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Maybe it’s the creative imagery and pure magic of the story that everyone loves so much, or maybe the idea of letting yourself fall into a new life full of adventure that makes it perfect for a wedding.

If you are looking for Alice in Wonderland wedding invitations, check out some of these darling designs:

The Key to the Little Door

Follow the White Rabbit

Welcome to Wonderland

Whoooo Arrre Youuuu, Mr. Caterpillar?

The Walrus & The Carpenter

A Mad Hatter Tea Party

Painting the Roses Red

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You can still add stripes to your late-summer, early fall wedding invitations with some of these charming designs: 

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• Grand Bahama Island:  You can look forward to a memorable mix of historic charm, modern attractions and ecological wonders on your visit to Grand Bahama Island. There’s truly something for everyone. The warm welcome you’ll receive is just extra insurance that you’ll return again and again. (courtesy of Bahamas.com)

Grand Romance Wedding Suite; Grand Bahamas Island.

• Nassau/Paradise Island:  You’ll find the capital city, Nassau on New Providence Island, neighbor to Paradise Island. Offering a distinct blend of international glamor and tropical ease, this unique island pair gives you the freedom to do everything or nothing at all. So, kick back. Enjoy. (courtesy of Bahamas.com)

Nassau Chic Wedding Suite, Nassau/Paradise Island.

• The Out Islands:  These hidden gems we call The Out Islands come in the form of small remote villages and a simple way of life. Here you’ll find some of the world’s most stunning beaches, dive sites, and fishing sites – a welcome surprise if you’re looking for that perfect mix of relaxation and adventure.  (courtesy of Bahamas.com)

Out Islands Wedding Suite, The Out Islands.

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Together, we’re also giving you a chance to win a dream honeymoon escape to Kamalame Cay, an exclusive private island hideaway located just off the coast of Andros in the Out Islands of The Bahamas.

Enjoy a luxurious week-long honeymoon package that includes:

* Roundtrip airfare for two
* Six nights accommodations in a Beach Suite including breakfast each morning and use of resort amenities, including golf carts, snorkeling equipment, kayaks, tennis courts, pools and more
* An indulgent Bath Butler service and a rejuvenating couple’s massage at The Spa at Kamalame Cay
* A private picnic excursion on a nearby deserted cay
* A romantic beach-side dinner for two
* And more!

To enter, simply visit our Dream Honeymoon Giveaway page and fill out the form.  The contest closes June 12, 2009, so make sure to enter!  Good luck!

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Tools and Materials

• Paper printed with personalized photos
• Ruler
• Bone folder
• Paper cutter
• Scrap paper
• Glue stick

How-To
1. To make an envelope liner, measure the width of your envelope, and subtract 1/4 inch. For the length, fold back the flap of the envelope, and measure from the bottom of envelope to tip of flap, just under the gummed strip. Using a paper cutter, cut a sheet of paper to these dimensions.

2. Slip the paper into the envelope, and fold the corners down just below the glue line, using a bone folder to create sharp creases. Remove the paper from the envelope, and cut off the corners along the folds.

3. Insert liner sheet into envelope, and fold down flap. Lift up the envelope flap, keeping the liner folded. Slip a piece of scrap paper under the liner flap to protect envelope from glue. Run the glue stick over the edges of the back of the liner.

4. Slip out scrap paper. Close down the outer flap over liner, and rub with fingertip to adhere glue to flap.

Idea Courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings

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Here are a few ideas to help you find wedding invitations inspiration in the classic books of your childhood:

The Wizard of Oz

Follow the yellow brick road to your own happily ever after!

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Alice in Wonderland

Invite your guests to get lost in an enchanted wonderland.

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The Giving Tree

Celebrate your marriage with a little inspiration from the book that taught us all the true meaning of selfless giving.

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Cinderella

For the ultimate in dreamy romance, serve as your own fairy godmother with these whimsical invitations.

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From L to R:  Two Birds Wedding Invitation; Enchanting Forest Wedding Invitation; Little Bird Wedding Invitation; Splendid Swirls Wedding Invitation; Delicate Humming Bird Wedding Invitation; Divine Doves Save the Date Card; Wedding Trellis Save the Date Card

From L to R: Spring Birds Shower Invitations; Perching Bird Gift Tag; Birds in Flight Place Card; Love Doves Save the Date Cards;  Hummingbird Garden Gift Tag

To view more bird themed wedding inivtations and stationery designs, click here.

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I am getting ready to buy my invitations.  I’ve been doing a ton of research online and I’ve pieced together a loose outline of what I want my invitations to say.  Before I get them printed, though, I wanted to make sure that my wording followed standard invitation etiquette.  Are there any phrases or words I should avoid?  What should I do to make sure my invitations are worded correctly?

Wordy Wedding Planner

Dear Wordy Wedding Planner,

This is a great question, and you’ve come to the right place–after all, we are the Wedding Paper Divas!  Before I go in to details, be sure to check out the new Etiquette Tool available when you are ordering wedding invitations from Wedding Paper Divas.  This tool will make it easy for any bride or groom to word their invitations.  Simply input specific details like names, places, and times and we will generate the perfect wording for your invitation!

Aside from the etiquette tool, there are certain things you should definitely avoid when writing your own wording.  You mentioned that you searched online to piece together an outline of your wording–be careful!  Gathering wording from different sources often does not flow well when pieced together.  Levels of formality can change from sample to sample and you can end up with an invitation that changes tone throughout.

Also, try to avoid the use of confusing or vague pronouns, or changing the voice throughout your invitation.  (i.e. “We invite you to our wedding” or “Their wedding will be on…”).  Make sure that the people getting married are mentioned by name.  Only use “We” or “Us” if you are the hosts and you are having a more casual wedding.

Finally, use wording that makes it clear who is hosting the wedding.  Never say something like “Come join us for the marriage of celebration of John & Jill”. Who is us?  The bride and groom?  The parents of the bride?

As you can see from these tips, it’s important to maintain the voice and level of formailty throughout your wording and to make the hosts clear.  For more tips, check out our Wedding Invitation Etiquette Page, and happy planning!

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