Planning a wedding is probably one of the happiest but most stressful moments of your life. This time can be challenging and finding ways to shortcut your “to do” list without diminishing the end result can sometimes seem impossible. One of the the most personal and important decisions you will make is the invitation. Fear not, because today it is possible to find all sorts of wedding invitation kits that will actually make it easy for you to make your own invitations and add that personal touch to your special day.
So where can you find the best deals and selections for wedding invitation kits and how do you get started? These kits can sometimes be found at local stores in your area and usually at very reasonable prices.
For the hottest deals and selections, online is probably your best choice. Most online stores offer the best prices for these invitations that allow you to “do it yourself” so you can add your own personal touches when “one size fits all” just won’t do. Kits online are more often than not a lot less expensive than you might think, so make sure you do your homework. Online makes it easier and faster to search through hundreds of different options with the push of a button saving time which is precious when planning a wedding.
Many kits actually come with the instructions you need to get started. While searching, make sure that the wedding invitation kits you are looking for have everything you need or want so you can produce your own beautiful invitations for your once in a lifetime day.
Printable wedding invitation kits can be very cost effective with savings as much as 50%. With basic computer skills and a printer, you are on your way. Instructions and templates are provided and they are easy to use. This enables you to add your own unique style to your wedding. After all, it is your wedding so why should your invitation be an “off the rack” version when you can design your own and experiment until you find the perfect one. Your choices are abundant when you choose to do your own.
Should I make my own invitations?
Generally, a smaller wedding is an ideal scenario for creating your own wedding invitations and is a great option. Most places require a minimum order and by doing it yourself you won’t be faced with a large amount of waste at the end of the day.
Making your own wedding invitations also gives you the ability to create your own programs and thank you cards as well to match the theme of your invitations. All in all it will represent you from start to finish without costing a fortune and spending a lot of extra time searching for the additional add-ons.
Wedding invitation kits allow you to express your creativity unlike the traditional method. You and your soon to be spouse are able to let your imagination run wild and experiement with different colors, fonts, designs…whatever suits your personality.
Drawbacks?
Planning is needed. But then, anything for a wedding requires planning so why should this be any different. Just be sure before you buy, that you know what your theme is and what your general plan is for the invitation.
It is a little more time consuming doing it yourself but if you recruit some help, you could make it a “fun family” day and have drinks and snacks as you all work together to create a beautiful one of a kind invitation.
Proofreading is a must. If you are not a good proofreader, then have another family member proof it for you so you avoid reprinting and redoing. Inevitably, there is always the chance you will have to redo some but why not try and avoid potential problems by being a little more diligent? Make sure to buy a little more paper than you need in the event this should occur.
You might even consider purchasing a wedding planning guide to help with everything from what to put on the invitation to how many guests to invite. This helps alleviate a lot of stress and can save valuable time when you have something you can follow step by step.
Doing it yourself also enables you to find that “one of a kind” card or that unusual paper and color that no one else will have. New designs, new designers, special paper, that unique color – all at your fingertips.
Wedding invitation kits not only provide you with the ability to create your own special invitation with your personal “signature stamp’ but they can also be fun and kind to your budget.
So start browsing and have some fun – you deserve it.
Everyone loves weddings. Why not add a little something extra to your wedding invitations? Why not create photo wedding invitations? Many of the invitations printed these days come with photos of the happy couple taken with the aid of a digital camera.
Pictures taken from digital cameras are easy to process and convert into picture wedding invitations.
Here are some ideas to consider in designing your photo wedding invitations:
Choose a traditional pose in an unusual surrounding. For example formal attire at the beach.
Tell a story. Take your picture where you met or got engaged.
A silhouette shot can look amazing. Take your shot at sunset on the beach or any skyline or in a field of flowers.
Tinting your photos is another option. Just like traditional black and white or sepia you can tint with pink or blue or green; whatever colour to match your wedding colours. A lightly tinted photo can transform a plain wedding invitation. Adding a splash of colour to a black and white photo in one or two places is fast gaining in popularity.
Photo Wedding Invitations - Ideas - Add a Splash of Color
Make the sky blue, color the flowers yellow, or paint your shoes a bright red. Far from distracting, it can really make your photo wedding invitation pop!
