The first tangible evidence of a wedding
that any guest will receive is the wedding invitation, which means that this
should set the tone for the wedding and make the guests want to attend.
“The invitation and accompanying
stationery should reflect the style of the wedding with colour selection, theme,
motif and aesthetic, among other factors that help convey the level of
formality and overall vibe. A successful invitation suite will have guest
looking forward to the actual event in anticipation,” says Tina Ebanks of
Studio Two Sixteen.
As with many things in life, timing is
everything when it comes to wedding invitations. This is especially important
for weddings in Cayman, where guests may need to make travel arrangements from
across the globe.
“Invitations should ideally be sent out
four to six weeks prior to the event, although we’re seeing them sent out as
early as eight weeks which is best if Save-the-Date cards have not been sent,”
says Tina.
Of course, as with any element of the
wedding, it is important to find a designer who can produce an invitation that
will match your tastes, and Tina suggests taking a look at the designer’s
portfolio to see whether they share your design ethic.
“Once this has been determined, details
such as number of guests, invitation quantity and again, the overall style and
vibe you want to convey to guests are all important factors,” she says.
Some of the trends in wedding
invitations are blind letterpress or embossing, flowers, and pops of colour
that bring in personality, according to Tina.
“What’s so unique about invitation
design is that even when using something that’s trending, it can still be
customised to reflect the individual style,” she says.
In addition to invitations for weddings
or any other special occasion, Studio Two Sixteen provide all the pieces that
usually accompany the invitation such as Response and Insert Cards. All
‘day-of’ accoutrements including menus, programmes, place cards and all other
necessary pieces are offered in addition to events favours, favour containers,
luxury printing and design services.
“Studio Two Sixteen is all about the
bringing a client’s vision to light and it’s our goal to help each one achieve
the custom look they wish for while helping to alleviate some of the stress and
make the planning process enjoyable,” says Tina. WH
For more information, call 938-8363 or
visit
studiotwosixteen.com