An array of invites to choose
from
Photo courtesy of Justscan
Creative
Many
often say 'I kena saman' when a wedding invitation
is received. I would like to believe that this
is said in jest, as receiving an invitation to
an occasion as meaningful as a wedding is indeed
an honour, indicative of the special position
you hold in the lives of the couple who will soon
tie-the-knot.
Being
the bearer of good news, invitations should be
sent out as early as possible. While many of us
Malaysians tend to leave things to the last minute,
it is not wise to do so when it comes to writing
and mailing invites. This is even more so the
case, if your wedding is being held in the 'super-peak'
wedding season, as your intended guests may receive
more than one invitation for the date of your
special day. Although many rely on the convenience
of email nowadays, it is never the same as receiving
a handwritten, painstakingly designed invite.
It
is therefore pertinent, that the bride and groom
place emphasis on designing an invitation right
from the onset. If a particular invite from a
friend made an impression, find out who the designer
and printer was, and make an appointment for a
discussion with the party concerned. A no obligation
discussion costs nothing, except an hour or two
of your time. Indeed, such a meeting would be
a good way to find out more about the services
offered - catalogue designs or custom-designs,
for instance. Pricing, lead time and payment terms
are also issues to bring up during this initial
discussion. More importantly, such meetings are
a means to develop some sort of personal relationship
with the designer, a relationship which is essential
in ensuring that you pull off your wedding with
aplomb and style.
Tip
: Why be a follower when you can be a leader -
be creative with your invite!
