How Invitation Travelled across History?
No one denies the vitality of invitations to celebrate your special events with your loved ones or to inform people about the special events. Have you ever wondered who invented invitations? Because here is everything you need to know about history of invitations and invitation cards.
The history of invitations has been through a lot of diverse changes across the ages. Back in 1400’s era, the invitations were given in the form of oral sermons at any hot spot and whoever could hear that sermon was considered invited to the event. The trend of invitations on paper started in the middle of 1600’s with the first wedding invitation engraved on metal plate in 1642 which was then imprinted on the paper.
The history of written invitations took a turn in 18th century when people of elite class have access to reading and writing skills and sending a written invitation was considered as a social etiquette. The limitation of written invitations was caused by the lack of local people’s access to reading and writing skills. The written invitations were jeweled with wax seal showing a family status and for a royalty touch, art of calligraphy was introduced to the invitations.
After calligraphy, the letterpress printing was introduced where a special ink was used on the paper through engraved pressing followed by layer of tissue paper to avoid smudging of ink. The invitation era witnessed an invention called lithography in late 1800’s which inspired the mass production of wedding invitations in written form. The customization of invitations was introduced through Telegram technique which got all the right fame because of its ability to customize the wedding invitations. One could change the text, color of fonts and picture in the background in Telegram wedding invitation. It was considered one of the most popular vintage trends in invitations.
How Invitation Travelled across History?
With advancements in technology, the photo thermography was applied in invitations to create raised letters on paper through heat. This invention added a remarkable point in the value of beautiful yet affordable invitation content. In early 1950’s, the cinema industry had a great influence on the invitation designs which introduced the comic style to attract the viewers. Along with thermography, a lot of new ideas were introduced for printing of invitations, but this did not stop the crafting of handmade invitations. The protection of invitations was made sure through introducing envelopes.
In 20th century, the invitations had a breakthrough in terms of vast variation of designs and formats. With introduction of enchanting colors and fonts on different kinds of papers made the invitations a mandatory gadget in weddings. Now, the designs could be chosen by the host and printing press did the rest. It did not stop there as the 21st century introduced a whole new impression of designs and modes of sending invitations, yes, the digital era where you do not need a piece of paper to invite someone to your weddings or special events.
Do you think a digital picture with direct details of an event can send your courtesies and love to your loved ones? I am forced to disagree here. Human nature is designed to tend more towards love and affection than mere formalities. Invitation cards are made to make your loved ones feel valued and loved. They anticipate the warmth of invitation and expect nothing but warm welcome on the event day.