Invitation Envelopes – Make or Break Your Party
What will separate your party from all the other events of the
season? Of all the planning that goes into your special
occasion, there is no excuse to forget about specialty
envelopes. Your invitation is the first impression that you and
your party will have. There are many ways to make your
invitations and envelopes the hit of the party.
How important are the invitation envelopes? The invitation
envelope is the first contact that you will have with your guest
list. You are working hard to create a theme for your get
together, and your envelopes need to reflect the theme. If you
are having a wine tasting party, let your guests know
immediately when they grab the mail. For a baby shower, your
envelopes should reflect baby images.
Choose Your Envelope – Tough to Decide
Envelope styles are cooler than ever. Many craft and scrap
booking stores have some of the best options no matter what your
theme is. Some of the best envelopes are those that have never
been seen before. Here are some of the latest design ideas:
- Vellum.
This semi-transparent paper is smooth. It is available in glossy
and matte, in just about any color you can imagine. - Square envelopes. A shift from the norm is the square
version of the commodity. The square shape definitely sticks out
in the mail. - Clear Translucent. A unique alternative
that offers a glimpse inside. - Foil-lined. Linings are a
great way to add color and texture to your invitation. Set the
color theme of the evening. - Linen. Classy, yet relaxed.
Linen envelopes should be reserved for special occasions. - Metallic Foil. More than just lining, the metal sheet-style
envelope leaves nothing to be desired. - Plastic button
and string envelopes. Trendy and vibrant. A summer pool party
complete with waterproof invitation envelopes.
These are just a small selection of the envelopes that are
available. You’ll be surprised how inexpensive these party
favors are. Buying in bulk is still the best option. Envelopes
are sold in units from one to one thousand.
Personalize Your Invitation or Envelope
Now that you have some ideas for the style and design of the
special envelope for your gathering, there is more work to do.
Customize your envelopes and make a theme that best represents
your party plans. The ideas are numerous, but all are quite easy
to put together. Create them yourself, or enlist the help of
your friends. Some ideas that never go unnoticed:
- Stickers. A classic, yet favorite method of adding charm.
Everyone likes stickers, and they can be found in every
variety. - Paper doilies. Add vintage form to your
favorite envelope. - Rubber stamp
kits. They’re available in all shapes, styles, and themes.
You can pick your own color. - Glitter. A fan favorite
for young and old. All colors and sizes. - Yarn and
ribbon. Available anywhere. You make the design how you want
it.
Getting the most out of your gathering begins with the planning.
For your guests, it begins with the invitation. Make them
excited for your event as soon as they look through the mail.
About the author:
Robb Ksiazek is an author and publisher for Checks-4U.com. He has
researched and written about the little things that make a
difference in the paper supply industry, from personal and
business checks to envelopes and address
labels. Turn the ordinary into extraordinary.