You might want to create your own unique handmade wedding invitations. A great way to do this is to customise a pre-designed card.
Can I customise handmade wedding invitations?
Most handmade wedding invitations are made from scratch. Unlike most printed designs. With printed cards the outer has already been printed and is being stored ready for assembly. The only part that is printed is the insert. Handmade cards are usually a little different, each time a customer places an order the wedding stationer will make the cards from the beginning. This process often allows you to personalise the design. You might be able to request a different card colour, ribbon type, buckle or other change.
However, it may not be possible to completely customise the design without paying a charge for a bespoke design. It will usually depend on how large and how many changes are required. But most stationers will allow small changes without any extra cost to yourself.
Could I customise them myself?
Another possibility is to customise the design yourself. This is easier than you might think. Order your wedding stationery and once received add any extra embellishments that you like. You might want to discuss this with your stationer. For example you may want to change a ribbon to a different colour from the one the stationer supplies. The stationer may be willing to supply the card without the ribbon and possibly with a price reduction as the wedding card is using less materials.
Can I print my own insert?
Most stationers will print your personalised wording on the inside of the card in your chosen font. But what if you want a font that they don't have or you have wording you don't think they can accommodate? Well most wordings can be accommodated and it might be worth asking your printer to see if it is possible. However, if not, or if you just prefer to print your own insert then most handmade wedding invitations can be supplied blank. This also goes for printed stationery as well.
How do I print my own insert?
You can use a text editing program such as Word or OpenOffice to layout your wording in your chosen font and colour. You can format the page to the right size and utilise borders to make sure your text fits on the insert. I always advise printing a test page beforehand to ensure that the text is centred. Use a piece of rough or scrap paper cut to the correct size. Make sure to also check your printer settings. You may need to use a custom paper size, read the printer's user manual if you are unsure on how to do this. You might also want to increase the print quality.
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