Test Your Advanced Knowledge of General Wedding Invitations

1. Emily is having a very formal, very traditional wedding. The ceremony is being held in a church and will be attended by more than 150 guests. Which of the following invitations would be the best choice for her wedding?
a) Deep maroon invitations, printed with black ink.
b) White or cream invitations, engraved with black ink.
c) A photo invitation with a picture of the happy couple on the front.
d) Any style or color would be appropriate for Emily’s invitations.

2. When you are choosing a style for your wedding invitation, which of the following should be your PRIMARY consideration?
a) You should choose invitations that will be consistent with the tone of your wedding.
b) You should choose invitations that match the theme of your wedding.
c) You should choose invitations that match the colors of your wedding.
d) You should pick any invitation style you love.

3. Which of the following printing methods would be the most expensive choice for your wedding invitations?
a) Thermography.
b) Lithography.
c) Engraving
d) Laser printing.

4. What is a proof?
a) A proof is a sample of what your wedding invitations are going to look like. You need to see one before your invitations are printed so changes can be made if necessary.
b) A proof is the document you provide to the stationer, including the exact wording you want included on the invitation.
c) A proof is a copy of your wedding invitations that you are allowed to have as a keepsake. Many couples frame their proof as a special memory of their day.
d) None of the above definitions for proof are accurate.

5.What is vellum?
a) Vellum is a type of satin ribbon often used a wedding invitation embellishment.
b) Vellum is a type of translucent paper frequently used as an overlay in wedding invitations.
c) Vellum is a style of wedding invitation where the sides fold over to form a jacket.
d) None of the above definitions for vellum are accurate.

6. Which of the following is NOT a reason why calligraphy is rarely used for creating the wording of wedding invitations?
a) Calligraphy is very expensive.
b) Calligraphy takes more time.
c) Calligraphy does not produce good results.
d) All of the above are reasons why more people do not choose calligraphy.

7. Traditionally, who should pay for the wedding invitations and related stationery?
a) The groom’s family covers the costs of the wedding stationery..
b) The groom covers the costs of the wedding stationery.
c) The bride’s family covers the costs of the wedding stationery.
d) The bride covers the costs of the wedding stationery.

8. Which of the following methods should you NOT use to invite guests to the wedding reception?
a) Send a separate reception card with each wedding invitation.
b) Add a note to the bottom of your wedding invitation, saying “Reception to Follow.”
c) Wait for guests to R. S. V. P. then mention the reception.
d) All of the above would be appropriate methods for inviting guests to your reception.

9. When should you send maps to your guests?
a) When guests R. S. V. P., you should mail or email them a map immediately.
b) When you send invitations to out-of-town guests, the map should be included automatically. For other guests, only send maps upon request.
c) When you send the save the date cards, you should mail maps to all of your guests at the same time.
d) When you send all of your invitations, they should include maps automatically.

10. Sharon is having a destination wedding in Honolulu, Hawaii. She wants to make sure all of her guests have plenty of time to make plans to attend the event. What does she need to do?
a) Send out save the date cards four to six months before the wedding.
b) Call all of her guests and let them know about her plans four to six months before the wedding.
c) Email all of her guests and let them know about her plans three to four months before the wedding.
d) Send out her invitations about two months in advance.

11. Your R. S. V. P. cards should be self-addressed and stamped when you include them with your wedding invitations. Whose address should be used on the cards?
a) The bride’s address.
b) The maid of honor’s address.
c) The bride’s parents’ address.
d) The hosts’ address.

12. How many thank you cards should you order as part of your wedding invitation stationery package?
a) You should order one thank you card for every invitation you plan to mail, plus a few extra just in case.
b) You should order twice as many thank you cards as invitations, plus a few extra just in case.
c) You should order one thank you card for each invitation, plus one for every two wedding announcements you send out, plus a few extra just in case.
d) You should order thank you cards after the wedding so you’ll know exactly how many you need.

13. Alyssa is having her wedding in the Japanese garden of a nearby botanical garden. Which of the following wedding invitation styles would be appropriate?
a) She could choose to have the invitations printed on rice paper instead of traditional paper to reflect the Asian elements of her location.
b) She could choose or design wedding invitations depicting cherry blossom trees because these are a traditional element in the Japanese garden.
c) She could have a professional photograph the site of the wedding and use it as the front or as the background for her invitations.
d) Any of the above options would be appropriate.