wedding invitations

Do it yourself wedding invites will save you money. What do you need to make your own wedding invitations.Get the information you need for the wedding announcement wording.

First you need to decide what type of wedding announcements you will make.

* If you are going traditional you will need two sizes of cards and envelopes. You can get these from most office supply stores or your local craft store. It can save a lot of money by buying these. You can also customize your invitations this way.You will need two sized because one if for the invitations and the other is for the RSVP card. You can use just blank stock if you want to add a reception card.

* Making a single sheet card is less expensive. With this set up you can use standard #10 envelopes and card stock cut to 4 x 9. To make these less expensive you can make the RSVP a postcard at 4 x 6. Again you can opt for a reception card at 3 x 5. (continue reading…)

Your wedding invites will probably be one of the first costs that you will run into while wedding planning, as everything else will depend on who and how many people are attending. Fortunately, the invitations are also one of the easiest aspects to save money on. Here are twenty ways to do so.

1. Become a Comparison Shopper

So you’re excited about your wedding and can’t wait to purchase the invitations and start mailing them. Slow down. It’s very important to take the time to shop around to make sure that you get the best deal. Although you may never have thought before to check out office supply stores, visit them and see what beautiful invitations they have to offer! Also check bulk stores and mail-order catalogues.

2. Buy Discount

One of the easiest ways to buy discount wedding invitations is to see what online retailers have to offer. These retailers often offer many discounts due to the sheer number of retailers that are taking their product online. (continue reading…)

An early wedding planning task and a popular choice for doing things yourself, DIY invites may seem overwhelming at first but in truth, they can be easy and can save you lots of money.

Draft what you would like your invitations to look like. This not only includes the wording but the type of paper to use, any embellishments, and font type. Create a list of everything that you need to make your invitations and do some comparison shopping at office supply and craft stores before finally buying.

Play around on your computer. Use a program such as Photoshop or free alternatives like GIMP and Paint.net. Now it’s time to include anything that will be printed on your wedding invitations. Try different layering, different text sizes, and different fonts to discover which one you like the best. Choose a font that is elegant but can be easily read. Make your text large enough so that those with impaired sight (perhaps a few of your elderly guests) can read it. (continue reading…)

Choosing wedding invitations and, indeed, wedding stationary in general has been one of the hardest decisions so far.

Make your own wedding invites

1. Inspiration
Get as much inspiration as you possibly can. Cut out pictures of things you like, print them off the internet, ask your mates.

If you like a particular colour, a type of paper, a size, all of that should be thrown together – don’t restrict yourself. If you like it, cut it out and keep it.

2. Scrap book
Get a scrap book and stick all this stuff in to help you decide on your design. It doesn’t have to be pure text – you can add diamonds, buttons, even pressed flowers to decorate. (continue reading…)

Trying to decide when to send out your wedding invitations is always tricky. You want to send it out early enough that your guests don’t make other plans on your wedding date, but near enough to the event that there aren’t likely to be any unforeseen changes, and your guests won’t have time to forget about it. The ideal time to pop that invite in the post will depend on a number of factors including:

- Whether you are holding your wedding in peak wedding season
- Whether you are having a local or destination wedding
- Whether you have a lot of out of town guests
- Whether you have a reserve list if some guests can’t make it
- Whether you want to personalise objects such as place names and bombonieres
- Whether you have sent out save the date cards

Most guests would expect to receive their wedding invite around eight weeks before the big day. This gives them plenty of notice and time to reply, book a babysitter, buy an outfit, and choose a gift. However, some of the above circumstances will mean that you need to send out invitations sooner. (continue reading…)

Show your gratitude for gift givers by sending out thank you cards. It’s a great way to show your appreciation for the gift they gave as well as the thoughtfulness of their generosity. Whether you receive gifts for a wedding, shower, or birthday, all gifts and acts of kindness should be reciprocated with a thank you card. Below are some pointers to keep in mind.

Thank you cards should be handwritten. While this may require extra time, it is more polite to personalize your note with your own handwriting rather than having it printed. Your recipients will appreciate the time you took to write them out.

Don’t forget to send thank you cards to the people who helped you plan your event.  For weddings, this can include your bridesmaids or groomsmen, your parents and your pastor. For birthday parties, send them to those who cooked the food, helped set up the tables, cleaned out the backyard, and anyone who was instrumental in helping your event run smoothly.

Send thank you cards for all gifts, even if the gift is something you don’t articularly care for or don’t know what to do with. Remember, you are thanking them for their thoughtfulness, not just the gift. (continue reading…)