Weddings in Asia, more specifically Bangladesh are usually held during winter. The cause behind choosing this time period is the minimum level of humidity and rain which relieves the wedding partners of weather or grooming issues. It is the best time for black ties, and for men, they are able to wear suits without complaining about how warm it is. Furthermore, the honeymoon that follows after the wedding can be enjoyed in the tropics given the time gap between winter and spring. Some of the best honeymoon destinations provide the best experience during winter, for instance Maldives, Carribean Islands, South Africa etc. As a starter for weddings, the invitation card is the first peek you give your guests to your wedding. Thus, as the old saying goes, “First impressions last forever,” your invite has to be alluring to your guests. There are few basic factors to consider for your wedding invite which are elaborated below.
Theme
Following the current trend, most weddings have a theme now. The themes are mostly a play of colours, the couple’s favourite series or movies, ancestral, or simply based on the season itself. In case of winter weddings, people usually prefer an airy ambience since the cool breeze of winter is refreshing. The theme should be followed throughout the entire wedding custom. As in, from the invitation card to the venue decoration, the theme should be maintained. A little variation here and there, such as the venue decoration being heavier in comparison to the invitation card; will keep the guests in wonder of your wedding ceremony.
Content
Words are important. They shape our daily lives and makes us who we are. The content of a wedding card is very formally written. The addressing of the couple to the venue details should be thoroughly, yet simply explained. Usually, the mediocre way is to cluster everything into the card itself. However the trends have shifted to a better, more convenient way. These days, simplicity is the new eye catcher. Wedding invitations are now divided into two segments. The first page contains the basic information of the ceremony itself. To keep things simple, yet accurate, another page holds further information regarding a certain dress code, prayers and blessings, details regarding other ceremonies such as mehendi night. To make your guests look forward to coming to your wedding, you can peak their interest just through the invitation card. For example, a small summary can be included of the love story, or you can ask the guests a fun question such as -- Guess which colour the bride will wear? The advice is to cut through old traditions and make new ones, whilst holding the original virtue of the wedding intact.
Aesthetics
The colour, shape, font and weight of the card is important. These are basic details, which once innovated, will leave your guests at awe. Since it's winter, dark colours are associated with weddings. However, currently, colours that are funkier and will pop when combined with the dark ones are stepping into the trend. For example, cyan, sky blue, and mint green are combined with the dark colors in order to add a change of view. The font of your card should be legible. Usually, cursive writing is the commonly selected font. The card should not be crowded with bold letters or with an immense amount of information so that your guests do not get an eyesore just by reading the invite. As for the shape, the basic 4.5 by 6.5 inch square shape is long gone out of wedding trends. People are trying out different shapes such as circular, kite or any abstract form in order to add another layer of excitement to your invite.
Weddings can be chaotic. It’s better to get an early start on the invitation as the number of guests is directly related to other wedding decisions such as, the food and the venue. In order to have a well conducted wedding, it is always better to give your guests a headstart for your day by letting them know of the wedding through a digital invitation which is cost efficient, and later through a card invite. When the guests see the amount of effort you have put on the wedding invitation and later the ceremony, their appreciation will add up to the blessings you'll receive because the biggest effort bring out the greatest result. Try something different, go for the crazy ideas you have because it’s your wedding day.
