Creating Wedding Anniversary Invitations
In order to create your wedding anniversary invitations, you have to know what is going to happen at the party. For example, sometimes couples renew their vows at wedding anniversary parties or hold a special ceremony. If this is the case, the ceremony or vow renewal should be mentioned on the invitation. People are more likely to attend the event if a special ceremony is taking place.
No matter what type of party you are having, however, there is certain information that your invitations should always include. For example, they should include the names of the hosts or guests of honor (if not hosted by the couple), what anniversary is being celebrated, location, date, time, and RSVP information. If the party requires formal attire, that information should also be included in the invitation. You can also include a response card with your invitations to determine who will be attending the party.
A picture of the couple could also be included on wedding anniversary invitations to add a personal touch. Couples celebrating 25th or 50th wedding anniversaries can include a picture of them from when they were first married. Such a picture shows how much a couple has evolved and evokes pleasant memories. You can include a “then and now” combination of photos if you have been together for ten years or longer.
To make your wedding anniversary invitations more creative, experiment with different designs, fonts, and styles. Your choice in colour and paper can also influence the look of your invitations. For formal wedding anniversary celebrations, you can use designs with formal colours like black, ivory and white on heavy cardstock. For casual wedding anniversary celebrations, try bright colors or pastels.
Wedding anniversary invitations should be sent out three to four weeks in advance to give guests time to plan and prepare. Sometimes wedding anniversary parties are hosted by someone other than the anniversary couple and are held by surprise. Make sure that the invitation states this information if this is the case to prevent someone from ruining the surprise. If you are planning on holding your anniversary party in the summer or during a holiday, send your invitations out three to six months prior to the event so people can make the necessary plans to attend your ceremony.
As a fewer number of couples make it to their next anniversary, wedding anniversaries become all the more important. Although it is possible to buy pre-packaged anniversary invitations, you can make your cards more personal and reflective of your celebration by ordering them through a designer or printer.