Invitation Design Basic Invitation 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which element on an invitation tells guests where the event will be held?
- Venue (Correct answer)
- RSVP line
- Dress code
- Host name
Correct answer: Venue
The venue line specifies the physical location where the event will take place.
Question 2: What does 'RSVP' stand for in the context of invitation design?
- Répondez s'il vous plaît (Correct answer)
- Reserve Seats Very Promptly
- Request Specific Venue Preferences
- Reply Soon Via Phone
Correct answer: Répondez s'il vous plaît
RSVP is a French phrase meaning 'please respond' that requests guests confirm their attendance.
Question 3: When designing a formal wedding invitation, what is the standard order of information?
- Host names, event details, venue, date/time (Correct answer)
- Date/time, venue, host names, event details
- Venue, date/time, event details, host names
- Event details, host names, date/time, venue
Correct answer: Host names, event details, venue, date/time
Formal invitations traditionally begin with host names, followed by event description, venue, and date/time.
Question 4: What is the recommended minimum font size for body text on a printed invitation?
- 10–12 pt (Correct answer)
- 6–8 pt
- 16–18 pt
- 20–24 pt
Correct answer: 10–12 pt
Body text at 10–12 pt ensures readability on printed invitations without overwhelming the design.
Question 5: Which invitation component is used to collect dietary restrictions or meal choices?
- Response card (Correct answer)
- Inner envelope
- Reception card
- Direction card
Correct answer: Response card
A response card (RSVP card) often includes fields for meal selection or dietary needs.
Question 6: What does 'bleed' mean in printed invitation design?
- Artwork that extends beyond the trim edge (Correct answer)
- Ink that smears on the paper
- White space around the border
- A color that fades from dark to light
Correct answer: Artwork that extends beyond the trim edge
Bleed is the extra artwork area that extends beyond the cut line to prevent white edges after trimming.
Question 7: Which paper finish gives an invitation a shiny, reflective surface?
- Glossy (Correct answer)
- Matte
- Vellum
- Linen
Correct answer: Glossy
Glossy paper has a reflective coating that makes colors appear vivid and bright.
Invitation Design Basic Invitation 2
Which element on an invitation tells guests where the event will be held?