While many invitations are still traditional, they are becoming less formal, she said. A lot of couples choosing a formal-looking invitation with an informal text. The trend is towards natural paper, Jarecki said, often in ecru. Hand-made invitations are popular, said Kate Bunge, of Ink Farm, in Jericho.
Invitations can be a work of art.
Couples should select invitations at least 12 weeks before the wedding, she said. You want to send out them out to people around six weeks before the event. Invitations are sent out with a matching response card, in its own envelope. Instead of sending a separate reception card, said Bunge, many couples opt to list reception information on the invitation. Photographs of the big day will serve as lasting keepsakes of the wedding.