How to Make Wedding Invitation Cards

Thanks to the digital technology of computers and printers, you can make formal, stunning, and elegant wedding invitations yourself. Not only will you save money that could go towards your honeymoon, but your wedding invitations will look as if they were produced professionally.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Cardstock or stationery
• Corner Punch
• Hole Punch
• Ribbon (3/16 in. wide)
• Computer
• Printer
• Envelopes
• Paper cutter

1. Decide the on style of card you wish to make for your wedding invitation. Will it be elegant and formal? Whimsical and casual? Simple and sweet? Or something else entirely?

2. 
   Cardstock

   Visit your local craft store to buy your invitations' accessories such as ribbon, stamps, or punches based on your style and wedding theme.
   
   For the paper, try your local office supply store or the craft and stationery departments of your local Walmart.

3. 
   Three invites per page

   Open a word processor on your computer such as Microsoft Word, OpenOffice, or Abi Word. (You can also use speciality software such as Print Shop, Microsoft Publishing, or other software you may previously have installed.)
   
   Set your layout for a brochure theme or 3-column width. Wedding invitations this size will fit into a standard #10 size envelope.

4. 
   Wedding Invitation

   Type the body of your invitation. Center it within each column. Choose a font that is pleasing to the eye, fits your wedding style, and is easy for your guests to read.
   
   [HINT: The copy and paste feature will allow you to easily duplicate the information for each column.]

5. 
   Clip art

   Add clip art or another graphic if desired.

6. Print out a sample copy of the invitation. Check for layout, spelling, and to make sure all information is correct.
   
   Once you verify your sample, print out the desired number of invitations.

7. 
   Paper Cutter

   Cut the invitations apart using a paper cutter.

8. Punch two holes, thumb width apart (about an inch), in the center top of the invitations.
   
   Cut a small piece of ribbon, then pull each end through a hole from the back and tie into bow on the front.

9. 

   Take a corner punch and punch each corner of your invitations with the design.

10. Place each invitation in an envelope and you are ready to invite your guests to your to join you on your wedding day. Address, mail, and cross off ''Send out invitations'' from your To Do list.

Tips & Warnings

• You can make your invitations 2 or 3 columns wide. This article is based on 3 column width for utilization of standard mailing envelopes.
• There are hundreds of fonts; don't be afraid to search for one you like.
• Take advantage of the free ''invitation sayings guides'' online and in the resource section of this article for ideas on words or layout when writing your invitations.
• Save the punch outs from the corner punches as confetti to sprinkle inside envelope with the invitation.
• Ask your family and friends to help you when you are feeling overwhelmed with all of your wedding preparations.

Resources

• Formal Wedding Invitation Templates
• Wedding Clip Art
• Wedding Invitation Ideas

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on 3/17/2009 What a great way to make wedding invites 5*