Fun Fonts for DIY Wedding Invitations

Want to give your DIY wedding invitations some extra pizzaz? Try using a fun font! Here are a few ways to get the most out of your wedding invitation kit or DIY wedding invitations by using unique fonts:

Play With Size - A block of text in one font can look pretty boring, but if you play around with the font size and spacing, you can create a stunning and modern look. Lines with a lot of text get a smaller font, and lines with just a few important words (like your names) get a larger font. This style actually looks the most impressive when you use a plain font like ariel, copperplate, or times new roman.

Go Thematic - Does your wedding have a theme tying it all together? Then your DIY wedding invitations should carry that theme through! Throwing a backyard barbecue? Download a western font to round everybody up. Hosting a formal affair? Use an elegant script to set the mood.

Color Your Words - Long gone are the days of black text on ecru paper. Use a pop of color to add spice to your names or go all out and print your entire invitation in colored text.

Try Your Hand at Handwriting - Isn't it lovely to receive a handwritten letter in the mail? Now, wouldn't it be even lovelier for your guests to receive a wedding invitation in your beautiful and unique penmanship? If you're inviting just a few close friends and family members, why not write your invitations out by hand? Don't have the time? Have your handwriting turned into a font at Fonts for Peas!

There's no reason for your invitation to blend in with the crowd. Try one of these ideas today to spice up your DIY wedding invitations with a fun, funky, or fancy font!

DIY Wedding Invitations

Today's bride is embracing the DIY revolution! Why pay someone else to have all the fun planning your wedding when you can do it yourself? This extends to every aspect of your wedding--including your invitations! DIY wedding invitations let you demonstrate your sense of style while you save money and have fun being creative!

There are several ways to approach your DIY wedding invitations! Here are a few of our favorites:

Do It Yourself (Completely): If you're a truly creative soul, make your invitations from scratch! Find a sturdy, colored paper to use as a base and layer more luxurious or decorative papers on top. Ask the people who work at the stationary or craft store for suggestions about printable papers or vellum to layer on top. (Choose something light for this part!) Then choose one decorative accent (see below for more details) and find coordinating envelopes to complete the package

Do It From A Box: Wedding invitation kits are not cheating! They're an inexpensive and useful tool for the DIY bride in a time crunch. Peruse the internet and the craft stores for a kit that jives with the theme and colors of your wedding. The great thing about kits is they still have a handmade touch, but all the parts are included so you won't forget anything! To get the most out of your kit, add your own touches with fun wording, elegant fonts, or decorations. Need more inserts than the kit provides? Head to the stationary store to find coordinating (doesn't have to be matching) paper.

Do It With Friends: Can't bare the thought of going it alone? Enlist your friends, fiance, and family to join in the fun! You can even sign up for a class at your local craft store or wedding shop to make beautiful DIY invitations. If you're feeling less-than-creative, but have an artistic friend, she'll be honored to help design and assemble your invitations.

No matter which option you choose, select one fun decorative accent to seal the deal. This is where it's hard not to go over the top. Instead of using pressed flowers and sequins and rhinestones and feathers, choose the one accent that best describes the feel or theme of your wedding. Having an outdoor wedding? Find a cute leaf to adorn your invitation. Throwing a late-night wedding bash? Sprinkle confetti in the envelope. Hosting a black-tie formal affair? Use silver leaf (or even easier--silver leaf pen) to decorate the edges of your invitation. If you pick your one favorite element, your invitation will never look gaudy, and it will shine with your style!

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