How to Print Envelopes for Wedding Invitations
The envelope for a wedding invitation is the first impression a person receives of your wedding. Before even opening the envelope, your guests will get a feeling for what type of ceremony and reception you are having. But having nice wedding invitations doesn't mean you need to break the bank - a quick trip to the local office supply store and some creative home printing can provide you with wedding invitation envelopes for a fraction of the cost that you might normally incur.
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Things You'll Need
- Wedding invitations
- Envelopes
- Guest list
- Desktop publishing software
- Computer
- Printer
- Label sticker paper (optional)
Instructions
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Bring an invitation with you to the store when you select your envelopes to ensure a good fit and color match.
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Select a style of envelope that matches your invitations. Color, style, weight of paper or embellishment can make the invitations and envelopes look as though they were made to go together. Similar or even contrasting colors can work for envelopes.
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Use your desktop publishing software to design a layout for the size of envelope you purchased. Include a return address in the upper corner of the envelope and any embellishments or designs you would like printed on the envelopes.
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Save your file before proceeding. Use your guest list to input the name and address of each of your guests into the design you have created.
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Place the envelope in your printer as instructed by your printer manual or software guide. Print a sample of the envelope. If you do not like the way it appears, try again.
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Print an envelope for each person on your guest list. This will require you to input the names and addresses individually upon each printing.
One alternative is to print the envelopes with your name and address, and then use your desktop publishing software to design labels that can be printed off with different names and addresses on each label but to be printed as one sheet. Print these labels on sticky-backed label paper.
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Tips & Warnings
Buy more envelopes than you think you need. Some printers have more difficulty than others, and it may take several attempts before you create an envelope you like. It is better to be over-prepared in the event of a printing accident than having to return to the store only to find that the envelopes you bought are sold out or discontinued.
If you cannot find the type of envelope you desire, some stores will custom order for you. If you cannot find a suitable envelope at your local office supply or self-service printing store, speak with a local mass printer.
Some desktop publishing software packages come with predesigned templates for various occasions. Search your software manual or tutorial and see if such a feature is available with your software. You can use the template or customize it to your liking.
