Probably THE biggest question that I get asked when I’m designing invitations for couples. Most brides know the color and styles they want, if they want to include a photo or if the fonts should be classic, romantic, or modern, but knowing what wording to use on a custom designed wedding invitation is hard enough when it’s a traditional situation, and in this day and age there are dozens of possible situations there are equally dozens more wordings for each situation!

Below are links to some great example wordings from our friends over at Invitation Consultants to get you started!

Bride & Groom Inviting
Bride’s & Groom’s Parents Inviting
Bride’s Parents Inviting
Children Inviting
Deceased Parents
Destination Wedding – Las Vegas
Destination Wedding – Tropical
Destination Wedding – Winery/Vineyard
Divorced Parents
Eloped
Fall Wedding
Groom’s Parents Inviting
Mini-Verses
Private Ceremony & Reception after
Re-affirmation of vows
Religious
Second Marriage
Spring / Summer Wedding
Wedding Announcements
Winter / Holiday Wedding

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Erin and Michael are a delightful couple and I am so looking forward to being a part of their special day next month! A few months ago we did engagement photos and designed a ‘Save the Date’ magnet for them. The background of both the magnet and matching invitations and response cards was a photo of the lace on Erin’s wedding dress. (Sorry Michael, that is all you get to see of that beautiful dress for a few more weeks yet!) One of my favorite parts about designing custom wedding invitations is the stories and styles behind each individual couple, their journey to finding each other, and even the reasons for certain colors used on their special day.

Custom Wedding Invitations and Response Cards

(The return address on the response card has been blurred out for privacy.)

We used this photo to design a beautiful Save-the-Date Magnet that they sent to family and friends and I’m sure their beautiful smiles are gracing many refrigerators of family and friends!

Natural Engagement photos

Save-the-Date cards (or magnets) should definitely be sent when family and friends will have to travel to your wedding location, or if your special day lands on or around a holiday. They allow your guests ample opportunity to request time off from work, arrange for babysitters, and if needed, arrange hotel and/or travel.

These days, however, more and more brides send these cards regardless of the time and location of their wedding. Why? Save-the-dates provide a fun opportunity to get the word out and foreshadow the style of your big event.

The only information you must include is your names and wedding date, although I suggest including location information as well so wedding guests can begin their travel plans. Aim to send save-the-date cards soon after you secure your date and venue, or about 4-6 months prior to your wedding. Remember, everyone who receives a save-the-date also receives an invitation, so have your guest list finalized prior to sending them. You can, however, always add guests later (there is no rule that says everyone must receive a save-the-date card). Although formal replies are not required, you can get preliminary attendance estimates through word-of-mouth.

This article is from Linda Smith Weddings

Here at Allison Hendrickson Design & Photography we recommend sending Save-The-Date Magnets to your friends and family unless it is within a few weeks of when you’re planning on sending your wedding invitations. We’ve found that potential guests will save your magnets on their fridge or other special places long after the actual wedding date has even passed. Sending a magnet several months before it is typical to send an invitation is a great courtesy to your guests to give them additional time to plan to attend your special day as well as make sure they don’t plan something else that will interfere with their attendance. Magnets are also becoming popular as wedding favors at your reception as a memento that your friends and family can take home to remember your special day by.

Interested in ordering custom design magnets for your wedding? Check out our website for more info!

Custom designed and printed Save the Date Magnets in Franklin, TN

Erin and Michael's Engagement Photos at the Factory in Franklin, TN

After the photos were edited they picked one of their favorites and we designed a Save-the-Date-Magnet to send to family and friends!

Interested in purchasing a custom designed Save-The-Date Magnet to announce your wedding? Check out my website for more information on these and other custom print products!

Save the Date Custom Magnets

Newborn photos are best scheduled in the first 2 weeks after birth when infants are generally more sleepy and happy to be posed and patient with mom and dad holding them while I snap away. I almost always recommend photos taking place in your home where everyone is most comfortable and if baby needs snack or nap breaks we can take our time until we get just the right photos. Using natural light near a window with a favorite blanket or outfit is perfect!

Newborn photography in Spring Hill, TN

I also designed a 5 x7 in. birth announcement for Caroline on beautiful linen cardstock to celebrate her arrival! If you’re interested in having custom designed birth announcements please visit my website for more info.

Custom Designed Birth Announcements