How to make wedding invitations on the computer

make wedding invitations on the computer

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"It is said that a Fall wedding is a very special one, because at a time when so much of the life around us is changing colors and dying, we gather together for a celebration of life and a brand new beginning. Indeed, today we are very privileged to welcome a new married couple into the world. I hope that every time you celebrate your anniversary, you will always think back to this wonderful Autumn day and remember all the love and warmth that you feel in this room right now."

Invitations often serve as a large part of the wedding budget. Not only do you have to have the invitations made, but also spend the money on postage to mail them. Making the wedding invitations yourself by using your computer will allow you to save a portion of the invitation budget to use on additional expenses. This also serves as a DIY project that a bride can recruit her friends to help with.

Things You'll Need

• Word processing software

Instructions

1. • 1

     Open your word processing software and download an invitation template from the software's website. For example, Microsoft Office has many wedding invitation templates to choose from, or you can customize your own from a blank template.

   • 2

     Choose your font. A standard calligraphy font that comes with your word processing software works nice, or you can download free fonts from many websites if you should find a font that you like better. If you choose to download a free font, make sure to follow the installation instructions on the website to install your font into your word processing software.

   • 3

     Determine the invitation wording. Websites such as The Knot specialize in giving sample wording and etiquette. The site allows you to choose your situation, such as word the invitation if both sets of parents are hosting, and will give suggestions based upon your family circumstances.

   • 4

     Format your document. On your word processing software, format the margins. You can either create a centered invitation or one that is flush left or right if you have chosen a template with a particular design on it that you will want to print around.

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     Type your invitation message.

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     Print the desired number of invitations on the paper of your choosing.

Tips &- Warnings

• Print the invitations on vellum paper and attach it to a stiffer cardstock using ribbon.

• Purchase a kit to make your wedding invitations through your local craft store. This will allow you the freedom to still print them while giving you the paper and supplies needed to finish the invitation.

• Always print one copy to test so that you don't waste paper if your design isn't correct.

Source: www.ehow.com

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