How to Make Your Own Bridal Shower Invitations

It used to be that when you received an invitation to a bridal shower, it was either a very stodgy thing printed professionally on Crane paper or one of those fill in the blank kind of things. Bridal shower invitations are now becoming a source of pride for many future brides. Invitations that clearly broke the bank are not always the goal. Something different that everyone will remember fits the bill. If you subscribe to this way of thinking and strive to make your own bridal shower invitations, then I can help give you a few pointers.

You should jot down all your ideas before you even buy one envelope. Roughly draw what you picture each of your ideas will look like. Think about how the bridal shower invitations will be addressed and how they will open. Put together a list of items needed for the ideas you like the most. Then think through how much it will cost to send the invitations. Often, it is easy to weed out certain ideas because the materials will just cost too much. Work on the wording of your invitation once you decide on the winning idea. This is an important step, so you do not accidentally buy paper or cards that are too small for your message or leave too much wide open space that you then have to fill with impromptu design.

You can order or purchase all the materials after you have a firm design concept. Do not try to save costs by getting envelopes that do not match the invitations. Your bridal shower invitations themselves do not have to be color coordinated with your envelopes, but they need to be of equal card stock and fashion. If you are going to handwrite the invitation message, a set of specialty calligraphy pens will be invaluable. If calligraphy or penmanship is not your bailiwick, consider purchasing a stencil set. There are people who will provide their fancy handwriting for your bridal shower invitations for a small fee. Lastly, whatever the design, people love accessories on their invitations. Those of you making exciting 3D pop out invitations and cards shaped like wine bottles have the accessories thing taken care of. What prospective guests would not want to be greeted with music, feathers, ribbons or painted somethings when they open their bridal shower invitations? Make them have some flair.

I will close by saying that, if anywhere in this process, you decide it is too frustrating or you do not have time to have a regular job and make bridal shower invitations, abandon ship for the sake of your sanity. It is completely respectable to have your invitations outsourced. There are incredible companies and small boutiques online and on main street that exist because they provide cool and distinctive bridal shower invitations that will wow your guests. This is supposed to be fun. Do what is best for you.

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