Special occasions are just that: special. It is a shame that sometimes we take for granted the finer moments and milestones of life, perhaps not giving them the pomp and circumstance that they deserve. Special occasions are varied, and include everything from weddings and graduations to anniversaries and religious ceremonies. When we celebrate special occasions, we want to have others like friends and loved ones join us in the festivities. That is why the invitation can play such an important role in the observance of your special occasion. Besides accomplishing the basic and obvious task of notifying potential guests about the logistical details of your event, invitations can also set the tone for the event’s theme and set proper expectations. Here are some things to consider as you prepare for a special occasion and find yourself in need of stellar invitations.
The Photograph
This really pertains to wedding invitations, but is also important for things like graduations and other occasions. When you seek to design your wedding invitation, the central piece that you will want to base the design around is the photo. To have a great photo, you will want to make sure you are posed the right way. It seems that over the past several years, there have been many new and creative pose ideas that have come to light. Everything from posing with pets and childhood memorabilia, to holding props have been creative ways that couples have posed to capture brilliant images for their wedding invitations. The key is to really showcase your collective personality as a couple and to make sure that it fits with the theme of your wedding and reception. Graduation photos can be approached in a similar manner. Capturing the personality of your grad and posing them to communicate their hobbies and interests can make their invitations stand out from the crowd.
The Design
There are so many possibilities when it comes to invitation design that it can become somewhat overwhelming. There are many places you can look online for inspiration, but ultimately a unique invitation design concept will be born as you channel your past experiences and the essence of what you are planning for your event. Choosing a color palette that matches the theme colors of your actual event is key as well, and something that some people tend to overlook.
The Paper
There are countless paper options that you can choose from for your invitation. You will have to decide between a variety of weights, textures and color shades. The paper can communicate a lot about your event as well, and some paper stocks will work better with specific designs. Just don’t scrimp on the paper make sure it is of good quality and will hold up in the mail.
If you live in the Salt Lake City area and find yourself in need of invitations for a special occasion, give AlphaGraphics a call. We can help with all aspects of the process, from start to finish, we can help with the design to the printing.