| For many couples, designing and creating their own | | | | and your future spouse can choose the general |
| wedding invitations is a very enticing concept. Working | | | | design, and then work on it together, at home. This |
| together to create an invitation that is 100% unique | | | | allows you to experiment with different fonts, styles |
| helps the couple feel more like a team, and the idea of | | | | and wording choices without the pressure to make a |
| creating a beautiful invitation that others can keep as a | | | | quick decision. |
| remembrance of the wedding is a touching gesture. | | | | Once you have finalized your choices, you will print the |
| With all of the planning that is necessary for a | | | | invitations, and assemble them. This can also be a fun |
| wedding, taking on the added task of designing and | | | | activity for the wedding couple, or the bride may |
| creating your own wedding invitations may seem like a | | | | choose to invite her bridesmaids over for help. The |
| task to be dreaded rather than enjoyed, but many | | | | amount of assembling necessary depends on the |
| couples find it to be an enjoyable diversion, and a | | | | cards that you choose. Some will require nothing other |
| money saver as well. With so many rules and | | | | than printing and envelope stuffing and addressing, |
| traditions for the wedding, and so many people pulling | | | | which is the same amount of work as with traditional |
| in many different directions, the creative outlet of | | | | invitations. Others may require you to fit a sheet of |
| designing and assembling invitations can be therapeutic. | | | | vellum over the top of the invitations and securing it |
| Do it yourself invitations do not have to be difficult or | | | | with ribbon. Regardless of the type of invitation that |
| time consuming. Modern home computers, and | | | | you choose, the kit will come with all of the materials |
| pre-assembled do-it-yourself invitation kits make the | | | | necessary for a completed invitation. |
| process straightforward. With some patience, even | | | | Adding your own personal touch |
| those who do not consider themselves artistic at all | | | | Even if you purchase a do-it-yourself kit for your |
| can create unique and beautiful wedding invitations. | | | | invitations you can still personalize even further by |
| What types of invitations can you create yourself?o | | | | adding your own touch and sense of style. Once you |
| Photo invitations. There are many ways to add a | | | | have printed your invitations, you can add stamps, |
| photograph of you and your fiancé to a | | | | ribbon or other ornaments to your wedding invitations. |
| wedding invitation. Some do-it-yourself kits are | | | | This is a wonderful way to make your invitation 100% |
| designed so that you can create an overlay of vellum | | | | unique, while adding a charming, home crafted and |
| to a photo printed on the invitation paper. To create a | | | | personal touch. |
| finished look, add a bow in a complimentary color. A | | | | Once you have addressed all of the envelopes, you |
| photo wedding invitation will stand out to your guests | | | | may want to add some decorative touches to the |
| from most other wedding invitations they receive, and | | | | envelopes as well. You can add a monogrammed |
| will really add a personal touch.o Traditional invitations. If | | | | stamp or a motif, or a more traditional envelope seal. |
| you are interested in traditional invitations, there are | | | | You may also want to add some wedding themed ink |
| many available in do-it-yourself kits. These invitation kits | | | | stamps to the outside of the envelope for a whimsical |
| include the invitation card stock, response card stock | | | | look. |
| and envelopes for both. You will decide the wording | | | | You can spend as much or as little time as you like on |
| for the invitation and print the invitations yourself. Most | | | | your do-it-yourself invitations. Of course if your event is |
| invitation kits are compatible with both ink jet and laser | | | | smaller in size, designing your own wedding invitations |
| printers. | | | | is a much more manageable task, but it can also be |
| Benefits of Do-It-Yourself Invitations | | | | done for larger events. Some couples choose to |
| There are several reasons why the couple may want | | | | make each invitation unique, with personalized stamps |
| to design and put together their own invitations. While | | | | and decorations for each invitation, while others make |
| money is one consideration, it is not the only one. For | | | | all the invitations alike, and add nothing extra before |
| many couples, designing and creating their wedding | | | | putting them in the mail. Whether your goal is simply to |
| invitations is a fun and romantic way to enjoy the | | | | save some money or to express your inner artist, |
| wedding celebration. Rather than the usual process of | | | | creating your own do-it-yourself invitations can be a |
| choosing invitations at the wedding store or online, you | | | | very rewarding experience. |