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Today many brides are looking for creative innovations, but just as many are fond of the traditional classics especially when it comes to wedding invitations. The elegance of a beautifully printed invitation on fine paper will never go out of style. You can add graphics, emboss designs, or add color or gilding to spice up your paper. Rich colored engraving and colored paper makes a personal statement, as does adding ribbons, and vellum paper. You can line your envelopes with textured paper, light fabric, contrasting colors, anything that you like. You don’t even have to use an envelope! You can use a small box or pouch and fill it with the invitation, directions, post-wedding brunch information, and hotel accommodations. Special adornments, or touches of nature to coordinate with your theme also makes for a fun invitation.

Each engagement, shower, or wedding present you receive should be promptly acknowledged with a personalized note of thanks. Before the wedding, notes should be sent within two weeks of receiving a present. Gifts received at the wedding should be followed up with a thank you within three months. Etiquette experts all agree though that notes should be short, personal, and handwritten. Mention the gift specifically and offer your appreciation for the gift and for the thought that went into it. For a gift of money, try to indicate how you might use it.

Programs are popular with many couples today and provides a personal touch to your wedding. The typical example usually has a cover that matches the invitations, or the theme of the day, and may be done professionally or on a computer. With todays technology many brides create their own covers and even design a monogram. The program usually identifies and provides information on the bridal party, the order of the service,musical selections, poetry or readings, and meanings of the prayers and blessings. It may also include any personal messages or thank yous.

Place cards and table number cards may also be ordered along with your wedding stationery, or you can purchase these from local craft stores. The card stock is very good and then you can use calligraphy or very neat handwriting to decorate these cards.

Note cards should be ordered with your wedding stationery to be used for thank you notes or you may use note cards from a craft or stationery store for engagement or shower thank yous.