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Should You Use DIY Wedding Invitation Kits?
Posted by admin | Under Wedding Invitation Kits Saturday Jul 2, 2011DIY Wedding Invitation Kits: How to DIY With Save the Date Cards
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DIY Wedding Invitation Kits Flickr Photo by Jonathan Vo
DIY Wedding Invitation Kits are a great way to save money yet still have the feel and ambiance of a traditional wedding invitation. Doing it yourself is an avenue many couples are choosing today, especially with the economy, but sometimes the time involved is a little daunting let alone the simple task of doing everything from scratch. A great way to give yourself a little wiggle room and still allow yourself to create that one of a kind special invitation is to send out save the date cards. DIY save the date cards are quick and easy to make and you can get them out well in advance of the wedding so the pressure of getting your invites out a little earlier is eased. There are 3 different diy save the date options you choose from.
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- A Save the Date Card
- A Save the Date Magnet
- A Save the Date DVD
A Save the Date Card is the most common and is relatively easy to get out of the door. First you need to look for “save the date” kits at local stationery supply stores or on-line. They sell them at Wal-Mart, Target and Michael’s and they have them for every occasion, not just weddings. The kits typically come in a variety of colors and designs with coordinating envelopes so you can match the theme of your wedding or go with a contrasting color. They contain good quality paper that allows printing with the relevant wedding information. It doesn’t require all of the wording and “fancy” designs that a wedding invitation does so they can be made rather quickly and easily yet still give the presence of a professionally crafted card.
A Save the Date Magnet is a very popular choice as it allows the guests to simply place the magnet on the fridge so they have a constant reminder of the date. Magnet kits can also be purchased at craft stores such as Michael’s and on-line or you can make your own without much trouble. First decide what shape you are going to use for your magnet. Once you have decided on the magnet shape and size, then select the paper color and stock that you will use to print your message and adhere to the magnet. You can choose paper from the scrapbooking aisles of your local stores such as Wal-Mart and Target or buy stationery paper. Use a word processing template and draft up your “save the date” message. Print it out on the paper (testing a few pieces first to get the right alignment and size) and then print the cards. Cut and adhere to the magnet, laminating it first for a special effect. Laminating kits can be found in scrapbooking aisles and local department stores also. Then stuff into the coordinating envelopes and mail out.
If you are a little more computer savvy, create a personal dvd of you and your husband to be. There are several websites that walk you creating your own video with photos and captions if you wish. . Once complete, burn it onto a dvd and mail it out in envelopes which you can purchase at supply stores or local department stores. Be aware of the fact that not everyone is computer savvy so some people may not even know what to do with the dvd. So if you are going this route, it might be a good idea to check your guest list to be sure that everyone on it will be able to watch your special message.
DIY Wedding Invitation Kits are a great way to really put yourself into the heart of your wedding day and personalize every aspect of the creative process. By doing it yourself you not only save a ton of money, but you will be undoubtedly pleased with the end result because you have been a part of the process from beginning through to the end. Don’t fret about time.
Make it fun and easy by sending out your own diy save the date cards well ahead of time so you can relax and enjoy the process of creating your own wedding invitations.
FLICKR PHOTO BY JONATHAN VO
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