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Don't forget to mark your calendars for National Wedding Invitation Day - the perfect time to start planning and designing your dream wedding invitations!
Mark your calendars for July 16 because it's time to celebrate National Wedding Invitation Day! Did you know that wedding invitations have been around since ancient times, when they were used to announce and invite guests to important celebrations and events? Today, wedding invitations are an essential part of planning a wedding and can range from traditional to modern designs. On this day, let's take a moment to appreciate the beauty and significance of these invitations in bringing loved ones together for a special occasion. So get ready to send out those invites and make your big day even more special!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1400s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wedding Invitations in the Middle Ages</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the Middle Ages, weddings were announced by a town crier, making 'verbal invitations' the norm. </div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Introduction of Printed Invitations</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the 19th century, with the advent of the printing press, printed invitations started gaining popularity among the upper class.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mass Production Era</div><div class='timeline-text'>With advancements in printing technology during the 1950s, mass-produced wedding invitations became accessible and affordable for everyone.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Digital Invitations Emergence</div><div class='timeline-text'>With the rise of digital technology, e-invites started to be used as a more convenient and eco-friendly option for wedding invitations.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Custom Wedding Invitations Trend</div><div class='timeline-text'>The trend of custom-designed wedding invitations grew, reflecting the unique style and personality of the couple.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Wedding Invitation Day Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>The creation of National Wedding Invitation Day to celebrate the artistry and significance of wedding invitations. </div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Design your own wedding invitations</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative and design your own unique wedding invitations. You can use online tools or hand-craft them with your partner for a personal touch.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Send out virtual invitations</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>In the age of technology, consider sending out virtual wedding invitations to save time, money, and paper. Plus, you can add fun animations and music to make them stand out.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a wedding invitation making party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your bridal party or close friends and have a fun night of making wedding invitations together. Provide materials and snacks for a memorable and productive event.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a social media event page for your wedding</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use social media to your advantage and create an event page for your wedding invitations. Guests can RSVP and receive all the necessary information in one place.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Celebrate with a fancy dinner</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>What better way to celebrate National Wedding Invitation Day than by having a fancy dinner with your partner and discussing all the details of your upcoming wedding? Make it a special date night to remember.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a celebration of love and commitment</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Wedding Invitation Day is a special occasion in which couples can officially share their love with friends and family. It symbolizes the beginning of a new chapter in life and the excitement of starting a journey together as one.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's an opportunity to get creative</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Wedding invitations are not just pieces of paper, they are works of art that reflect the couple's personalities and style. National Wedding Invitation Day allows for creativity to flow and for unique and beautiful invitations to be created!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It brings loved ones together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Weddings bring together friends and family from near and far, and the invitation serves as a reminder of this special day. National Wedding Invitation Day gives loved ones an opportunity to come together and celebrate the happy couple's union.</p></div></div>
National Wedding Invitation Day is celebrated on July 16 every year. In 2024 National Wedding Invitation Day will occur on a Tuesday.
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