No matter the budget, most brides are looking for easy, yet painless ways to cut wedding costs. By making your own wedding invitations, you can do just that and at the same time add the important personal touches that cannot be done at a commercial printing shop. Here are some tips for making your own wedding invitations:
Spend Some Time Working on the Layout.
You do not need fancy design software to make beautiful wedding invitations. A basic word processing program has the capability of creating a simple text layout that can meet your needs and be quite lovely. More advanced publishing software will allow you some additional design elements. An easy way to get creative with the layout and design is to use an invitation template. Templates are available inexpensively online and can be customized exclusively for you. There are several websites offering printable templates. Some are even available as kits and can include templates for RSVP cards, thank-you cards, save-the-date cards, bottle labels, and more.
Seek Out the Perfect Paper.
With the recent rise in popularity of paper crafting, brides can easily find a myriad of papers that reflect their personal style, interests, or even their wedding theme. Papers can range from simple blank card stock to handmade recycled paper or embossed floral paper to printed pattern paper. Check out your local scrapbook or craft supply store. In person you can feel the weight and texture of the papers, which can be hard to guess if you exclusively shop online. Most stores are happy to order you as much paper as you need and some will even offer a discount for bulk orders.
Add a Personal Touch with Embellishments.
While you are at the local scrapbook or craft store looking at paper, don't forget to check out the nearly infinite selection of embellishments. Ribbons, buttons, bows, stickers, stamps, gems, rhinestones, charms, the list goes on and on. Accent a basic invitation with stamps and jewels, or add elegance to a printable template with a single rhinestone. This is where you want to let your personality and style shine through. Again, most stores will happily order you additional supplies.
Whether you choose to make a basic layout on simple card stock or come up with a creative combination of a printable template on embossed paper accented with charms and ribbon, when you make your own wedding invitations, you save money and you truly give your guests a piece of yourself.
Delilah Hatch is a WAHM, and avid arts and crafts enthusiast. For more helpful tips, ideas, and step by step tutorials to make your own wedding invitations be sure to check out her website www.Do-it-yourself-invitations.com.
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