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Month: August 2019

Know everything about various formats and structures for your invitations!

Wedding Invitations

Hello everyone!

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It means a lot to all of us here, at the Customizing Creativity family, to have you here week-by-week reading, loving & enjoying all our blog posts!

We sincerely thank you!

Today, what we are going to talk about are the various structures & formats for your wedding invitations – this totally is the first look of your card, & it is with this, that your guest will get the first glimpse of what is inside.

The format / structure of the invitation also determines how much paper & printing goes into the card, thus finally determining your final costs as well.

For all you lovely people, we have put together a handy guide on some of the most popular & loved formats that not only look great but also make every card unique.

We totally understand that this is not what you do daily!
But is what we do each & every day & with all our heart & passion!

Hence, to make this easy-peasy for you, we have collated below a glossary of some technical words you should know before you read on!

Main Envelope / Outer envelope :
This is the first look of your invitation, as it is the outer most cover of your card. This is where your guest name & address will be written.

Folder / Jacket :
This is normally the second layer in your card – this is what you are pulling out of the main envelope. This acts as a holder for your inserts.
Not all invite formats have the folder, you’ll see more details on this as you read on.

Inserts / Leaves :
Your inserts are the different inlets of printed paper, that give information like date, time, venues, dress codes & family names. For most Indian / South – Asian weddings where there are multiple functions, having inserts / leaves makes it easier for you to create combinations for different events

We hope this helps, to make the forthcoming data easier to understand 🙂

Lets dive straight in!

1) The main envelope + folder + inserts (conventional & classic)

What this essentially includes is an envelope, then what comes next is the folder (which normally opens from the left, like a greeting card, or from the top).

When you further open the folder, you will see a pocket / holder for all the inserts for the functions!

This structure is one that has been used over the years, making it one of the most popular formats. It works really well for weddings or events, where the information needs to be split up in various date wise functions, specifically more than five, as this type of a folder can hold the inserts very well.


2) The Plain Jane (simple & timeless)

In this style, we have the envelope opening directly into the insert(s).
What this means is that, there is no separate folder / jacket for the inserts, thus reducing the amount of paper used & printing done.
Incase you’d like to cut costs or reduce usage of paper & printing, this proves to be a good alternative to the previous format.

This format works really well for Save the dates / Engagement invitations / single events as this is great for cards that do not have too much information.


3) The pocket style (a twist to the classic envelope)

This is pretty much like an old school envelope, but with an expandable pocket, more like a clutch pouch.

It is great when you have multiple events, as it can hold the inserts well, but also does not look empty when your guest may be receiving only one insert.


4) The envelope-cum-folder (convenient & compact)

This structure has been one of the most trending formats over the past 2-3 years!

This is actually a tri-fold envelope, which also acts as a holder for the inserts – as when this opens up, it has a pocket to keep them in place.

This uses lesser paper than the first format & is a compact version of the same!


5) The 4 fold opening (all about the drama)

This opening style, as the name suggests, opens from all 4 sides.

This structure does not have a separate folder to it, as the four fold itself acts as an envelope-cum-folder, thus minimizing use of paper!


6) The gate fold (royalty at it’s best)

This style, essentially opens up from the centre, resembling a gate.
The gate fold is normally used as a replacement to the traditional folder that holds the inserts & hence it does need to go in an envelope.

The reason for this is that, incase you do not put it in an envelope, the inserts may fall out from the top end of the gate fold.


7) The origami folding (experimental & fun)

This is one of our favourites! As the name suggests, it has a quirky folded origami folder.

Though the folding can be a little cumbersome at times, it does make for an interesting & off-beat shape, making the card look really out-of-the-box.

We can create a host of shapes & folding types so make it look unique to your style!


8) The book style (dreamy & vintage)

In this format, all your inserts are bound together in a book like structure, almost like a story book.
This is one of the most royal formats we use!

The only downside of the book style, is that, it does not give you the flexibility to make combinations of inserts, incase all your guests are not invited to each event / function.

And because of this, it is very popular with destination weddings, as every guest gets invited to every event, thus doing away with the management of multiple inserts.


All of the above can have a spine to make it look like a box, a magnet, a wax seal, a monogram sticker, etc.

These variations make the card look interesting as well as fun.
But we are always looking to create new concepts & creative adaptions of the humble envelope!

Stay tuned for lots of new things coming up this wedding season!

#Protips :-

– The heavier the card, the more it will cost to courier or ship. So do keep that in mind while deciding on your format & paper thickness

– Make sure there is enough space to write your guest name & address on every envelope.

Should you have any feedback or want us to cover any particular topic, feel free to let us know!
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For any further questions, we’re just an email away & we will try to help you resolve any queries you may have!

We can be reached on info@customizingcreativity.in

You can take a look at some of our latest work via these links :-
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We’d love for you to #startyournewbeginningwithus

Until next time,
Disha & Harsh Munshaw
Customizing Creativity

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5 factors that determine the cost of your wedding invitations and stationery!

Wedding Invitations
Wedding Invites, Wedding Invitations

Hey there!
Thank you so very much for being here with us today!
We’re so glad to see you reading this blog post which we have so lovingly put together for you! 🙂

You can go through our blog posts on various topics that will help you through the process of understanding every small detail that will make the entire process so much more easier for you.

