You may be asking yourself: Why do people choose the DIY wedding invitation route? We\u2019re glad you asked. Before we dive deeper, here are the top eight benefits of making your own wedding invites.<\/p>\n
1: Happy Wallet, Happy Life<\/h3>\n
When you pay for any product or service, it\u2019s usually because you either can\u2019t do something yourself or you don\u2019t want to do it. In exchange for taking care of the task for you, businesses often charge significantly more than it would cost to just go the DIY route. Luckily, we are living in a digital era that has birthed tons of free or affordable photo editing tools and easy-to-use templates that put the power back into your hands and leave you and your wallet happy.<\/p>\n
2: You Become the CEO of Creativity<\/h3>\n
One of the top benefits of designing your own wedding invites is that you can mix and match absolutely anything you like so that you never have to compromise. To save money and time, most industries have streamlined their processes and operate more like factories that pump out the same exact product over and over again. With DIY, you can override those factory settings and rest assured knowing that if you can dream it, you can create it! After all, you\u2019re not a cookie-cutter couple, so why settle for basic wedding invitations? This is your chance to design something that officially introduces the world to who you are as a couple.<\/p>\n
3: You\u2019re Only a Couple Clicks Away From Awesome<\/h3>\n
With fun, easy, and affordable photo-editing apps like Picsart<\/a> always at your fingertips, it\u2019s truly incredible what you can create with just a couple clicks of a mouse. Editing an existing wedding invitation template or trying user-friendly tools to build up a blank canvas from zero to masterpiece is the fastest way to create a unique and professional look on a friendly budget in no time. In fact, you might fall so in love with the process of making a DIY wedding invitation that you\u2019ll probably feel compelled to also DIY your \u201csave the date\u201d cards, RSVP cards, envelope liners, bridal shower invitations, and personalized cards for your bridesmaid gifts.<\/p>\n When you design your own wedding invitations, you can personalize your cards as much as you want. You may prefer to tweak each invitation card to include a personal greeting for each guest, digitize your handwriting that your friends or grandparents recognize and love, and pick cardstock or other types of paper that are meaningful to you and your loved ones. For example, couples and families who value sustainability practices or who plan to invite lots of eco-conscious guests might choose to print their invitations on biodegradable or plantable seed paper. After printing, you can also add a handmade embellishment you know your guests would adore.<\/p>\n Did you always envision your wedding planning journey being a fun and exciting time where you\u2019d be sipping mimosas with your bridesmaids while browsing wedding ideas on Etsy and getting the 4-1-1 on the proposal story? Did you dream of sitting around the kitchen table with your sister, mother, grandmother or other loved ones, listening to their enchanting love stories while making invitations or wedding favors by hand? Now is your chance to create deeper connections with your loved ones and precious memories to last a lifetime. When you enlist the help of your family and friends, you can deepen your relationships and soak in just how supported and loved you are before your special day arrives.<\/p>\n We totally get it \u2014 wedding planning can be stressful. Being bombarded with competing options and drowned in price tags isn\u2019t exactly what most people dream of when they fantasize about their dream wedding. Choosing to go the DIY route is a great way to step away from all the industry noise and reconnect to your personal vision for your special day. Luckily with user-friendly photo-editing tools, you can have your wedding cake \u2014 and eat it too! Designing your own invitations is a chance to relax and play with colors<\/a>, textures, photos, and designs that light you up.<\/p>\n With so much that can go wrong in planning a wedding, leaving some room for flexibility can give you a much needed sense of relief. Need to add a new piece to your wedding stationery that requires you to resize your design to keep the theme consistent? No worries, just set your new dimensions, adjust the design where necessary, and you\u2019re good to go. Short by a dozen cards last minute? No problem, just print some more. DIY puts the control back in your hands so you can focus on enjoying the process.<\/p>\n Building a lifelong relationship takes a lot of tender love and care, starting with all the little details. When you design your own wedding invitations, it\u2019s a way of saying I care, and is a thoughtful gesture to start your marriage off with tender love and care. The more hands-on you can be throughout your wedding planning process, the more experiences you will create to lock in the memories of this life-changing chapter of your life. Someday you can look back on this time and recall the memories of the wonderful time you had dreaming about your big day. And you\u2019ll remember making your own invitations to share your exciting news with the ones you love.