design & type your own wedding invitations
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Simple word processing software is all you need to create the perfect wedding invitation. You can use special paper stock that is designed specifically for weddings and other ceremonies, or use standard-sized paper to make your invitations. If you use standard-sized paper, you will need to pay more attention to formatting because of the way the invitation will be folded.
Things You'll Need
- Word processing software
- Stationery
- Envelopes
- Stamps
Instructions
Using Wedding Stationery
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Select the stationery. Wedding ceremony invitations look best printed on heavy stock paper. You can buy paper made just for wedding invitations at most office-supply stores.
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Choose your font. Word programs such as Microsoft Word and Works offer many different options for text. Traditionally, wedding invitations are printed using a cursive font to look more romantic. The font on your wedding invitation should match or complement your wedding reception invitation, if you have one.
3
Adjust the paper size in the word processing software. By default, the software is formatted to print on standard 8 1/2-inch by 11-inch paper. Most invitations will be smaller than this. To change the paper size in Microsoft Word or Works, for example, slide the ruler guides at the top of the window.
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Select a graphic. Popular graphics for wedding invitations include a bride and groom, flowers, doves, wedding cakes and rings. All of these wedding-themed graphics are available as clip art in many word-processing programs. For example, if using Microsoft Word, select the "Insert" tab and choose "Clip Art." Enter "wedding" in the search field. Then click on one of the wedding-themed images to add it to your invitation.
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Type your text. Enter basic information such as the date and time of the ceremony, the venue and address. You can also include information about the wedding reception such as the time, place and type of reception, for example, a dinner or luncheon.
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Enter the names of the invitees. All adults in the household should be addressed by name, such as "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," or "Alex and Jane Smith." Children can be addressed by name or be included with their parents, such as "Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Family." To help keep track of how many you've invited, include the children's names on the invitation. This will help you pre-plan for seating at the ceremony and reception before the final list of guests is prepared.
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Create an RSVP card. This card should include a check box for attending and one for not attending. Put an additional space for the invited guest to enter the total number of guests, including herself, that will be attending. If the invitation includes an invite to the reception, include a space for the guest to enter the number of and type of meals requested, for example, chicken or vegetarian. The RSVP card should have your mailing address in the recipient field and be stamped.
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Print out the invitation and RSVP card. Adjust the paper guides on the printer to accommodate a smaller piece of paper, if necessary.
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Seal the wedding invitation and RSVP card into the envelope. The envelope should have your name and address in the sender field, and your guest's name and address in the recipient field. You can also include an invitation to your wedding reception in this envelope.
Using Standard Paper
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Divide a standard 8 1/2-inch by 11-inch paper page into four squares.
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Insert graphics and text. The top-left square will become the front of the invitation. Keep in mind that once the paper is printed and folded into an invitation card, the top-left text and graphics will be upside down. Use the software to rotate your image and text 180 degrees.
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Insert wedding ceremony information such as the date, time and place into the bottom-right square. This will become the inside of your invitation.
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Insert additional information such as a poem, story, graphic or a photo into the bottom-left square.
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Print out the wedding invitation. Fold the invitation in half, horizontally. Then fold it in half again, vertically.
Tips &- Warnings
Instead of folding standard-sized paper into an invitation, you can format your entire invitation so it will print on one page, then cut the invitation to size.
You can make wedding RSVP cards using standard paper as well. Since RSVP cards are small, you can print four RSVP cards to one piece of paper. Use the copy feature in your word processing software to duplicate the card information in one to three additional spots on the page. Print the RSVP card, then use scissors or a paper cutter to cut the card to size.
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