Invitation Design Basic Invitation 3

Question 1

Which design principle ensures that the most important information on an invitation stands out visually?

Accepted Answer

Hierarchy

Answer

Visual hierarchy guides the reader's eye to the most critical details first using size, weight, and placement.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a 'save the date' card compared to a formal invitation?

Accepted Answer

To notify guests of the event early so they can plan

Answer

A save the date is sent months in advance to alert guests, with a formal invitation to follow closer to the event.

Question 3

Which color scheme uses shades and tints of a single hue on an invitation?

Accepted Answer

Monochromatic

Answer

A monochromatic color scheme uses one base color in varying lightness and saturation for a cohesive look.

Question 4

What is a 'belly band' in invitation design?

Accepted Answer

A paper wrap that holds multiple invitation pieces together

Answer

A belly band is a strip of paper wrapped around the invitation suite to keep all inserts neatly bundled.

Question 5

When writing a time on a formal printed invitation, which format is considered most traditional?

Accepted Answer

Seven o'clock in the evening

Answer

Spelling out the time in words (e.g., 'seven o'clock in the evening') is the traditional formal convention.

Invitation Design Practice Test