Most couples usually have an idea of what they want for their wedding, but articulating their preferences can be a challenge. Learning the basic terms used for certain wedding needs is one way by which couples can easily communicate with their suppliers.

Along with the various options for wedding invitation designs are the different terms used for techniques and elements. To help couples pick the kind of invitations they want, we've listed down some of the commonly used terms and explained them in our gallery below.

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