If you can’t find what you want or you just want to save some money on the wedding, then do-it-yourself (DIY) wedding invitations may be the right choice for you.
Do-it-yourself wedding invitations are a fun and cost-effective way to make your wedding stand out. Nonetheless, before you decide on doing your wedding invites yourself, there are a few things you might want to consider.
Time
It usually takes three to six months to plan a wedding. Some even take a year to be put together. The wedding invites are one of the most time-consuming aspects of wedding preparations. You would need to know what your invites would contain, then you have to choose the motif, style, design and envelopes. In addition, you need to make sure that they are finished on time, so they can be mailed right away. Therefore, you will need to make sure that you have plenty of time to find the materials and print and decorate hundreds of papers and envelopes.
But if your timetable is perfectly on track, then creating your DIY cards will be a fun bonding moment for you and your soon-to-be-husband. You can make it a stress reliever during the weekend and an additional opportunity to spend time with each other. 
Cost
You want to make a statement without hurting your budget, so you opt for a do-it-yourself wedding invitation. However, you will still need to pay for ink cartridges and materials and even shipping fees. Consider first the overall cost before pushing through with DIY wedding invites. There are some DIY invitation kits that can be purchased at very low prices. These kits use high quality paper with embellishments and cost from $1 to $2 only – half the price of a typical, flat party invitation or high-end engraved invitation.
Design
Not everyone is capable of creating a masterpiece. If you think you are not creative enough, you may want to copy a few designs online. But one thing you have to take note of is that you might need permission from the designer. You can also ask someone to design for you, so you can customize it according to your preference.
A do-it-yourself wedding invite is an excellent idea for couples who want to personalize their wedding by using their own colors and themes. You have a number of options when choosing a DIY invitation for your big day. Here are some tips to help you come up with a wonderful DIY card.
- Design, Print, Organize and Address the Invitations
Spare enough time to write, bring together and address the invitations. This is one of the most time-consuming tasks in the DIY cards process. Determine how
long it takes for the invitations to be finished, and leave an allowance to accommodate any issues that might arise. Wedding invitations are usually mailed six to eight weeks before the wedding date. This gives your guests ample time to prepare or respond to your invitation.
- Choose your envelopes
You might be asking why you have to select the envelopes first. This is for the sole purpose of knowing the size limitation of your wedding invitations. Most couples buy the pieces of stationery first, and end up getting frustrated because of the unavailability of the envelopes. Envelopes come in standard sizes. Any discrepancies between envelope size and invitation size can turn your whole DIY wedding invitation into a flop.
- Buy the Stationery
You can purchase the paper of your choice in any size and cut it, or look for stationery that is shaped already to keep make your work simpler. See to it that the color of your paper goes together with your envelope and the print will be visible. If you choose to have a traditional wedding invitation, you need to have one main card that announces the wedding location, date and time. You can also include an RSVP card, an RSVP card return envelope, and possibly another sheet containing hotel contact information, directions, and other specific wedding details.
- Invitation Text
Write your invitation text on a piece of blank paper to get the wording right. Once you have proofread everything, you can transfer it on the stationery. If you choose not to write it, you can consider printing the text on the invitation paper from your computer. Remember that this is your wedding, and these are your invitations. You can choose any layout that you want. Be sure that you are designing them in a way that it represents you and your soon-to-be spouse’s personality.
Personalize It
Your DIY wedding invitations will surely leave an impression to your guest if you add something that they will surely remember. You can put some clip-arts or pop-up photos of you and your partner. If you planned for a program for the ceremony, you might decide to attach it on your wedding invites. A heartfelt thank you note for all the recipients is one special touch that will surely impress your guests.
Do-it-yourself wedding invitation means that you are free to write your own story and leave a touch of elegance and style on your wedding day. Just imagine preparing for your big day in a fun and pocket-friendly way.
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