Wedding Invitations & Party Invitations | Invite Specialists in Brisbane
Set the mood with DIY and Pre-Made Invites
CONGRATULATIONS from My Big Event, on the big occasion that’s coming up!! We're Brisbane's specialists in wedding invitations and party invitations. Whether it’s a wedding, birthday, engagement, christening or another of life’s special events, here you’ll find a massive range of party invitations and party accessories. To make your big event a huge success, there are over 5,000 products to choose from – including custom-made and pre-printed invitations, stationery, party boxes, confectionery, banners, ribbons, candles, balloons and more.
Announce your event with an invitation that will inspire!
Did you know, that before printing was invented, the Town Crier would walk the streets and announce the news of the day, including news about a wedding! Luckily, you don’t have to do that... But you can still announce your wedding or other big event with style, class and inspiration.
You see, when you send wedding invitations or party invitations, you’re not just sending someone a piece of paper with event details on it.
Organising the wedding invitations or party invitations is when you get to set the mood and tone for the entire event, right from the beginning. By selecting the design, colours and look of the invitation, you can let your personality shine through. What’s more, at this stage of the preparations, it’s your opportunity to express how you feel about this momentous time in your life. Here at My Big Event, you’ll find an impressive range of high quality stationery, paper and accessories to do all that.
DIY & Pre-Made Invites - Flexible options for all budgets
The great thing about our different options is that there’s something to suit everyone.
Some people love to make their own wedding invitations or party invitations. Others want us to take care of it all. And some people want something in the middle. So, you decide how involved you want to be in making the wedding invitations or party invitations, based on your budget, how much time you have, and how interested you are putting invitations together.
You decide from the 3 DIY & Pre-Made Invite options:
1. DIY Invites - With this option, you get to design, print and guillotine the wedding invitations or party invitations yourself. The stationery and materials are sold off-the-shelf for you to create. Perfect if you love being crafty, are on a tight budget, have the time for DIY Invites or are looking for the most cost-effective option.
2. Ready-to-assemble - If you’re happy to do some of the work but still want to save costs, this DIY & Pre-Made Invite option is great for you. We’ll design, print, guillotine and get the stationery ready for you to put together yourself. With this option, you’ll also get FREE printing of guest names on the wedding invitations or party invitations and the envelope labels – as long as you give us your guest details on the required electronic format.
3. Fully Assembled – If you just want someone to take all the time and hassle out of the process, then you can ask us for this fully Pre-Made Invite option where everything is taken care of. Get fully completed wedding invitations or party invitations so you don’t have to worry about a thing. With this option, you’ll also get FREE printing of guest names on the wedding invitations or party invitations and the envelope labels – as long as you give us your guest details in the required electronic format.
Don’t forget your party accessories
You can also find all your party accessories right here in our massive 5,000 product range. Give your guests a gift of appreciation with party boxes, bomboniere gifts or confectionery. Liven up your event venue and get it ready for a party with decorations, banners, ribbons, candles and balloons.
Easy online ordering process
Get excited and start planning for your big event today! Either buy online right NOW, or visit either of our Brisbane stores at Westfield Chermside or Westfield Carindale. Delivery is FREE for all Australian orders over $100.
Wedding Invitation Etiquette
Timing
Traditionally, wedding invitations are sent out 2-3 months prior. However, if some of your guests are travelling from interstate or overseas, this time frame is often longer. If you don’t want to send out your wedding invitations too soon, a good idea is to send out Save the Date cards first.
Quantity
It is important to remember that, unlike many other aspects of your wedding preparations where quantities are based on the ‘number of heads’, when it comes to wedding invitations this isn’t the case. A good guide is to halve the number of guests and add 10-15%. For example, if you were expecting 80 guests, a wedding invitation order of 45-50 is likely to be correct.
RSVP Date
The RSVP date printed on your wedding invitations should be set at a minimum of two (2) weeks prior, or possibly longer if required by your reception venue. However, if you have a ‘B-List’ of guests you’d like to invite, it’s a good idea to set the RSVP date on the ‘A-List’ 4-6 weeks before your wedding. This way, you’ve got enough time to send out the second round of invitations.
Wishing Well Cards
These days, many couples prefer to receive a monetary gift, rather than 3 toasters, 4 dinner sets and a cupboard full of towels. To avoid this, simply add a Wishing Well Card inside the envelope, alongside your Wedding Invitation. The wording usually comprises of a cleverly crafted poem.
Maps/Directions
If the location of your wedding ceremony or reception is a little out of the way or you’d like to be 100% sure your guests know where to go, a Map or Directions card is nice to add. These details are printed on a separate card, usually smaller than your wedding invitation.
Following-up RSVPs
So you’ve taken the time to send your guests beautiful wedding invitations. You’ve included your contact details and an RSVP date. If after a week they still haven’t replied, the best thing to do is to phone them.
