How to Create a Wedding Party Invitation

Weddings are a time for a new beginning. It is a day of great celebration in the name of eternal love. The bride and groom select their closest friends and loved ones to be part of the ceremony with them. These special people are known as the wedding party. It is common to have a get together with them to discuss the upcoming events and to celebrate. Invitations are needed to inform them of this festive gathering. You can create personalized invitations for your wedding party celebration with Microsoft Publisher.

Instructions

1. Open Microsoft Publisher. Access the Microsoft Publisher Catalog. Select "New" under File on the Menu Bar, if it does not automatically open.

2. Highlight "Invitation Cards" located in the "Publications by Wizard" tab. Go through the available templates to find one that you can work with. Use the scroll bar on the right side to move through the invitation selections.

3. Click on the "Start Wizard" button on the bottom right. Read the information provided. Click on "Next" located at the bottom left.

4. Check out the various offered invitation layouts. Select each one to view it on the right side of the wizard. Choose one to use. Click on the "Next" button to continue.

5. Decide on the invitation size and paper fold. Place a mark next to the one you pick. Make note of the Avery Product Number. This is the paper needed to print the invitations on. Click "Next."

6. Select a color scheme that matches your wedding colors among the numerous ones accessible. View the colors on invitation shown on the right side. Click "Next" again.

7. Add the wording to your invitation. Use the "Browse" button to see several suggested verses. Pick one; click "OK" and then "Next."

8. Choose any personal information you would like to include. Use the "Finish" button to end the wizard.

9. Customize the card for your wedding party guests. Select any part of it and alter it. Draw on the links provided on the left side of the screen to return to any part of the wizard. Make the desired modifications.

10. Print a test copy of the wedding party invitation. Use ordinary paper. Examine it for errors. Make any alterations needed. Practice the fold, if applicable. Repeat this step until you are satisfied with the results.

11. Load the printer with the special paper. Print the invitations.

Tips & Warnings

• The invitation you select does not have to be directly related to a wedding party. You should simply try to begin with an invitation that has the layout you like, since you can modify all parts of the invitation to suit your needs. When selecting the verse for the invitation, use the drop down arrow next to "Category:" to see all of the various verses accessible for different occasions. Pick one and view the options listed. Do this for each category you want. Adjust the wording on the card to make it personal. Use pictures associated with a wedding or of the actual bride and groom. Use the various selections found under "Pictures" in the Insert Menu to add your own pictures, illustrations or graphics.

• Do not forget to save a copy and maybe even print an extra wedding party invitation. This is definitely a wedding keepsake, which you can treasure for years.