In addition to offering the basic information, you give the recipients a hint at what the ceremony may entail. To make your invitations spectacular, use the following ideas:

It's a good idea to order your invitations at least three to four months prior to the wedding, when your guest list should be finalized. You should have a general concept of your invitation design at least seven to eight months before the wedding, which means you will need to be looking at various stationery shops by the six-month mark, then iron out the details during your subsequent visits.

You will need to take into account the various unexpected things that can happen, such as late guest additions, mistakes, and other mishaps, so you must order 25 percent more invitations than you plan to need.

Your invitations should include the names of the hosts, the bride and grooms names, your date, what day it is, the time of your event, the address of your ceremony and reception, and the necessary information to RSVP or a response card. A response card is the easiest way to insure you will receive an RSVP and adding a card with a map is incredibly considerate for your guests.

Invitation prices will vary widely; the type of ink or typeface you choose, as well as the kind of printing for the invitation and the place you purchase them, and even the number you order will affect the price. Expect to spend from $1 to $50 per invitation.

The cost can skyrocket fast when you go with superior quality paper and envelopes, custom designs, and colored ink. To conserve costs, you can use postcards for your responses rather than cards and pre-addressed envelopes; some brides-to-be set up a toll-free phone number that guests can call with their RSVP.

Here's a word you need to know: thermography. It's one of the most widely used printing methods, because it's far less expensive than engraving and you can hardly tell the difference between the two forms.

Type up a list for your calligrapher as a handwritten list will lend itself to mistakes. Go over your list a few times and have someone else from your family take a look at it to double check it, as well.

And when you order your invitations, make arrangements to take them home or have them delivered to you as soon as possible, to give you plenty of time to work on addressing them.

You should weigh an invitation before you purchase your postage. If your invitation includes many inserts, it can cost more to mail it. A good plan is to take one down to the post office and weigh it, so, you can check the cost.

Another essential part of the process is to start the thank you-note project at the same time you are drawing up the guest list, which should be complete with all names and addresses. Make it easy on yourself and keep that list! Then when you're opening your wedding gifts, you can list the gift next to the name of the guest from your list.

Also, you are not yet married! Keep your new married monogram for the thank you notes. Your invitations should include your maiden name or monogram or your initials entwined with your intendeds.

If you wedding date is during the holidays or you're marrying at a faraway location, you must send your invitations at least 12 weeks prior to the ceremony. Invitations for local weddings can safely be mailed from 6-8 weeks before the event.

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