Make your own Wedding Invitations

Wedding Invitations. The invitation is the first impression your guests are given of your wedding. Most Bride's-to-be want their invitations to be perfect. Well, I always say, "If you want something to be done perfectly, you must do it yourself." This is true in most cases. Perfection is hard to achieve indeed. When you make your own wedding invitations perfection is definitely achievable.

These days many couples are paying for their own weddings. Many are coming to the bitter realization that weddings are super expensive. Many are searching for ways to keep expenses down. There are many ways to help cut dollars from the wedding budget. Making your own wedding invitations is one of them.

Individual brides want different styles of wedding invitations. Some are looking for an exceptionally elegant invitation. Some are looking for an elaborate and artsy invitation. Some want the invitation that looks like it came from Buckingham Palace! Make your own invitations and you can have the invitation that is the right match for you.

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Other brides are looking to simply convey the message while still maintaining an air of elegance and respect. "I'm having a wedding and you are invited." You can very easily make your own invitation that is simple and elegant, like my own handmade wedding invites. I will tell you that I made these invitations for less than $50.00. That includes all the supplies and paper, copying and cutting, etc... I was going for as simple as I could get while staying with my wedding theme (which was kind of a garden theme with green and lilac accents.) But even a very elaborate handmade wedding invitation will save you a ton of money compared to ordering them from a commercial printer or artist.

Where Will I Find The Time?

And I know what some of you will say. "Planning a wedding is time consuming and stressful. When will I have the time to make the invitations myself?" Simple. Get help.

It takes time to research different invitation vendors and artists. You then have to take the time to pick out and order the invitations as well. It could take just as much time, maybe even less, to take a trip to the arts and crafts store to pick out papers and supplies. Save even more time by picking them online. Then you just have to come up with a design and make just one invitation. Next enlist the help of some of your most creative friends and family members. While you are planning the rest of your wedding they can take care of the invitations.

Still worried about time issues? Here are some ways to help speed up the process:

Use blank cards to make your invitations. Most of the ideas on this site can be made using blank cards. Just print onto the outside and then decorate the inside.
Utilize the services of a local copy shop to help get the text on paper. You can also have your invitation cut and folded. It is inexpensive and fast.
Print onto blank wedding invites or DIY invitation kits
Enlist my help. I offer desktop publishing services. I can set up a printable wedding text template to help you on your way.

Ideas and Step-by-step Instructions

Below are some of my wedding invitation ideas. Each invitation has step by step instructions. You can choose to make an invitation exactly as I did, or get creative with my ideas. Mix and match ideas, colors, papers and themes. Make them your own! That's the beauty of making your own wedding invitations. You are in control! You get exactly what you want!

Butterfly Invitations	Black and White Wedding	Spring Wedding Colors
Beach Wedding	Palm Tree Invitations	Christmas Wedding
Butterfly Vellum	Fall Wedding	Winter Wedding
Las Vegas Wedding	Snowflake Invitations	Pink and Brown
Celtic Invitations	Asian Wedding Invitations	Destination Wedding
Rose and Cream	Calla Lily	Heart "Love" Theme
Daisy Invitations	Lavender Damask