How to Make Wedding Invitations
If you are on a budget, you can create your own wedding invitations to save money. You can create invitations that are unique with a touch of your own personal creativity. You can save money while expressing yourself. This article will instruct you on how to make wedding invitations.
How To Make Wedding Invitations
Choose a card stock for your wedding invitation. A quality cotton card stock has a softer texture. Choose high gloss colors. The colors should match your wedding colors.
Cut the card stock 4 1/4 inches by 5 1/2 inches. Cut two holes in the top of the card stock.
Choose wording for your wedding invitation. You can include the bride and groom names, the date and time of the wedding, and the location with the address.
Buy some sheer velour paper. Cut the paper 4 1/4 inches by 5 1/2 inches. Cut two holes in the top of the velour paper.
Use text and ink that coordinates the card stocks. You can print your wording on the sheer velour paper.
Glue a wallet size photo of the bride and groom on the card stock. The photo should be black and white.
Buy sheer chiffon ribbon that matches the card stock. Place the velour paper on top of the card stock. Cut the ribbon 7 inches. Lace the ribbon through the two holes from the front to the back. String the ribbon back through the opposite holes from the back to the front. Make sure the ribbon is even. You can tie it in a bow or glue it anyway you like.
Choose an embellishment that matches your wedding them such as a dove or heart.
For a nice touch, add translucent vellum envelopes to mail the invitations in.