These tips will make the photos for your wedding invitations absolutely spectacular. It’s amazing how much impact a single effect can have, but you can’t miss the results when you see your finished wedding invitations pictures!
What you’ll need to create Wedding Photo Invitations:
Digital Photograph(s) of the two of you:You likely already have some great photos of the two of you in digital format on your computer. If not you can scan a printed picture.
A Color Printer (or access to one): All you really need is an inkjet or deskjet printer. You really dont need a laserjet printer. Alternatively you can create your wedding photo invitations at home and pay to have them printed professionally. The price of printing colour photo cards has dropped dramatically.
Greeting Card or Graphics Software With the right software, you’ll create beautiful photo invitations, in just a few hours, that your friends and family will rave over.There are tons of greeting card and graphics software programs available. Photo Explosion Deluxe and Greeting Card Factory Deluxe are a couple of examples.
Good photo-quality card paper. Be sure to use a good photo quality card stock. There is a big difference in brands and varieties. This is the biggest mistake people make. Using a low quality card stock will make your photo wedding invitations look amateur. Go so far as to purchasing a small quantity of various brands and thicknesses and try printing out your invitation.
Now that you have all of the necessary items…
Follow your software instructions and remember that with wedding invitations, the K.I.S.S. rule (Keep It Simple…) applies and a simple design is just about always best.
Printing in Color or Black and White?
Whether you should create black and white or color photo wedding invitations depends on what style you’re going for. Black and white photos can lend an elegance and timelessness to cards and invitations. But, of course, color photo invitations can feel more modern and grab your attention.
Keep in mind that, if you choose a black and white photo, you’ll STILL most likely want to print them in color. Otherwise, you’ll end up without the lovely yellows that warm a typical black and white photo. Try printing once each way, in color and in black-white, and look at the difference. If there IS none, then you can save money by printing in black and white.
Incorporating photographs into your wedding invitation will add a personal touch that your friends and family will appreciate. Most importantly, make sure the invitation design is uniquely the two of you and you’ll be sure to be proud of it. Whatever you decide, enjoy creating your photo wedding invitations!
But how about making your own Wedding Ceremony Programs? Here is a great post with excellent detailed step by step instructions on making your own wedding programs.
And ”These instructions are also applicable to programs for other functions besides weddings like baptisms, graduations, bar and bat mitzvahs, etc.” Great tips.
Writing or creating wedding invitation text can be a little overwhelming and most couples tend to overthink the process when they get started. Keeping it simple Sally(?) (KISS) is a very applicable statement here. The simpler, the better.
No need to fret, wording an invitation can be fun and stress free with a little thought and planning. With so many different family scenarios out there including divorced and widowed parents, a lot of different options are available and make the process a little easier.
First you need to decide what type of wedding you are going to have. Basically it comes down to 2 choices: formal and non-formal.
Regardless of the type of non-formal; casual, destination, small and simple, choosing your wording can be as informal as the affair. However, if you go the formal route there are definintely some rules of etiquette that need to be followed.
With a formal invitation, the wording needs to be as formal as the affair.
Spell out names in their entirety, i.e., spell out the names of addresses, streets, numbers, avenues, etc.
Use Roman Numerals rather than numbers as in Paul Jones II.
Use proper English or the “British” version of the words “honour” and “favour”.
If it is a Church wedding or religious wedding ceremony then use the phrase “request the honour of your presence”; if it is non-religious but formal then “request the pleasure of your company”.
The font for formal is usually black ink with an engraved style or script style.
A less formal or casual invitation has a lot more wiggle room. You can express yourself and your style to reflect the theme and feel of the affair. The only rules of thumb are to be sure to include the date and time of the wedding, the location (ceremony and reception) and a map with directions. If there are any out of town visitors, a list of weekend events and nearby locations is a great “add on”.
Stressing over wedding invitation text should be the least of your concerns. Send it and they will come. Do a little research up front, determine the type of wedding you want to have and remember – KISS; the simpler, the better.