Also do visit our ‘Etsy Shop‘ for DIY Save the dates, Invitations & Stationery Templates that are available for quick edits and instant downloads:

Please click here : https://www.etsy.com/in-en/shop/CustomizingDIY

We have listed them all down for you! 🙂

1) OUR TOP 5 FAQS TO CONSIDER BEFORE SETTING OUT TO DECIDING ON YOUR WEDDING MONOGRAM OR YOUR WEDDING LOGO

2) THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND BEFORE SENDING OUT YOUR SAVE THE DATE

3) THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND BEFORE APPROACHING YOUR INVITATION DESIGNER

4) HOW TO CREATE YOUR DESIGN BRIEF?

5) HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT INVITATION DESIGNER FOR YOU?

6) ALL ABOUT WEDDING INVITATION AND STATIONERY TIMELINES

7) EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT INVITATION PRINTING TECHNIQUES AND PROCESSES

So you may know exactly what you want in terms of design for your invitations, overall look & feel is clear & you may have even shortlisted your dream invitation designer!

Eventually, a lot of things boil down to the moolah!
It may be your “dream invitation” but you may still need to work around a realistic budget to make something beautiful just for you!

And today that is exactly what we’re going to be talking about!

All brides & grooms want everything! And why not?
But that doesn’t mean that we need to get into debt for our invitations!

There are a lot of factors that determine how much your invitation or stationery can cost.

Hence, we have put together a few insights that can help you get something you absolutely love, without breaking the bank!

Let’s begin!


Factor 1 : Your quantities

This one is super important for quoting.
Remember! For your Save the Dates or your invitations, you need to calculate your quantities based on the number of households you will be sending these, not as per your guest count.

For most Indian weddings, where we may have more than one event / function, we may also have a varying guest list – so even the number of inserts one may require for each event / function may vary & hence that may bring down or bring up your cost.

You may want to read through our blog post on what answers to have ready before meeting your invitation designer.


Factor 2 : Format of the invitation card

By this, what we mean is – the size, the layout, the opening style, the number of pieces in each set, etc.
A belly band, a four-fold envelope, a gate-fold jacket, an envelope-cum-folder, etc. – all of these are considered to be the formats of your invitation.
Also, a card with a box or a bag will surely cost more than one without – this is also considered as a format.

These above details determine the amount of paper (or any other material) to be used & the amount of printing to be done.

Hence it is a very very important part of the quote.

You can read through our blog post on how to create your design brief.


Factor 3 : Printing processes & techniques

Once your designs are ready, the printing processes you choose or the techniques that are required for that particular design have a big role to play in your costing!

Printing details like, the amount of foiling, embossing, letterpress, laminations, laser cutting, etc. are some of the most popular & widely used printing & post printing processes.

For example : An invitation with foiling is likely to cost much lesser than one which has a detailed laser cut design.

Read our blog post about various printing techniques used for invitations.


Factor 4 : Material of printing & its thickness

The base of your invitation could be paper, cardboard, fabric, wood, acrylic or any other material that forms the base of your printing.
This is again one of the main factors that the quote depends upon.

For example : An invitation printed on paper is likely to be more cost effective than one printed on wood or acrylic.

Not only the material, but also the thickness of the material affects the cost.

For example : A card that is 300 gsm stock paper versus a card which is 600 gsm stock paper will surely cost a lot lesser, without compromising your design on the front.


Factor 5 : Double side or Front & Back printing

This decision is mostly based on how much content you have and if it will fit best on one or two sides for each event.
Or it may not be the text, but you may want to have a design or artwork printed on the both sides of the card, which means double the printing – hence again, that could jump up your cost.

#Protips :-

– Decide on where to save & where to splurge on the printing, only once you have the design ready, so you have more clarity on which process will work best for it.

– Even if it is a little over your budget, printing techniques can make anything breathtakingly beautiful – it’s a really special touch. If it’s something you can swing, you definitely should.

You may have your heart set on something, and maybe you can’t get the same look or feel unless you’re going with foil, and while that is definitely pricier, we can find other things to cut down on.

Sometimes you have to make tough choices when it comes to your invitations & stationery, and it’s hard to know where to splurge and where to save.

Our goal is that, no matter what your budget, you should have beautiful invitations that perfectly reflect the mood of your event & your personal style!

Feel free to pick & choose what works best for you & your pocket – that’s always the bottom line!

Should you have any feedback or want us to cover any particular topic, feel free to let us know!
We lovingly invite you to subscribe to our blog for upcoming articles & future blog posts.

For any further questions, we’re just an email away & we will try to help you resolve any queries you may have!

We can be reached on info@customizingcreativity.in

You can take a look at some of our latest work via these links :-
Website : www.customizingcreativity.in
Instagram handle : instagram.com/customizing_creativity
(don’t miss out on our IGTV series for further insight into this topic)
Facebook page : Facebook.com/dishamehtadesign

We’d love for you to #startyournewbeginningwithus

Until next time,
Disha & Harsh Munshaw
Customizing Creativity

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