Simple Ways to Make Your Wedding Invitation More Special
There are a lot of things to prepare when planning for a wedding, and wedding invitations are among the trickiest to get right. You want those you invite to feel special and important, but you also want to keep the cost of each invitation within your budget.
Fortunately, settling for templates or pre-made designs isn’t the only way to go. You can actually take extra steps to personalize your wedding invitations and make them more special. Here are some of the simplest ways to personalize your wedding invitations without breaking the bank.
Use a Wax Seal
Adding a wax seal to your wedding invitations is a nice and simple touch that can make those invitations feel more special in the eyes of the recipients. You can have a seal made with your initials as a personal touch.
Avoid using actual wax for wedding invitations, especially if you need to send the invites through the mail. Wax shatters when not handled with care and the seal will be broken by the time the invitations reach their recipients.
Instead, you want to use plastic for better durability. There are special plastic materials designed for envelope seals. They look like wax, but they are a lot more resistant to scratches, bends, and mishandling.
Add Handwritten Notes
Calligraphy is another sweet touch that can make wedding invitations more special. Adding elaborate fonts to the invitations is a great way to add elegance and flare, plus you get to choose your own accents and fonts.
If hiring a professional calligrapher isn’t an option, handwritten notes is a great alternative. It is time consuming to write small notes for each recipient, but it’s a simple touch that will be highly appreciated.
You can use a colored piece of paper and a special calligraphy pen or simply go with plain white and your favorite writing instrument. What’s important is the message you put in the notes; make sure they are suitable for the individual recipient for a truly special feel.
Go DIY
Going the DIY route is also an option. It is a lot simpler to make your own wedding invitations thanks to digital printing and other technologies available today. A close friend once sent me a wedding invitation made from Polaroid prints; the invitation remains one of the best I’ve received to date.
Browse through tutorials on how to make wedding invitations for some inspiration. Don’t forget to turn the idea into something uniquely you by adding personal touches like photos or custom materials. The time you spend making the invitations will be worth it.
Custom Labels
Custom address labels are another idea to consider if you really want to add a personal touch to the wedding invitations. Having custom wedding address labels made is easier – and more affordable – than you think, but the personal touch still makes every invitation you send that much more special.
In the end, sending out special wedding invitations that truly appreciate their recipients makes your wedding day more special too. Explore these ideas and find more ways to personalize your wedding invitations here on Knot for Life.