If you are looking to add a unique twist to your wedding or if you are simply looking for a way to save money, you might want to consider making your own wedding invitations.  You may be surprised to learn that “do it yourself” wedding invitations do not have to look like cheapies.  In fact, with a little creativity, you can make some truly fancy and impressive wedding invitations.

Gathering the Right Materials

The first step in creating your own wedding invitations is to gather together the proper materials.  In addition to the paper, you might want to use some other materials to add more detail and elegance to your invitations.  Some materials to consider utilizing include:

· Chiffon ribbon
· Faux wax seals
· Metal Charms
· Pressed flowers
· Vellum

Take a stroll through a crafts store and you will likely find plenty of great materials to use on your wedding invitations.

Things to Keep in Mind

In addition to gathering the proper materials, there are a few things you should keep in mind when making your own wedding invitations.  For example, resist the temptation to go wild with a variety of different fonts.  In fact, you should limit the number of fonts used on your wedding invitation to just two.  One of the fonts can be used for the headings while the other font is used for the body of the wedding invitation. Using more than two fonts will make the invitation look busy, unattractive, and unprofessional.

When selecting the font you want for your wedding invitation, you should also make certain the font style is one that you can easily read.  Similarly, you want to be certain the font is large enough so your guests can read the wording without problem. 

You will also need to do a little Internet research so you can find the right wording for your invitation.  One of the benefits to creating your own invitations is that you have the freedom to use any wording that you like.  At the same time, you will likely want to be certain your wording follows the traditional protocols.

Finally, be certain to proofread your wedding invitation before you make multiple copies.  Ideally, you should let someone else take a look at the invitation to make certain you haven’t missed something.

If you are adding embellishments to your invitations, you might want to consider asking a few close friends or family members to help you make the invitations.  Not only will this help you get them done quickly, it can be fun for everyone to gather together and spend time with each other while creating the invites.