Unusual wedding invitation ideas

It's interesting:
"'It was two days before the wedding and I finally sat down to write my toast. Low and ... Everyone at the wedding said it was the best toast they had ever heard.' ..."

A wedding is a grand celebration for and of the bride and groom. Sometimes the couple wants a traditional wedding- other times couples want to stand out from the crowd. If you are in one of the latter couples, you can give your guests a taste of your unique style starting with the invitation by going with an unusual wedding invitation. Just be aware that most will be more expensive than the black and white paper-card variety.

Things You'll Need

• DVDs, labels and cases
• Paper
• Embellishments
• Poster tubes
• Computer with Internet access

Instructions

1. • 1

     Choose a piece of paper besides a traditional card that will fit your wedding's theme. For example, if you're having a Las Vegas wedding, send your guests a custom-printed playing card. If you're having a Hollywood wedding, get ticket stubs printed with your and your fiancé-'s names and enter the wedding time and location as the show time and theater. For a carnival-themed wedding, design your invitations to look like raffle tickets.

   • 2

     Add embellishments. Instead of sticking with flat, give your invitations some texture. Add a ribbon, silver charm, button or even clay bead. If you don't want to go that far, consider a textured, recycled paper with flower petals or leaves pressed into it.

   • 3

     Use a poster tube to hold your invitation and fill it with favors. This will give your guests their own private party when they open them. If you're having a beach wedding, throw in some sand and seashells. For a fairytale wedding, put in glitter to simulate pixie dust. Other options include dried flowers, rice, paper or plastic confetti and small bells. Use a clear tube for the greatest visual impact or go with a cardboard tube for the element of surprise.

   • 4

     Send a DVD. Create a video montage of your favorite moments as a couple, complete with a romantic or fun song in the background. It's easy to do if you have MS PowerPoint. Alternately, have someone "interview" the two of you using a hand-held camera and make your upcoming nuptials into a news story. Then print a picture of the two of you to use for the DVD's label. Include the wedding date, time and location in the liner notes of the DVD in case you have a guest that is not technically savvy.

   • 5

     Use Evite. This electronic invitation service is definitely not something many use to invite people to their weddings, and to top it off, it's free. Use one of the templates available or design your own. Just make sure all of your guests have access to the Internet.

Tips &- Warnings

• Consider your wedding budget before choosing an unusual invitation. Don't forget to factor in mailing costs.

Source: www.ehow.com

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