Tuesday, April 20, 2010

What Should You Write Inside A Wedding Card?




A lot of traditional practices have been totally wiped out from marriage ceremonies. Yet, the engraved invitation cards are in high demand. Preferences for the gifts are also attached to the invites.

Preferences of Gifts

It has been a custom for the guest to bring gifts for the wedding couples. Younger generation has capitalized this to convey their preferences of the gifts in the cards.They are most diplomatically worded to avoid any misinterpretation. Preferences are mostly monetary, cash vouchers, contribution for honeymoon or setting a new home.


Wedding Registry Cards

Printing


Traditional Custom

Marriage to a certain extent is still deep rooted in custom and age old tradition. There are a variety of cards developed by technology. Yet the engraved cards are in top demand. It is very expensive and requires a minimum of six weeks to develop.

Classic Script

To adhere to tradition, the words are in par with standard etiquette. The engraving of the script gives a raised feel. The words are engraved on a white or creme cotton paper background to enhance the rich classic look. It sets the tone and theme of the marriage.


Wedding Invitation With Gifts - Engraved


Modified Engraving

To suit the times the invitations are created to reflect the individuality of the couple with out compromising on the traditional integrity. The engraved invitations are modified by using colored foil. Silver and gold foils are widely used. The borders of the card with ribbons are embossed.

The craftsmen recreate the text of the invitation to a copper plate called die to get an embossed feel. Innovative designs can be requested to the experts, if the clients can afford the cost and time to develop a new die. Add to Technorati Favorites Bookmark and Share

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