Why You Need Wedding Invitations –A Card Makers Biased View

People say that the only thing that matters during and after a wedding is the exchanging of vows between the bride and groom but despite that; I believe there’s a lot more that counts. Once a wedding is over(especially here in Kenya), people will go around talking about what the bride wore, why her new husband seemed sad throughout the occasion, how tasteless the food was, and why the cake should have been a black forest instead of a lemon cake. While you don’t expect to make everyone satisfied, this means that everything put together prior to the wedding matters. Hence, just like the décor and food, wedding cards have to be there and these should not just be any, but nice custom-made wedding invites!

Even though some people fail to realize it, wedding cards make your guests feel appreciated, and also give them a quick preview of the wedding. If you are having a wedding where orange and purple are the main colors for example, you will most likely incorporate those colors on your cards, which will in turn give the guests some info about your theme. Other than that, such cards will go a long way into helping them know when and where the ceremony will take place. Imagine a scenario where you are having a wedding in NPC on Valley Road for instance, and a long lost friend ends up in NPC Kisumu,  because that’s where they thought the ceremony would be.Okay…while that may be a bit overstretched; you still get the idea. With a map, (which will be printed on the card :)) you will make things easier not just for yourself, but for your precious guests as well.

 To sum it up, just like a brochure, a wedding invite sets expectations while communicating a message at the same time. Nevertheless, this doesn’t mean you should go out and get a card with white paper on a white background and black lettering …the cards have to be eye-catching. So, you should get your creative juices flowing, and come up with something unique. If you feel unable to this, you can simply pick a handmade card from any of the many wedding stationery suppliers. Once you get the card personalized and give it away, it will be very well received. This will be an added bonus to the many nice things your guests will have to say to the friends, relatives, and workmates who may have not had a chance to attend and be part of your beautiful day.

5 Wedding Traditions We All Adore

Regardless of where in the world you go, marriage is the one thing that we all have in common. The way the ceremonies are held may vary; but despite that, the essence of the union remains the same. Having said that, let’s take a look at some brilliant wedding traditions that have been in place for as long as we can remember.

1.       Bridal shower

Bridal showers are events that brides really look forward to; it’s when they get all sorts of gifts, cards, and favours from the women they know. However, this little party didn’t just come out of nowhere. It began in Holland in around the 16^th century when friends and family would bring gifts to the bride to help her get started on her new life. If the bride was poor, these gifts would even serve as substitutes for dowry. Quite a few things have changed with regard to how bridal showers are held today; though, they’re still meant to give support to the bride prior to the wedding.

2.        The wedding cake

The wedding cake is always the centrepiece of a wedding ceremony and it all started in prehistoric times where instead of being eaten, the cake would be thrown at the bride as an indication of prosperity and fertility. Now, before you start thinking of how all that chocolate, vanilla, and butter cream cake, may have gone to waste; the cakes were rather small, and were only made of wheat and salt –no sweeteners, toppings, or flavours. 

3.       Staying away from each other

From the cards and flowers to the entertainment and catering; brides and their partners almost always work on everything together. If you have been around long enough, you also know that prior to the ceremony, the two are never supposed to see each other. The bride takes time to pamper herself and look her best while the groom stays in the company of his groomsmen as he awaits his bride. The idea behind this is that when the two don’t meet, they have more to look forward to when the moment comes –a magical element of surprise.

4.       Wedding bands

Until the bride and groom exchange their vows and put on their rings, a wedding can never be complete. Rings are circles, and the shape itself represents the endless love that the bride and groom should have for one another. It’s also a tangible item used to signify their commitment to each other.

5.       Cards

A couple of months (or even a year) before the wedding, it’s common to spot the bride and groom running up and down looking for wedding cards and other wedding stationery. Some go for very simple cards, while others feel inclined to pay for intricate designs which they believe will make their guests feel more special. Giving wedding cards, or invites as they are commonly known, began in the 20^th century and over time; it has become just as important as every other aspect of the ceremony.

There are many other traditions practiced in weddings all over the world today; some interesting, others just plain odd. Why not share the ones you know with us?