When it comes to your wedding, you may be surprised by the wide variety of paper products you need to purchase and use in order to make everything move smoothly and to follow proper etiquette. Here is a look at some of what you may need to purchase:

• Announcement cards – used to announce that you have been engaged to your family and friends, but may also be used as invitations for an engagement party or a bridal
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• Invitations – come in a wide variety of colors, sizes, and shapes; may be printed professionally or hand made and printed at home
• Reception cards – sent to those that are invited to the reception but not to the wedding ceremony, which is becoming increasingly common among couples that are getting married for the second time
• RSPV cards – included in the wedding invitation along with an envelop with pre-paid postage so guests can let the couple know whether or not they will be attending the wedding
• Wedding programs – a small booklet handed out by the ushers that provides information about the wedding party
• Thank you cards – cards sent out 4-6 weeks after the wedding that are used to thank guests for attending the wedding and/or reception
• Guest book – a book in which guests sign-in and share a special thought if they wish, which makes for a great wedding keepsake
• Direction cards – included in the invitation and provides directions and a map to the location of the ceremony and/or reception

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If you are looking to add a unique twist to your wedding or if you are simply looking for a way to save money, you might want to consider making your own wedding invitations.  You may be surprised to learn that “do it yourself” wedding invitations do not have to look like cheapies.  In fact, with a little creativity, you can make some truly fancy and impressive wedding invitations.

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If you are planning the wedding of your dreams, but you are looking for some ways to save money, you may want to take a closer look at the invitations that you are sending. Obviously, you can purchase discount invitations or ones that are a little less elaborate, but there are other ways to save money on your invitations that you may not have considered.

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If you are planning to have a wedding that follows all of the steps of a traditional wedding, you will certainly be including a rehearsal dinner.  The rehearsal dinner is more than just one more thing you need to do for your wedding, however.  In fact, the rehearsal dinner is a great time for you and your closest family members and friends to get together and have some fun before the wedding starts.  In addition, it allows you to express your appreciation to your wedding party for all of the things they have done to help make your wedding a success.

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