Your Wedding Ensemble

Hello everyone. In my last two articles we looked at the meaning of colors as it relates to your wedding as well as different wedding types. In this blog I want to look at your wedding ensemble.

Now be honest…what do you think of when you hear the term wedding ensemble? Is it the invitations and maybe the response cards alone? How much importance do you attach to your wedding ensemble? Or, maybe I should ask first is, “What is a wedding ensemble?”

Well, your wedding ensemble is a collection of cards and envelopes that are designed in such a way to send your wedding messages in a stylish and efficient manner. So what are we talking about when we use the term wedding ensemble? Let’s look at what they are.

The Invitation

This is one of the most important aspects of your wedding ensemble. This document contains the majority of the information that you need to have as it introduces the couple as well as the date, time and place of the ceremony.

The Reception Card

This aspect of your wedding ensemble allows the guests to be aware of the time, place and location of the event as this should not be written on your wedding invitation.

The Response Card

The Response Card, as its name suggests, should be returned to you so that you will know who would be attending the reception as this makes planning easier for you. This card accompanies the invitation and the response card.

Enclosures

Enclosures- These are small cards that are used to provide the guests with some more details than the invitation contains.

Pew Cards

Pew Cards-These are mainly used in the ultra formal wedding type and are usually included in the invitations of the guests that are considered to be of distinction. Such guests may be close family members or specially invited guests. Upon arrival, these guests present these cards so that they can be seated in their designated seats.

Map Cards

Map cards- These are usually used to cater for guests that are out of town and may have some difficulty in finding their way to the wedding ceremony or to the reception site.

If it is true that the wedding invitation is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of your wedding ensemble, you may have a good reason. The other aspects of your wedding ensemble are very important as well but this one seems to be particularly important since your wedding invitation style gives your guests an idea about the wedding type, the dress code, the length of ceremony etc.

Your wedding favors should not be forgotten though as they are a token of appreciation and they allow your guests to share in this special moment with you. For wedding favor ideas you can visit our online store at http://www.giftsforshower.com for quality, unique bridal as well as baby shower favors.

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I look forward to hearing from you.

Rhonda Joseph