| e date has been set and it’s time to invite your | | | | goes in the middle of the baroque frame and print |
| guests, you want an invitation that reflects you and | | | | them up. Your guests will be enchanted. |
| your bride or groom. Sure, you can go with the | | | | You can even do something special by printing your |
| tried-and-true, standard invitations, but will they really | | | | photograph in the background of the invitation and your |
| reflect what you want them to say? Will it speak in a | | | | invitation wording over it. With the invitation kite, you |
| style that reflects you? | | | | print the photograph the back card and your invitation |
| Instead, why don’t you try a do-it-yourself (DIY) | | | | wording on the vellum overlay. Tie the two together |
| wedding invitation? The best thing about DIY invitations | | | | with a sheer white ribbon and you’ve got a |
| is you can set the style. That means you can | | | | very professional looking invitation. The invitation kit |
| determine the color scheme, theme and overall feel. | | | | contains with 25 5.5-inch by 7.75-inch photo cards, |
| And whatever pattern you establish with the invitations | | | | vellum overlays, sheer white ribbons, invitation |
| can be carried through to the RSVP cards, placecards | | | | envelopes, response cards and envelopes. It also |
| and more. | | | | includes easy-to-use template instructions. |
| Here are a few good reasons to think about DIY | | | | Want something more casual? Try the Baby’s |
| wedding invitations: | | | | Breath wedding invitation. It features a botanical |
| The standard, pre-made invitations can be very | | | | silhouette — a theme that is carried over to the |
| expensive. If you are at all concerned with cutting | | | | envelopes and response cards. The invitation kit |
| costs, this is the first place to start. | | | | includes 50 5.5-inch by 7.75-inch invitations with |
| It can be extremely hard to find one that | | | | brown-lined envelopes and 50 response cards and |
| accurately reflects you and the sentiments you and | | | | envelopes. |
| your soon-to-be-spouse want to send your guests. | | | | For a striking invitation consider the Black and White |
| Save yourself some time. The hours you spend | | | | Pocket Wedding Invitation kit. It alternates between the |
| going to a print house to pick your invitations could be | | | | colors — starting with a white invitation. The |
| spent at an arts and crafts store choosing the right | | | | cover envelope is black, opening vertically (instead of |
| materials. Or it could be saved by surfing the Web to | | | | the normal horizontal open). And the mailing envelope is |
| find the style that fits you. | | | | white. The invitation kit includes |
| If it’s a small audience, opt to decorate your | | | | 25 5.5-inch by 7.75-inch invitations, cover envelopes, |
| invitations by hand. If this is overwhelming, ask for help | | | | mailing envelopes, response cards and envelopes. |
| from the bridal party. You can use rubber stamping, | | | | If you want some color on your invitation, think about |
| hand calligraphy or just nice handwriting. Your guests | | | | the Sage Green Vellum Gatefold invitation kit. |
| will not judge the format. They’ll just be happy | | | | It includes a vellum wrap and an ivory ribbon tie. The kit |
| to be included in the big day. | | | | consists of a printed vellum jacket that goes over the |
| Another option is to pick out blank cards that can be | | | | printed insert card — all tied with a sheer ivory |
| printed at a local copy shop. With this option you only | | | | ribbon. The envelope is lined with the same sage green |
| have to come up with one invitation that can be | | | | used in the invitation. It is truly a lovely invitation that |
| copied. There won’t be any variation from one | | | | many will want to save. The kit includes 25 invitations, |
| invitation to the other, as you can expect consistency | | | | response cards and envelopes — as well as |
| from the print shop. | | | | assembly instructions to save you any confusion. |
| If you’re not the creative type, don’t give | | | | A similar style is the Ivory Vellum and Bow wedding |
| up. There are services you can check out online that | | | | invitation kit. This includes a back card and a vellum |
| can make this an easy task. One of the classiest | | | | overlay for printing. Tie the two together with an |
| styles available is a black baroque, damask wedding | | | | ivory-colored satin ribbon. The kit includes 50 invitations, |
| invitation kit. It comes in a print-at home invitation kit | | | | coordinating printed envelopes, response cards and |
| with 50 5.5-inch by 7.75-inch invitations with black lined | | | | envelopes. If you prefer sage green over ivory, there |
| envelopes, folded response cards and envelopes. And | | | | is an invitation kit available in that color choice, too. |
| to give it that extra special look, the wedding kit also | | | | After you’ve finished your DIY invitations, |
| includes 50 silver double hearts seals. Most of the | | | | complete the look with a personalized block stamp |
| invitation kits are compatible with most ink jet and laser | | | | that uses your new return address. These stylized |
| printers. You pick the font and everything else that | | | | stamps can be personalized in any way you choose. |