How to Create Modern Portrait Wedding Invitations

Modern portrait wedding invitations are fast becoming the most popular style of invitation on the market. Including a photo of the bride- and groom-to-be adds a personal touch while creating a keepsake memory at the same time. Learn how you can create modern portrait wedding invitations at home in the guide below.

Things You'll Need

• Photo editing software

Instructions

1. Open a blank document size 5 inches by 7 inches in your photo editing software.

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   Choose a color for the background of your wedding invitations.

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   Fill the background with your chosen color.

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   Add a favorite portrait of the bride and groom to be. Resize as needed and place it where you would like the portrait to be.

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   Choose a new color that is complementary to the background.

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   Using the shape tool, add a border to the portrait and additional decorative accents as desired.

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   Add text using the text tool. Use quotes, verses or sayings at the top. Include location and time and date information as well as the bride and groom to be names.

8. Save your invitation as a .jpg file, then upload to a professional photo printing company such as Shutterfly. Request the amount of invitations you will need and follow the instructions on the page to complete printing.