When you hear the words "wedding cards" most people think of
the wedding cards sent to the happy couple to congratulate them
on their new life together. However, these are not the only
wedding cards needed. Despite this incomplete picture of wedding
cards, there are many kinds of wedding cards.
The first card considered in the preparation stages of a wedding
is the invitation. This card formally invites guests to the
wedding and reception, or just the wedding, or just the
reception. New invitation ideas that are becoming very popular
with certain ethnic groups and multi-religious couples are
indian scrolls.
The next card in the wedding card sequence is the table card.
This card includes the name of the guest and is used in a
seating arrangement at the reception. This card serves the
purpose of encouraging guests to get to know each other better
through sharing a meal or to keep guests away from each other
who are known to be unfriendly with one another.
You may also choose to have a wedding menu at the reception
which may also be printed on a wedding card. The menu informs
the guests of the food and drinks that will be served during the
reception.
A thank you card is the last wedding card needed. This card is
sent within a few weeks after the wedding. The bride and groom
usually send thank you cards to anyone who came to the wedding
to show appreciation to the guests for their attendance. Some
thank you cards are handmade cards complete with a photo of the
happy couple and handwritten with personal wording to each
guest. Other thank you cards are purchased at a stationary store
in bulk.
The traditional congratulations wedding cards can be purchased
in most department or specialty stores. Hallmark and Moonpig are
famous brands for beautiful wedding cards that express love and
congratulations to the newly weds. Wedding card designs run the
gamut from raised printing and designs to being decorated with
beading, ribbons, sequins, and glitter.
There are other specialized wedding cards such as cards from the
bride to her bridesmaids, a card from the bride to the groom and
vice versa, and cards from the couple to their parents and
others who participated in the wedding.
You can find a wedding card to fit every aspect of a wedding.
Consider making handmade cards for a very personal touch that
will not be forgotten. If you’re not the artistic type, Hallmark
and Moonpig have complete lines of wedding cards.