• Do-It-Yourself Wedding Invitations

    Date: 2010.12.08 | Category: Wedding Invitations | Tags: ,,,,,,

    For most couples, the is one of the most important elements of the wedding. The invitation is your guests’ first impression of your wedding, and naturally, you want it to be perfect. Your should not only reflect the theme of the wedding, but it should also give a glimpse of your personal style as a couple. Do-it-yourself are becoming increasingly popular, they hold so many creative possibilities.

    Ideas
    Many websites allow you to order the paper and accessories you will need for do-it-yourself . These websites have invitation kits, so you can easily fold the paper and assemble the invitations with step-by-step instructions. These sites also offer large sheets of paper, envelopes and pre-made or customized designs. The main goal of these websites is to give you do-it-yourself option for your invitations, without making them look homemade.
    Inclusions
    One benefit of ordering from a wedding invitation manufacturer is that they have a preset list of inclusions that go with the invitation. When you are creating your own invitation, make sure you include all the information and documents necessary, such as the response or RSVP card, hotel information, directions and reception information. Consider including a list of local attractions and activities for out-of-town guests to explore during wedding downtime.
    Tips
    Sloppy content is one of the biggest faux pas of do-it-yourself invitations. Proofread your invitation copy repeatedly, both on your computer screen and in a printed version. Things will look different from screen to paper, so this is a must before you mail your invitations.
    Another important tip is to buy or make your envelopes before you make the invitation to ensure that the invitation will fit. The last thing you want is to put time and hard work into your invitations, only to discover they won’t fit in any envelope. Before mailing, go to the post office to have the entire invitation weighed. This will avoid you mailing hundreds of invitations, only to have them all returned to you because you did not include proper postage. Usually, the post office will have special wedding stamps with the postage amount of the average wedding invitation.

    Another important tip is to buy or make your envelopes before you make the invitation to ensure that the invitation will fit. The last thing you want is to put time and hard work into your invitations, only to discover they won’t fit in any envelope. Before mailing, go to the post office to have the entire invitation weighed. This will avoid you mailing hundreds of invitations, only to have them all returned to you because you did not include proper postage. Usually, the post office will have special wedding stamps with the postage amount of the average wedding invitation.