How to Make Homemade Invitations for a Bridal Shower

Create invitations that match the theme of the shower.

Homemade invitations for a bridal shower can display your creative talent. Bridal showers can be expensive, and creating homemade invitations will save you money during the process of planning and decorating for the bridal shower. Create invitations that match the theme of the shower and make them look professional by printing them with your home computer. Bridal showers take place two months before the wedding day. It is important to begin planning a bridal shower ahead of time.

Things You'll Need

• Invitation paper
• Printer
• Scissors
• Ribbon

Instructions

1. Choose a theme for the bridal shower. Pick a theme that will not restrict your creative process. Focus the theme on the bride, and choose something she will enjoy. Consider her hobbies and interests.

2. Pick a paper quality that suits the invitations. Choose a color of paper or card stock that matches the theme. Purchase glossy paper for the invitations, or buy a textured paper embedded with designs.

3. Decide on the right size for your invitations. Invitations come in a variety of sizes, but traditionally they are the size of greeting cards.

4. Create a design document on your computer in the appropriate size for your invitations. Microsoft Word has different options and customization techniques to create your bridal shower invitation.

5. Add images and text to the bridal shower invitations. Try not to clutter the invitation, and remember to stick with the theme that you chose. Be creative and include borders as well as different font sizes.

6. Include the information guests will need in the invitations; make sure to add the date, time and location. The invitation also should include a list of places or websites where the bride is registered. Ask guests to RSVP to the bridal shower, and include whether the shower will be a luncheon, dinner party, cocktail party or a small gathering, as well as the identity of the hostesses.

7. Print one invitation on white paper and carefully proof it before printing the rest on card stock.

8. Punch a hole in the top of each one and tie a bow through it to add a creative embellishment.

Tips & Warnings

• Print addresses on the envelopes with a printer to save time.

References

• Unique Bridal Shower Ideas: Why Make Bridal Shower Invitations?
• Wedding Programs Fast: Creating Your Bridal Shower Invitations