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. Finally, place your order at three months and be all set to send them out at the two-month mark.
Mehendi Tips
Do's
Wash the area to be decorated with a good soap (one with a mud base) and water.
Mehendi should be kept for 2-3 hours till it is fully dry.
Scrape off the dry Mehendi and do not wash it with water for atleast 24 hours, to ensure maximum colour.
Apply a mixture of lemon and sugar, atleast twice, to the dry area.
After the tattoos are dried completely get some steam passing through cloves over the gas and apply Vicks for a good darkened color.
When the Mehendi starts fading and appears patchy, it can be removed by applying cosmetic body bleach.
Dont's
Do not use an oily soap as this can prevent the color from setting properly
After the tattoos are applied avoid washing the area with soap or water
Avoid staying close to the air conditioner as it dries up the mehendi
Before selecting your wedding invitation card
Wash the area to be decorated with a good soap (one with a mud base) and water. 
Do not use an oily soap as this can prevent the color from setting properly 
