Thinking about your wedding invitations! The options are many, so you're unsure where to begin. Use this handy checklist to concentrate your thoughts and zero in on your dream invite.

What STYLE are you looking for?
- Traditional
- Modern
- A blend of the traditional and modern
- Casual and funky
- Handmade-style paper

Any thoughts on the LETTERING?
- Traditional
- Engraving
- Calligraphy
- Modern type

The SIZE
- Plain envelope size
- Traditional folded
- Portrait/ Landscape/ Square

WORDING
- Grandparents/ Uncle as hosts
- Bride's parents as hosts
- Groom's parents as hosts
- Both parents as hosts
- Couple as hosts

NAMES AND INFORMATION TO BE LISTED
- Bride, Groom (need we even say it!!)
- Bride's parents
- Groom's parents
- Wedding date and time
- Wedding venue name and address
- Reception venue name and address
- Hosts contact address

SPECIAL REQUESTS/INSTRUCTIONS to be included
- Gifts (If you do not expect gifts)
- Direction to the Venue (A new or little known wedding venue)
- Url of your wedding webpage
- Reply Card

Now that you have a game plan, start meeting with stationers and designers. Read magazines. Look at the invitations your friends and family selected. Or ask WeddingSutra for advice. Finally, place your order at three months and be all set to send them out at the two-month mark.