It is generally accepted that properly formal wedding invitations should be plain, white and engraved – never print. Printed invitations were considered cheap and regrettable – it was better to write your own invitations for silent weddings.
But in recent years, creativity has become more important than formality. You can still formal engraved invitations, but many people now make their own invitations in a variety of formats. In this article you will find tips and resources for the format you can make wedding invitations at home.
First, you will need to decide what format or format your invitation should take. Do you want to print the whole invitation on your own printer, or buy wedding invitation stationery and print your wedding information on it? Do you want designing a simple card, or creating a unique invitation with scrapbooking-type decorations?
If you simply want to print wedding invitation stationery, stationery makers can provide samples either on CD or online. Southworth (www.southworth.com) is one company that makes wedding invitation stationery and offers free samples online at The form of the word Southworth wedding invitation templates include both text and simple graphics. Southworth’s printable wedding invitation stationery ranges in price from $7.00 for a pack of 30 paper invitations delivered to $52.95 for a complete wedding invitation (25 complete invitations).
LCI Paper has printable wedding invitation kits available for purchase. Decorations are available in a variety of wedding style invitations, ranging from simple, one-card invitations to translucent velvet invitations with ties. Kits start at $8.00 for a pack of 50 plain white or ecru cards (envelopes are extra); more expensive decorations include white paper with Japanese textile ties; 50 invitations for $55.00. You can format your invitations for printing using Microsoft Word. LCI has complete instructions for designing and printing your invitations on their website.
If you want a very easy and free printable wedding invitation, try www.bluemountain.com. BlueMons is known for its e-cards, but they also offer wedding invitations and greeting cards. On their site there are many invitations, complete with text and graphics. All you need to do is enter your information and print it. You need to become a member of BlueMons in order to post and print invitations. Membership is $19.95 per year, but you can get a one-month free trial; if you cancel your membership before your month is up, your credit will not be charged.
If you have access to Microsoft software and would like to create and print a complete wedding invitation package, check out desktoppublishing.com . You can download free Wedding Invitations Publisher templates that you can use for invitations, reply cards, reply envelopes, and inner and outer envelopes.
Finally, if you’re creative and crafty, Hoover Web Design has these free wedding invitation templates that lend themselves to decorating and scrapbooking techniques. Hoover invitations should be printed on 8½ X 11 and folded cards; beautiful floral graphics will be extra paper. scrapbooking paper Choose a proof to print your paper. Then, on a different type and/or color of paper, print your invitation text and wedding information. Use scissors with a decorative edge to cut around the fabric to the size and shape you want. Adhere the text sheets to the inside of your invitation with glue or scrapbooking tape. Then let the creative juices flow! Add decorations to make your invitation truly unique.
None of these options is the right way to proceed – the choice is yours. Follow your heart and choose an invitation that fulfills your wedding dreams.
