How to Start Selling Wedding Invitations

The wedding industry is a lucrative one. Wedding invitations are an essential component of wedding planning, and many engaged couples want elegant, stylish invitations that fit their budget. As long as you have the time, some basic equipment, and the desire to craft unique wedding invitations, it isn't hard to get into business. Just remember the golden rule--what the bride wants, the bride gets.

Instructions

1. Pick up a few bridal magazines and get up to speed on the current trends in wedding invitations. You will also want to pick up a manual on stationery and printing or talk to a stationery expert to determine what types of inks go best with each type of stationery you will be using.

2. Install wedding invitation design software onto your computer. You will have basic templates to help you structure the design and pre-made designs to use or draw from in your own designs.

3. Purchase equipment to print invitations. This will consist mainly of cardstock, stationery, various inks, and a professional printer. The cost for these items will likely run you anywhere from $1,000 to $3,000.

4. Advertise in local publications such as the newspaper or local bridal publications. Establish an online presence to attract clients. Contact wedding planners and the businesses you buy your products from and alert them of your new business. Word of mouth is one of the greatest forms of advertisement in the wedding business. It's a free service but one that depends on your performance with clients and their satisfaction with your work.

Tips & Warnings

• A good way to quickly get your work out there is to design the wedding invitations of your friends' weddings. You can work overtime to make a fantastic product and get samples of your work out there.

References

• InternetBasedMoms.com