The range of craft materials available means that you can create beautiful and unique items for your wedding at affordable prices.
 
DIY wedding invitations are a great place to start if you're interested in making stationery and decorations for your special day. Wedding invitations are easy to make, and you can tailor them to suit your preferred theme, season and style of wedding. If you're stuck for ideas, there are thousands of websites where you can find inspiration. Once you've created your own DIY wedding invitations you should have the confidence to explore other wedding craft projects.
 
The following tips will help you to produce invitations to be proud of.
 

1) Allow plenty of time.

The task of making your own wedding stationery can be quite daunting, and pressure to hit a deadline can spoil the enjoyment of a wedding craft project. It can help if you break a project like this into tasks and stages. For example, producing wedding invitations involves designing, printing, assembling and mailing. Most couples formally invite their guests around eight weeks before the date of the wedding to allow time for replies. Work backwards from the date you need to issue your invitations, and allow plenty of time for each of the stages involved.
 

2) Choose your envelopes first. 

A common mistake when making DIY wedding invitations is forgetting about the size and type of envelopes required. Envelopes come in a range of standard shapes and sizes, and you may struggle to find something suitable if you don't consider this at the design stage. The envelopes should complement the style and design of your invitations, so it makes sense to choose them at the start of your project.
 

3) Make the content clear and concise. 

Don't forget the purpose of your wedding invitations in your desire to create something beautiful. Make sure you clearly state the time, date and address of the venue. If you have guests travelling from other areas, include a map or directions. For some types of weddings you may also need to confirm a dress code or give other specific instructions. Give guests the opportunity to let you know about special dietary requirements, provision for disabled access or other things you may need to take into account. When you're planning a wedding it's easy to make the mistake of assuming guests will know a lot about it, but most will need the basic information set out very clearly.
 

4) Print out drafts and proofread. 

If you're preparing the text for your invitations on a computer, print out several copies and ask a couple of friends to proofread them. It's easy to miss a spelling mistake or other error if you're reading off a computer screen. Check the layout of the text, and take a critical look at the font style and size of the text. It's worth sending one of the invitations to your own address just to check what it looks like when it arrives in the mail. You may be disappointed to find ribbons have been crushed and the envelope looks the worse for wear, and this may suggest some changes are needed.
 

5) Don't be afraid to change your plan.

Wedding craft projects aren't for everyone, and if you aren't happy with your DIY wedding invitations it may be time for a re-think. Planning a wedding gives you plenty of opportunities to get creative and make your day unique, so don't feel you've failed if you need to order some wedding invitations from a professional.

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