Some issues to consider when choosing wedding invitations include :

Cost - taking into account the number of cards required, set a budget and stick to it. This will enable you to narrow down what is possible and what is beyond reach.

Print run - it is wise to print an overrun of between 10 to 15 percent. These additional cards may come in handy should you decide to increase your guest list. To do small volume reprints after the initial print run would be costly.

Lead time - better early than late. Certain times of the year require a longer lead time than others. Also, do make sure there is sufficient time allocated to write and mail the cards as well as for guests to respond.

Design - traditional, contemporary or quirky? A reproduction of an existing design may be less expensive as compared to a customised one.

Colour - is there an overall theme that should be adhered to?

Paper quality - although many feel that invitations may ultimately be discarded by recipients, it is still good to use paper of reasonable quality. Afterall, invites set the tone of your wedding at the onset.

Wording - being politically correct is important to ensure that all parties concerned are happy with the outcome i.e. the bride and groom and their parents.