How to Create and Print Cards for a Wedding
From the dress to the tux and reception to the honeymoon, weddings can be extremely expensive. Some couples spend hundreds of thousands of dollars for one event. Even if the couple makes inexpensive arrangements, the costs can still be in the thousands. A way to save money is create and print wedding invitations instead of buying them. Depending on the style, this could save $300-700.
- Access a computer, preferably a personal or home computer.
- Open an Internet browser and go to a search engine.
- Type “wedding invitations” in the search box and click the search button.
- Open various links or change your search to “Images” to see only pictures of wedding invitations. Looking at links and pictures can help get ideas for your invitations.
- Start a new document with the Microsoft Word program. After clicking on “New,” scroll down to the “Invitation” option and click.
- Browse the various invitation options until you find one you like. Double click on the option.
- Wait for the program to display the invitation template on.
- Fill in specific information pertaining to your wedding, like names, location, time and date.
- Add pictures, clipart or color, if you desire.
- Print the invitations. If you want the invitations to be in color, you will need to use a color printer. You can also use cardstock paper to make the invitations strong and professional.
After you have printed the invitations, you may also want to set up options in Word to print envelopes, RSVP cards, maps and any other information your guests need to know. Printing wedding cards at home may take some time, but it will definitely save you money in the long run.