Unique Bridal Shower Invitations
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There was a time when a prospective bride was expected to send out very formal and boring shower invitations. The other choice was those "fill in your own information on the blank spaces" cards that came 10 to a pack. Now more and more brides to be are longing for creativity and uniqueness in their bridal shower invitations. They do not necessarily want the most expensive or the flashiest. 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. Once you have decided upon your favorite idea or ideas, write down all the supplies you will need. Then think through how much it will cost to send the invitations. I have thrown out many a great idea when I discovered it would be too labor intensive or expensive. 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.
Once you have your concept and a solid list of the supplies you need and what size invitations you are going to make, you can head to the store. Make sure to order envelopes that correspond with your 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? Give them something pretty.
In closing, you must always remember that making these bridal shower invitations is supposed to be fun. If it becomes a burden or is just too much to handle with all the other things that go along with having a regular day job and planning a wedding, please stop the presses. It is completely respectable to have your invitations outsourced. There are so many options for unique bridal shower invitations these days that you need not be destined to something boring just because you do not hand make them. This is supposed to be fun. Do what is best for you.
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