Italian weddings are simply enchanting, but you probably already know that if you’re planning your own! Every exciting decision you make along the way will help create the magical experience you and your guests will enjoy… your wedding planner, the breath-taking venue and mouth-watering menu! You will be spoiled for choice on all.
Your invitations should excite and inspire your guests and convey all of your feelings about Italy, but how do you squeeze all that into an envelope and create the perfect Italian invitation? Well here’s how…
A good first step would be choosing a creative stationer that understands your requirements and is open to tailoring their designs to suit you. Many import Italian papers for their unique character and the quality certainly shows. The subtle shades and textures provide the perfect ‘canvas’ for stylish designs. Be sure to ask for samples so that you can get a true idea of what your guests will receive.
Through your invitations, you will doubtless want to convey your love for your chosen venue, and whet your guests’ appetites for the adventure you have planned. You could start by considering what Italy means to you. Is it a slightly rusted but charming 1960s Fiat 500 nestling in a Roman side street? Or maybe some awe-inspiring classical architecture? A sculpture, a fresco or church? Perhaps it is a memory; the vivid colours of a sunset, the sweet taste of your first limoncello or the golden glow of Tuscan sunflowers. Capture this in your wedding stationery and your guests will be counting down the days!
It’s wonderful to show your guests all of the spectacular sights and experiences that your wedding will bring before they even reach for their passports! Search online for Italian portfolios and images as a starting point..
Once you have your theme, which can be continued through to your order of service, place cards and table plan, you can turn your attention to penning the details of your ‘Invito di Matrimonio’. You’ll be creating something that sets the tone for your special day, and, if you find one page just isn’t enough, why not create your very own wedding booklet? A well considered wedding booklet will be something special for your guests to treasure, a point of reference for them, and a piece that they will want to read again and again. It’ur wedding will bring before they even reach for their passports!
Make your guests feel like VIP’s
You will know the area better than many of your guests so you may want to offer some helpful advice on travel, accommodation, where to eat & drink, and the local ‘must see sights’. Useful e-mail addresses and websites will make the job of planning their trip much easier and we guarantee that your guests will be grateful for your going the extra mile.
