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No matter what kind of event you're planning, you want the invitations to really stand out and get your guest's attention. Getting the right party invitations isn't brain surgery, but there are some common mistakesyou can avoid when ordering your invitations.
Make Sure the Date works for Important People:
If you have planned an office party and find out later that the boss will be in Hawaii or your parents will be on a two week cruise on the date you've chosen to celebrate your baby's christening, it could bea disaster. Before you do any planning, clear the party date and time with the most important people on your list - bosses, parents, grandparents, best friends, and favorite relatives.
Inappropriate Invitation Design:
Make sureyour invitations match the type of event you're having. For example, you don't want a cheap-looking invitation for a formal party. On the other hand, you don't need a fancy invitation when you're inviting your kids to your child's birthday party.
Too Much Invitation Text:
Because you want your invitations to be really nice and unique, it's easy to go overboard on them.Too much textcan be overwhelming.Of course, you want to use some clever phrases or a bit of poetry to spruce it up, but if you put an epic poem or an essay on what friendship means, it could be way too much!
Let Them Know The Gift Situation:
While etiquette rules state you should not print any wording about gifts on your invitations, for informal parties, now days anything goes. It is recommended that when guests RSVP, that is the time to give gift registry information, but for something like a birthday party, it is common to add a phrase such as "Your presence is the only present required."
Using Regrets Only:
The phrase "Regrets Only" has been used more and more on invitations and has been known to cause many a hostess to panic.Who's coming to the party? If you want to knowwho's coming, need a head count to stay within your budget, or need a final count for a caterer or other vendor, use "RSVP",include a final date to respond, your phone number, email address or any other means of contact that makes it easy for guests to let you know they are attending.
Invitations are an essential part of your event planning, so have fun with them and get a little creative at Announcingit.com
