Easy internet access to discounted and affordable hotel rates has sounded the death knell for the standard tariff, or rack rate posted at hotel reception desks. Whilst some still prefer traditional telephone reservations and the corresponding rates, many more are saving themselves money by booking their accommodation though the Internet, where an online booking can often deliver the same hotel, on the same dates, for much cheaper rates.

Many people are actually discovering websites with the sole purpose of finding and providing comparisons on almost anything you might want to purchase from discount hotels and airline tickets to rental cars and cruises. All you need to do is get online.

It really is as simple as logging on to the web and using a search engine to find websites containing information on cheap accommodation rates. When searching, it’s important to be specific in your query to avoid getting search results from too broad an area. There’s a lot of information on the web, and this can work for you, especially if you remember that you can search using a number of search engines if you don’t immediately find the discount accommodation you are after although you will generally get the best results from using the larger search engines.

Having identified websites that can provide you with discount hotel prices, all that remains is to do a little more research on the websites themselves. Why? Many of the sites you come across will offer similar low prices, however if you put in a little effort, you will be able to weed out those sites that offer more expensive accommodation and I the process save yourself money making the search worthwhile.

You can search by region, or specific hotel chain, as you try to find discount rates that match your needs. The results can be surprising, especially if you have already called to enquire about the standard rates from the same hotels.

Finally, having found discounted rates that match what you are looking for, many sites offer secure online connection for booking and payment, although you should always remember top make a note of your booking confirmation number as this will serve as a guarantee that you will receive the cheap hotel rates you found.

A wedding invitation is a letter sent to a person, asking the recipient to attend a wedding. They are typically mailed out 6 weeks before the wedding date. Wedding invitations can sometimes have fancy writing on them known as calligraphy.

Other types of printing include Engraving, Thermography, Letterpress printing and sometimes Blind Embossing. Most of time, they are mailed in double envelopes. The inner envelope can be lined in a matching color, is not gummed and fits into the outer envelope. The outer envelope is gummed for sealing and addressing.

Along with the wedding invitation, the ensemble may also include a respond card or folder and envelope. The respond card or folder is traditionally used for gathering totals for the caterer and getting a general number of guests attending. The recipient is asked to mail back the respond card or folder roughly two weeks before the wedding or by the date indicated. The envelope is pre-addressed and pre-stamped by the wedding party for ease.

Other pieces often included in the ensemble are the reception card or folder, map or direction card, and accommodation information. The reception card simply lists the addresses and times of any post-wedding events, such as a cocktail hour, dinner or dance. Map or direction cards provide details about the location of the wedding and reception.

The accommodation information gives helpful tips about airfare, transportation or hotel arrangements for out-of-town guests. Local attractions may be featured as well. Often times the accommodation information is sent in advance with the save the dates.

A save the date is similar to an invitation and is mailed up to one year before the wedding date. Save the dates simply announce that the wedding date has been set and encourages recipients to plan for the event. It is not used as a a substitute for the wedding invitation and typically mentions that an invitation will follow.