One of the most vital elements of a wedding is the invitation. The wedding invitation is your guests first impression of your wedding. So of course you want it to be perfect. You want it to be unique. Creative wedding invitations can best be achieved when you take the do-it-yourself route. Creative wedding invitations will not only mirror the theme of your wedding but will also provide a personal glimpse of you as a couple.
There are many websites which have kits that you can easily assemble with step by step instructions. The main goal of wedding invitation kits is to give you the do-it-yourself option without looking homemade. They come with a list of inclusions that go with the invitation: RSVP card, hotel info, directions and reception info. It’s also a good idea to include a list of local attractions and activities for out of town guests.
You can let your creative juices flow once you have the main structure in place. When you are doing it yourself you become the proof reader. Sloppy content is a big faux pas. Proof read your invitation copy several times both on your computer screen as well as the printed version. Your copy can look different from screen to paper so be sure to check before you print off a bunch of copies!
Another important tip is to buy or create your envelopes before you make the invitation to be sure that the invite will fit. You also want to get the complete invitation weighed to ensure you affix the proper postage. Creative wedding invitations can get quite heavy quickly depending on how decorative you are. You really want to avoid having your invitations returned due to insufficient postage! The post office can have special wedding stamps with the postage amount for the average wedding. There are also websites that offer vintage stamps.
Follow these simple guidelines to achieve your unique and creative wedding invitations.
This is a great video for wedding invitation kits using a pocketfold wedding invitation. There is no speaking it is just set to music which is a refreshing change of pace. The instructions are pretty much step by step as they appear on the screen in unison with what you are watching. This video is not as detailed as some of the videos on making your own wedding invitations but it is enough information to get you going in the right direction and creating a beautiful pocketfold wedding invitation if that is the invitation of choice. The video demonstrates how to create your own seal for your envelope and how to place it on the envelope so guests don’t “tear” it open. Watch the video and enjoy.
Every bride wants the perfect wedding. Making it affordable during the current economic crisis makes it a challenge. Rest assured there are ways to make your wedding look beautiful without breaking the bank. Today I want to talk to you about DIY wedding invitations.
After setting the date for the wedding day it is time to make the wedding invitations. It is advisable to send out the wedding invitation for at least two months prior to the wedding day.
Creating your own wedding invitations is a great way to give style and personality to your wedding. As an added bonus it is an innovative technique to keep your wedding costs down. Do-it-yourself wedding invitations range from handwritten cards to those you print at home with the help of wedding invitation kits or templates.
Now you may be concerned that they’ll look ‘homemade’ rather than ‘handmade’. This will require buying your card stock, creating the design template, cutting the paper and printing the invitations – the whole works! To get that professional look you need to use the highest quality paper your budget will allow. There is nothing worse than flimsy cards and paper. They are a big no-no. This will give a premium look and feel. Before buying the blank DIY invitations, confirm whether your printer can printout in the particular paper type.
Embellishments such as little charms or jewels add a touch of luxury. Rich satin or beaded ribbons will enhance your design. Remember ‘less is more’ and you will achieve that stylish, professional finish. Images need to be of the high resolution. Most screen images are only 72dpi and will look grainy when printed. You want to go for at least 300dpi.
Creating your own wedding invitations is not always a cost saving measure. If you get carried away with adding more details and accessories they can end up costing more than if you bought them from a dealer. Not to mention the time and added stress. There are plenty of exciting, innovative DIY wedding invites which can be created by brides of varying levels of crafting without the need to spend more money or time. This is a great solution for the brides who are cost-conscious, but not very eager to design the entire wedding invitation. Just bear in mind the cost and availability of materials and time before embarking on the project.
A DIY wedding invitation is also more flexible. You can easily make changes without worrying that you’ve already sent the file to a 3rd party. Add things as you please since you are the one doing everything anyway. You can always go back to what you have done, look at its progress and change things as you see fit any time.
You want your invitation to be totally unique. When you choose this option you should be able to create truly distinctive and beautiful invitations that live up to your expectations in style, theme and personality.
I created this short video on how to download free wedding invitation templates for your own diy handmade wedding invitation. You could also use them to print on blank wedding invitation kits. Hope you enjoy.
