Ideas for Do-It-Yourself Wedding Invitations
Making your own wedding invitations can be a good way to save money and get the look you want, but it's certainly not the easiest way to go. If you make your own invitations, allow plenty of time -- not just for making them, but also for designing them, assembling them, addressing them and mailing them. Because you should give guests at least 6 weeks to RSVP to your wedding, you'll want to start work on your invitations at least a couple of months before your wedding date.
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Think Beyond Paper
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If you're making your own invitations, you can get creative with your medium. Although paper is traditional and probably the most appropriate material if you're making invitations for a traditional wedding, choosing an unusual invitation material will let guests know that your wedding will be a fun and creative one. Consider printing your wedding invitation on vintage handkerchiefs, refrigerator magnets or even balloons. Ensure your invitations will fit a standard-size envelope, and check the cost of mailing them before you commit to a creative material.
Add a Personal Touch
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When you're making invitations yourself, it's easy to add a little bit of your personality to your wedding invitations. If you love to sew, run your invitations under a sewing machine to create a playful, modern design. If the future groom is an avid fisherman, find a funky vintage fish stamp to decorate your invitations and envelopes. If you're a fabulous thrift shopper, collect pretty thrift store jewelry to attach to your invitations.
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Use Your Initials
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If you're planning to make your own invitations but aren't sure where to start, your initials can be an easy focal point. Decide whether you want to go with your first initials, with a plus sign in between, for a cute effect, or opt for a more traditional approach by using the first letter of your soon-to-be-shared last name. Order a stamp or embosser with your initials, and use it to add a little style to simple packaged invitations. Get even more mileage out of your initial inscriber by using it for other wedding stationery, including programs, favors and thank-you notes.
Add a Little Fun
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One of the great things about making your own invitations is that you can get high-end details if you're willing to put in a bit of effort. Instead of using plain inside envelopes, fold lace doilies or pretty paper into origami-style envelopes. Print favorite photos on matte paper to make one-of-a-kind envelope liners. Use spray starch to stiffen fabric, and attach it to the back of your invitations. Write a personal note for your response cards instead of printing them. Look for ways to add fun touches that suit your personality and the tone of your wedding.
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