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Monday 22 September 2014

Getting Ready To Choose Custom Anniversary Invitations

By Lessie Kaufman


Here are some tips to designing beautiful invitations with minimal stress. Choosing custom anniversary invitations to celebrate your special day is fun if you prepare for it. When you and your spouse have a private conversation about key decision points before you enter the store or design studio, you'll get what you want more quickly, cheaply, and with less hassle than if you walk in cold.

It's the job of a stationary designer and consultant to help you reach a decision about your invitations, but it's not quite that simple. Because commission is part of how these experts get paid, it's part of their job to try and make your shopping experience unfold as fast as possible, which can make the design decision stressful. It's also likely that they will present their most expensive, high quality offerings, which might not be right for your budget.

Before you start shopping, think about the cues your invitation will give to your guests about the kind of party you are throwing. Form a picture in your imagination of how your event will feel, and what it will be like. Whether you choose a fancy catered gala or a relaxed friendly potluck is up to you, but no matter your choice, think about the right invitation to match that vibe.

Find photos online or in magazines that reflect the vibe you are trying to create at your party. Share these pictures with the salesperson, so he or she can suggest the right elements for your invitation. From paper stock to design details, leverage the designer's expertise by clearly communicating the feeling you are trying to achieve.

It's also helpful to offer a list of five to ten key adjectives that describe the feeling you want your invitations to have. Brainstorm with your spouse before shopping to create a list together. Warm, impressive, relaxed, important, whatever the adjectives are, if you agree on the list it will make invitation designs a lot easier to agree on while shopping.

It's important to talk clearly and specifically about your budget. Know and agree on how much exactly you can spend maximum per invitation. This firm figure will let you work with the salesperson to achieve your design goals without confusion or frustrating negotiations in the moment.

Have an exit strategy, for if you need a break, or if one of you has decided this vendor isn't the right fit for you. You and your spouse should choose a code word that means you want to go outside and talk privately, one on one. Something like "I think the parking meter is going to run out" is discrete, and will let you leave without hurting your salesperson's feelings.

Shopping together and designing your invitations can be a fun activity as a couple. It's a great part of an anniversary celebration to collaborate on your purchase, and create something you are proud of that reflects your unique bond. Have fun combining your tastes and personalities in your invitation, just like you do in your romantic partnership!




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