How to Make Bachelorette Party Invitations

Help your girlfriend celebrate her last night of freedom with a bachelorette party. Creating festive invitations is the ideal way to get the word out about this celebration. Making invitations saves money for bridesmaids who are already spending cash on a gift, the dress and wedding items. Gather the bridesmaids for an afternoon or evening to assemble the bachelorette party invitations. Make a few snacks and provide beverages and the invitations will be finished in no time at all.

Things You'll Need

• Paper
• Pen
• Embellishments such as Wedding Rings or Beads
• Card stock
• Glitter
• Stickers
• Ribbon
• Craft Glue
• Computer with Internet Connection
• Printer
• Scissors or Paper Cutter

Instructions

1. Consult with the bride on a date, time and place for her bachelorette party. Planning a destination bachelorette party requires more advance notice than a local bachelorette party. Research hotel and flight information to include with the invitations. Consider including a map or directions for local bachelorette parties if guests are unfamiliar with the location.

2. Jot down ideas. Look at bachelorette party invitations on the Internet and in magazines. Choose colors for the bachelorette party invitations. Since it's a girl party think about pink, red or pastels for the invitations. If the bachelorette party has a theme, think about embellishments fitting the color or theme such as angel wings, lingerie or beads. Use your creativity.

3. Write a poem for the bachelorette party invitation. Create a catchy saying to begin the bachelorette party invitation. Something fun like, "Grab your heels, wave goodbye to your guys. Join us for a bachelorette party weekend before Elizabeth walks down the aisle."

4. Purchase supplies. Buy card stock, glitter, embellishments, stickers and ribbon from the craft store. Look for items matching the invitation's color or theme. Gather up any items in the arts and crafts bin at your house.

5. Design the bachelorette party invitation. Cut pieces of card stock in half. Use a paper cutter to get straight edges. Use a word document on the computer to layout the bachelorette poem and important information. Change the paper height and width under page setup to match the size of the card stock. Center the information on the page and allow extra space at the top and bottom for a ribbon border. Print a test copy. Ensure the margins and text are aligned. Print the remaining invitations.

6. Attach the ribbons. Use a few drops of craft glue to create a top and bottom border with the ribbon. Measure the length for one ribbon and then use it as a guide to cut the remaining ribbons. Apply glue to the paper and press the ribbon into place. Quickly smooth any wrinkles. Ribbons add color to plain card stock.

7. Add embellishments or glitter to highlight the words. Try gluing three small gems next to a shorter line of text. Do this on both sides. Use glue to create a swirly line beside the text and cover with glitter. Experiment with one invitation and have a plan before jumping in. Allow the invitations to dry completely before putting in the envelope.

Tips & Warnings

• Add embellishments to store bought invitations, making them look homemade. When making multiple invitations fully complete each step before moving on to the next task. For example, glue all the ribbons on. Then add all the gems. Finally, add glitter. Completing one step at a time is faster than switching back and forth between tasks.