How to decide if a Destination Wedding is for you

One of the first things a couple has to consider when getting married isn't just when to get married, but where. Just like any wedding decision, it's an important one. Your guests are to be considered most and where they are all coming from. Here are a few topics to thinks about:

1. Are most of your guests having to travel anyway to attend your wedding? Might as well make the meeting point your wedding in a destination location. If most of your guests are having to travel as it is, asking them to make a mini vacation out of your wedding doesn't seem like a bad idea. This may lower your guest count a bit, but you know the family and friends that mean most will make it a point to be there on your special day.

2. Do you like the idea of hosting activities for your guest before and/or after your wedding date? It's customary to host different events like a "Meet and Greet" your guests. This typically happens the first day/evening your guests arrive. Also, a "Farewell Brunch"  the day after the wedding day. Keep in mind, these events can be anything you would like them to be. Maybe your "Meet and Greet" is on a dinner cruise instead. Either way your guests will enjoy the time they have with you, we just know it!

3. How do you feel about a relaxed dress code? Typically a destination wedding is help near a beach. Guest tend to dress down as opposed to dressing up for a traditional wedding. You will see more sandals and casual dresses. It gives the wedding day more of a "laid back" feel. 

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Traditional Monogram Invitation Design by 1st Impressions Invitations

Don't you feel that a nice monogram just makes everything look nicer? Yep, so do we! A clean, well designed, traditional monogram "is the music of the soul..." and can make all the difference.

This traditional monogram invitation suite below is the perfect example for anyone considering a monogram for their wedding invitations. It's a great way to keep tradition alive and even brand your wedding. You can see what we did with the monogram to continue the design in every insert. 

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Your Complete Wedding Stationery Checklist

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7 Mistakes Couples Make When it Comes to their Wedding Invitations

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CONTINUED - 3: What Questions To Ask When Ordering Your Wedding Invitations

Continuing, our LAST section of our 21 questions to ask your professional stationer to ensure you are getting exactly what you want out of your Wedding Invitations.

16. When is payment due? All at once? In sections?

17. I will have a chance to sign off on a final proof before my invitations are sent off to print, right?

18. Once i've signed off on a final proof and there happens to be a mistake, will they be corrected? If so, how long will that take and what are those proper steps?

19. Is there a refund policy is for some reason I need to cancel my order?

20. When can I expect a full contract from you to read through?

21. Can you provide me with contact information of 3-4 recent clients of your that I can ask a review from?

Thank you for following this series of questions! We hope this helps you with the process of ordering your perfect Wedding Invitations.

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CONTINUED - 2: What Questions To Ask When Ordering Your Wedding Invitations

Continuing, are another 5 questions to ask your professional stationer to ensure you are getting exactly what you want out of your Wedding Invitations. Here are another 5 questions below. Let's get started:

11. Can my invitations be printed on recycled paper?

12. Based on the materials within my invitations, how much will it cost me to mail them? (depending on the size and weight, it may cost more to mail)

13. Once I place my order, how long will it take for production? Do you have a rush-order available? What shipping methods do you offer?

14. Do you fully assemble every piece of my invitation? Is so, is there an additional cost? Is there an option for me to handle that part?

15. Do you offer an addressing service? If so, what is the charge for this? What lettering style is offered? If I choose to addressing service, will it push back my delivery date?

Stay tuned for our next section of questions! We can't wait to share more insight with you!

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CONTINUED - 1: What Questions To Ask When Ordering Your Wedding Invitations

Continuing, are another 5 questions to ask your professional stationer to ensure you are getting exactly what you want out of your Wedding Invitations. Here are another 5 questions below. Let's get started:

6. When choosing a custom invitation, what are my options for paper types, paper colors, and fonts? Are there verbiage options as well?

7. Do you offer additional stationery options for the day of my wedding like table numbers, ceremony programs, menus, etc.?

8. Do yo offer a discounted price if I order all my stationery need through your company?

9. If we would like to add an image or specific graphic on my invitations, can you accommodate that? If so, is there a specific format it needs to be saved under? Is this at an additional cost?

10. What are the new styles and trends I should consider? What is the most popular? (The answer to this will give you an insight of how up-to-date your invitation professional is)

Stay tuned for our next section of questions! We can't wait to share more insight with you!

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What Questions To Ask When Ordering Your Wedding Invitations

Nothing gives a great 1st Impression like a Wedding Invitation. That's why we are giving you a series of questions to ask your professional stationer to ensure you are getting exactly what you dream your wedding invitations should be. We'll be sharing 5 of 21 questions today. You may not have ever looked at wedding invitations before, we totally get it! This will help you become more familiar with the lingo, timeline, and overall process. Let's get started:

1. How long have you been in business?

2. What is your design background? NOTE: this may or may not be involve formal training. Remember, "good taste" isn't always something that can be taught. 

3. What type of printing processes do you offer and which do you specialize in. Which do you recommend for my style and budget?

4. Is your printing done in-house, or do you outsource it? NOTE: Depending on the project there may be a quicker turn-around time if it's printed in-house.

5. Do you offer custom invitations and/or templated styles?

Stay tuned for our next section of questions! We can't wait to share more insight with you!

Interested in more information?
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contact 1st Impressions Invitations' owner Cathy at cathy@1stinvite.com or 702-290-6805 

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