While planning your wedding you will experience a rollercoaster of emotions. To prevent yourself from turning into a stressed-out Bridezilla here are some simple ideas what NOT to do when planning your wedding. Never choose a dress with the idea you will lose weight to fit in it later. Never pay vendors with cash. Always pay with a credit card. That way you will always have proof of payment and will be protected under federal credit card. If your vendor drops the ball you will always be able to dispute the charges.
So you have decided to create your own wedding invitations but you are a little nervous. Can you do it, how much time will it take and where do I start. There are multiple resources today, both free and paid, depending on your time and your budget. If you are really creative, the internet offers a large array of websites to create a stunning wedding invitation. Creative wedding invitations are not difficult, but you need to look around and get some ideas before you start.
This post will aim to help you with resources and ideas for creating your own wedding invitations, where to look and how to get started, whether you are just “tire kicking” the idea or you have already made the decision to go for it.
If you are looking to do all of the work yourself, a great place to start searching for creative ideas is Einvites.com. This sites offers excellent, quality invitations but they are a little pricier than the others. It is not necessary to purchase from this site, but you can take a look around and get some ideas. One of the reasons I like this site is it provides personalization tools that allow you to select the design and personalize it with your own color, font, text – so you can get an idea of exactly what your invitation would look like. You could browse this site, play around with the design and color to help you in creating your own. This will help you see what yours will look like once you choose a certain font or text. It’s a great tool and a lot of fun to play around with plus it is great to have an actual visual before you get started. You don’t have to wait weeks for a sample to arrive because everything is done real time.
If you want to use calligraphy in all of your invitations, nametags, and anything else wedding related, you can use your home computer to do a very nice job while keeping the feel of and look of authenticity. Another great, free website for creating your own fonts (there are approximately 1,000 free ones at last count) is Highfonts.com. They have tons of fonts to choose from, a partner area with websites for finding graphics, fonts, clip art, etc. Instructions are also included for downloading if this is the route you choose. Depending on your time and budget this is a great option for many brides to be.
Another option for creative wedding invitations without searching around is to purchase software that does it all for you. This saves time and effort and makes the printing process easier and less stressful. The Knot Wedding Shop has Printing Press Software for Weddings, which enables printing on plain card stock or imprinted cards that you might purchase as part of a wedding invitation kit. The cost is very reasonable and considering the amount of time saved, it well may be worth the small investment. This software even has an address book which enables you to manage multiple invitation and announcement projects within the software. Again, it all depends on how much time you have vs your budget dollars.
Next, be sure to find the right quality of paper. This is a little trickier. If you are doing everything from scratch, then looking at some wholesale on-line companies would be your best bet. It needs to be thick enough for the quality, but thin enough to feed through the printer properly. Wholesale on line companies usually offer “samples”. Order a few and test them out first before buying. LCI Papers is a great site and they allow you to order samples of the stock so you can see what works and what doesn’t. If you need ideas for inspiration search the internet for images of invitations or browse through the sites mentioned in this post. Go to a local stationery store or browse through the scrapbooking aisles at WalMart or Target. Adding ribbons, stickers or sparkles adds a creative touch to your invitation and can set the theme beautifully.
There are also a wide variety of pre-made wedding invitation kits available which cuts out a lot of the searching but is very cost “friendly” to your wallet. You could purchase the kits and then print them off using either a purchased software, your home computer and free font downloads, or take them to a printer and have them printed there. This cuts out a lot of the searching and saves a ton of time without sacrificing the personal touch of creating your wedding invitation. Also, purchasing a few inexpensive books on how to create invitations might be well worth the investment depending on how crafty you are and how much time you have.
Creative wedding invitations can be a lot of fun. The key to remember is you need to first weigh time and budget and then make decisions on those two factors as to what you shortcut and what you do yourself. Either way, you are creating your own elegant, stunning invitation which expresses you and your soulmate and it will be the first introduction to your audience of your commitment to each other. Check out this video for some great popular wedding colors and themes that you can incorporate into your invitation design.
Writing or creating wedding invitation text can be a little overwhelming and most couples tend to overthink the process when they get started. Keeping it simple Sally(?) (KISS) is a very applicable statement here. The simpler, the better. 
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