We can go months or even years without seeing certain members of our family or close friends. But we know that if there is a special occasion coming up, they will want to be there to share it with us.

Most of us will celebrate a handful of really special days in our lives such as our wedding day or the christening of our children. And it is at these special occasions that we want to see all of the important people in our lives.

The best way to ensure that they are there is by sending out invitations. And you can make your invitations really stand out by making them personalised. If your child is soon to celebrate their christening, then why not send invitations out with a photograph of your baby on them? Or if you are sending out wedding invitations, you can make them much more personal by incorporating a photo of you and your partner into the invitations.

Ensure that you send out your invitations as early as possible – particularly if your special day is in the summer months as your guests may want to book holidays around it.

If you’re soon to celebrate a big day, then choose some special invitations to tell the world about your occasion.