By creating your own handmade invitations, you set the tone for your wedding. Because you are traveling to your wedding site, you are probably inviting a small number of people to join you. Handmade invitations will add a personal touch and give them a sense of the intimate occasion that they will be attending.
For example, you have chosen Hawaii as your destination you might choose to include the lyrics to a Hawaiian love song in your invitations. Printed on light, delicate paper reminiscent of the tropical flowers on the islands, this would add a lovely touch. For a wedding to take place in Ireland, consider adding an Irish blessing printed in Olde English font on heavy, grainy granite colored paper. This will bring your guests the first notion of the history that the trip will provide. If the wedding is to be held in Las Vegas, include a chip from the casino where you will be holding your reception. Whatever the destination, use its history or culture as part of your invitations.
Choose colors and paper that match the atmosphere that you would like to create on your wedding day. If your wedding is going to be a traditional, formal evening event, choose nothing but ecru or white, heavy paper for the invitations. Use simple fonts or a delicate script, and dark ink. No bright colors or silly fonts.
Regarding the practical elements of your invitations, consider the following. Include detailed lists of good hotels and their price ranges that are near the church or reception hall.
- Include an RSVP card with a stamped and addressed envelope.
- Choose a font for your invitations that is large enough to be legible.
- Use clipart images from WeddingClipart.com, drawings or photographs for your invitations.
- Use your home computer and printer to produce professional looking wedding invitations.
- Choose textured papers.
By incorporating images related to your wedding destination, you will create unique, professional looking invitations for less.
