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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