According to a 2004 survey by StatsCan, the average cost for a
Toronto wedding is $22,360. Most of that budget is taken up by
big-ticket items such as the reception, the ring and the
photographer/videographer, leaving not very much for a highly personal
and highly visible wedding ingredient -- the invitation.
However, it’s quite
possible to create an inexpensive, uniquely personal invitation by
following a few simple suggestions, remember, Toronto is a great city
loaded with all kinds of varieties for wedding invitations so here are
some suggestions, “wedding invitations are the first glimpse your
guests will get of your wedding. They are the perfect opportunity to
set the style and tone for your big event. (
Toronto Wedding Invitations
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With
the availability of home computers and printers, making your own
wedding invitations is not only a possibility, it’s a great idea. That
way, say the experts, you can customize your invitation as much as
you’d like.
Once you’ve decided the tone and theme
of your invitation, it’s time to start shopping for paper. Off-white,
heavy paper stock works best for formal, elegant weddings. “No matter
how small or big the wedding, choose the best quality paper you can,
something that feels substantial in your hand,” she advises. You can
visit any Staples store in Toronto or maybe visit a specialty shop in
the Toronto downtown area to great the perfect type of paper.
For paper styles, consider Vellum, Strathmore Natural White, Strathmore
White, Laid Natural White, Laid White or Deluxe Parchment. Don’t be
afraid to mix and match papers in the invitation and try layering
papers for an interesting effect. Again, there are many shops in
Toronto offering paper for your needs.
For font
choices, try using more than one font but not more than three. Usually
a good script font works best for headings, and a more traditional font
for the body copy. Keep the font size legible. After all, if you can’t
read it, then Great Grandma will have difficulties as well. Nine-, 10-
or 12-point fonts work the best. Any size over 12 can look elementary
and unprofessional. Also, try scouting the Internet for fonts and
download them for your home computer use.
Finally, if you haven’t
gone over budget on your invitation, consider adding an extra personal
touch by, for example, incorporating a CD, pressed flowers, confetti,
poems, photos or ribbons to your invite. There’s more than one way to
create and fold your materials into an invitation -- don’t be afraid to
experiment. After all, every invitation should be as unique and
memorable as the couple that sent it. There are many companies in
Toronto that can create custom wedding invitations, however, with all
the specialty paper shop in Toronto, making them yourself is also an
option.
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