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One of the most personally challenging and
rewarding experiences a soon-to-be new bride can have is
planning for a wedding. While many brides choose to allow
a wedding planner to handle all the details for them, more
and more brides are following a DIY– or Do-it-Yourself
– ethic in regards to their wedding. No matter which
approach you choose for the overall wedding, designing your
own invitation is one of the best ways to save money and
still achieve the polished, professional look you desire.
It also allows you the opportunity to unleash the creative
side of your personality while retaining full control of
the finished product. Following these helpful tips will
help guide you in your quest for the perfect DIY wedding
invitation:
Research is essential. In the Internet age, a simple
Google search will unveil a ton of stellar designs at
your fingertips to feed your inspiration. Also, check
with professional designers to discover what they use
for their wedding stationary. -
Balance is the key to a good design. The relative positioning
of all the objects in your design will make or break your
invitation. You will need to decide if you desire a more
structured layout with text and design objects evenly
distributed or if you want a more free-flowing, loose
arrangement. No matter which direction you take, you can
ensure an appealing wedding invitation by incorporating
elements like lace and ribbons for depth and texture in
your DIY invites.
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Anchoring elements such as photos placed inside of
borders or frames provide excellent focal points to your
invitations. These elements help to provide a more polished
and professional look to your DIY invitations.
Complimentary colors that are inviting to the eye are
important. Many professionals stick to using different
tones of the same color in order to keep their invitation
from seeming too “busy”. You may wish to try
your printing on colored paper to see what works best
for you. Some color schemes work much better than others
so this step will help determine what the final outcome
will look like. It is also important to find a font that
is easily decipherable and compliments your color scheme.
Your guests should be able to make out all the details
of the wedding on first glance at the invitation.
By following these tips and being careful not to over design
(simplicity is next to godliness), you will easily be able
to produce exquisite and professional looking wedding invitations
with a personal touch that will provide a lifetime of memories
for everyone from the guests to the bride and groom themselves.
Nicola Ray has developed a number of innovative and inspirational
ideas for Do It Yourself wedding invitations for a number
of years. For more design tips and advice for your own DIY
wedding invitations, please pay a visit to her website Wedding
Invitation Ideas. It is the indispensable guide for any
DIY bride and is a must-see treasure trove of inspiration. |
