Reports of a declining economy have persuaded many brides to take on the Do it Yourself (D.I.Y) mentality. According to TheWeddingReport.com 50% of brides will decide to purchase the supplies and make their own Bridal shower invitations in 2009. D.I.Y wedding projects can save you money and give you that custom designed look. Yet, if you don’t have a good sense of direction on how to craft your invitations, you might regret your budget friendly decision. Check out these pointers on how to design a perfect bridal shower invitation for your wedding:
- Clean Handwriting: We are assuming your goal is to make your invitations look as professional as possible. If that is the case, nothing screams “CHEAP” on an invitation more then poor penmanship. If you know calligraphy or are confident your writing style is clean and consistent then by all means write them yourself. However, if a 5yr has better handwriting then you, we suggest you either ask a friend to write for you or use a stencil. Stencils are inexpensive and offered in hundreds of sizes and fonts.
- Know your adhesives: This is a common problem overlooked by most brides that decide to D.I.Y any of their wedding projects. There are so many types of adhesive out there and it’s important to make sure you use the proper type for your task. Speak with your local craft store associate and tell them what you’re exactly trying to accomplish. He or She will suggest the right type of adhesive for attaching lace, gemstones, paper, course / smooth objects, etc. We love Elmer’s Glue, but it may not always be the best solution
- Think broader: Your bridal shower invitations aren’t just a way to invite guests to your shower. Your invitations should convey the formality, theme and your overall exceptions for the event. Think at a higher level when you decide how to construct your invitations. Sending out something humorous and playful for an elegant and sophisticated bridal shower is a recipe for disaster! Give your guest’s a heads up by considering the following:
- Match the wording of your invitation to the formality of your event: ex: “You are cordially invited to ________’s bridal shower event” gives off a more formal expectation as opposed to “Come join _______ for her bridal shower”
- Design your invitations based on the theme of the bridal shower.
- Be extra specific if you decide to use generically designed bridal shower Invitations.
- Proofread, then Proofread again!: The biggest luxury of having wedding invitations professionally made is knowing that your invites will be proofread a hundred times before being printed. Take the same level of care for your D.I.Y bridal shower invitations. Proofread your text and then have a friend do the same before you commit to anything. Take inconsideration the the size and layout of your wording. Be sure that everything you’ve written fits on the actual invitation space and it is clearly legible.
Following these few tips when creating your own bridal shower invitations will help ensure that you get that professional look without the crazy price tag. Your wallet, your guests and your eyes can thank us later
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