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ready to go DIY? Here are some favorite picks for unique DIY wedding invite ideas.<\/b><\/p>\n Personalized wedding logos add an elegant touch to invitations and are a great way to say a lot with very little, often providing both logistical information about the wedding and a sneak peak into the couple\u2019s personality and vision. Wedding logos often include the couple\u2019s first names or a monogram (the couple\u2019s first initials only), the date of the wedding, and the wedding location. Some couples prefer to incorporate an image or symbol, while others prefer a text-only logo.<\/p>\n So where do you start? Get inspired by some of our favorite calligraphy fonts<\/a> like Cherolina, Some Weatz Swashes, and Lambresia. For a more rustic or kraft look, try fonts such as Latin XCN BT, Aviano Sans Regular, Victoria Titling MT STD CN, and Monticello SC Regular. As for color palettes, wedding color trends<\/a> lean towards neutral tones such as Terracotta, Dusty Rose, Cinnamon Rose, or Light Gray paired with Sage Green and Greenery, and topped with Gold Foil. Once you have some of these elements nailed down, you can easily design your own custom wedding logo<\/a> in minutes!<\/p>\n Thicker paper choices, such as 120 lb. uncoated cardstock, are very popular and often considered more appropriate for formal events such as weddings. Wedding invitations also look fabulous on textured paper such as linen, felt, biodegradable and plantable seed paper (which, once grown, also doubles as a souvenir), or kraft paper (a popular choice for a rustic wedding).<\/b><\/p>\n Who doesn\u2019t love a good old fashioned embellishment? Wax seals are one of the ultimate ways to level up the luxuriousness of your look and give your beloved invitation suite a final stamp of approval. You can find wax seal kits on Etsy or at other craft stores. Practice a couple seals and then go for it.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Want the secret to making something look a lot more expensive than it really is? Try adding some embossing to your wedding stationery! Think of embossing as a 3-D stamp. You can have a personalized stamp created for you at shops like Etsy or Paper Source, or you can simply glue pre-embossed cardstock to your invitation.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Adding a ribbon is not only functional in helping keep all the pieces of the invitation suite together, it\u2019s also a tiny detail that gives your guests a special experience while opening your invitation and sets the style and tone for your wedding ahead of time. For the most comprehensive look, pick a style of ribbon that matches your wedding theme \u2014 <\/b>satin ribbons go well with more formal, luxurious weddings while twine works great paired with kraft paper for an elegant rustic wedding theme.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Imagine having your very own custom couple\u2019s stamp to add to your invites! You\u2019re only one quick internet search away from having your own monogram stamp created with your first initial and your significant other\u2019s first initial.<\/b><\/p>\n Invitation suites can include a lot of pieces including the invitation, an RSVP or response card, a mailing envelope, postage, reception card, directions, a weekend events and accommodations card \u2014 <\/b>phew! If you have three or more of these elements, you may want to consider adding a pocketfold to the inside of your invitations. They are incredibly functional, not to mention super cute.<\/p>\n Feeling inspired and ready to design a couple of DIY wedding invite ideas that you and your partner can choose from? Here\u2019s a step-by-step tutorial to get you started.<\/p>\n![\"wedding](\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/05\/1-780x520.jpg\")
<\/p>\n4: A More Personalized Invitation Card Creates a Deeper Connection<\/h3>\n
5: Those Who Go Together Grow Together<\/h3>\n
6: Who Said Wedding Planning Can\u2019t Be Fun And Easy?<\/h3>\n
7: Bring Flexibility Back<\/h3>\n
8: Powerful Presence Creates Precious Memories<\/h3>\n
![\"DIY](\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/05\/3-780x520.jpg\")
<\/p>\nUnique Ideas to Include When Designing Your Own Wedding Invitations<\/span><\/h2>\n
\n
Wedding Logo<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n
Paper Choice<\/b>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n
Wax Seal\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
![\"homemade](\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/05\/2-780x520.jpg\")
<\/p>\n\n
Embossing\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n
Ribbon or Twine\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n
Personalized Stamps<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n
Pocketfold\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to Make Your Own Wedding Invitation<\/span><\/h2>\n