Creating wedding invitations used to be unheard of in the past. Most brides chose the traditional route of picking a design, a font and an "out of the box" invitation with a little wording changed here and there. But today, it is not only possible to create a beautifully crafted hand-made invitation that rivals any professionally printed one, but a very accepted way of doing things especially in today's rough economical climate. Creating sample wedding invitations before you push the button is a great way to not only see the end result before you jump, but gives you the freedom to experiment while you are searching for that perfect invitation.
Now depending on whether you choose to create your invitation from scratch or create it using one of the many on-line sites which allow you to pick and choose your design, fonts and paper stock, doing it yourself is a great option for today's bride. By creating some samples first, you will be able to show them to friends and relatives to get some opinions before you make a decision.
Creating samples goes a long way in alleviating the biggest stress factor of all when planning any event. The "unknown" factor. Having a sample in hand gives you the assurance that the final product will be exactly what you expected with no surprises. And no bride wants the wrong type of "surprises" on her journey. The following are some secrets and quick tips to creating your own sample wedding invitations.
Word processing program. Essential if you plan on creating your own invitations from scratch. Word is the most universally known and works extremely well. Open office is also a free software which works great. It might be a little more quirky than word but overall for the price it can't be beat. Most software applications have downloadable templates for wedding invitations. Simply browse through the selection of templates and pick a few favorites so you can take a look at different styles. There are also many on-line sites which have templates that can be downloaded free of charge.
Pick a Card Stock. Decide on the type of card stock and buy a small quantity first to be sure it works well with your printer. If you are opting for layers or can't decide on the color, then buy a small quantity in the different colors just to get an idea of how each will look. Go small when making samples. The whole idea here is to find what you want before you spend. Be sure to use the same stock grade that you plan on using for your invite so you get a true picture of the look and feel of the invitation.
Decide on printing. Since you are creating wedding invitation samples, it is a good idea to be sure you have a high quality printer. Most invitations and card stock work well with home printers but some card stock is too heavy and should be professionally printed. By printing them off at home first you will get a much better idea of how the paper stock works with your printer. If you don't have a good quality printer, then you can always print a sample copy on plain white paper and take it to a local printer and have them duplicate the invitation on various stocks. The standard wedding invitation size is 8 1/2 x 11 but choose whatever size suits your tastes.
Final Touches. If your invitation is folded, then fold your invitation and trim away any excess. Embellish each invitation differently adding your own personal touches to each so you get a good idea of which ones look best.
Creating your own sample wedding invitations is a great way to get a glimpse into the style and type of wedding invitation which will look best for your affair without spending a small fortune up front. Eliminating the "unknown" factor will go a long way in reducing the stress and anxiety that comes with planning a wedding and will ensure that your invitation will be exactly what you had envisioned.
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