Method 1: Organize your information.
1, typesetting
Wedding invitations are usually divided into three different parts: appointment date, wedding invitation and returning to Cambodia. In the process of making the invitation, please make sure whether you will include all these parts and how uniform or different you want each part to look.
The appointment date part usually includes the announcement of engagement or marriage, the couple's name, the date and specific time of marriage (optional). You don't have to include the location and other details.
Wedding invitations should be sent at least six weeks before the wedding. They should include all the information about the wedding, including the name, place, date and time of the couple. In addition to the basic information, you can add other information to the invitation.
Going back to Cambodia is a small card sent with the invitation. This is optional, but it is a useful supplement to your invitation. It will be accompanied by an envelope so that the recipient can tell you whether they will come or not, so that you can count the number of guests and know what they want for dinner. The recipient will reply to you and let you know how many people you need to prepare for your wedding.
Step 2 make a guest list
Before you send out the invitation, you need to know how much money you want to earn. Make a guest list by family or clan. It should include full name, address, email and phone number.
This is the easiest way to integrate all the information into the computer worksheet. In this way, you can quickly find information and make corresponding adjustments. For the guests returning to Cambodia, highlight their names or mark them on your guest list. This will help you to know who will go and who hasn't replied yet. Pay more attention to the guests with special needs on the guest list. If they live in suburbs or remote areas, you may need to send invitations to them through the Internet in addition to mailing. If they speak different languages, please translate the invitation letter specially.
3. Write down all your invitation information
Once you decide which part of the invitation you want to make, make a sample (or several samples) for each part. Choose the exact words you want to use in the invitation, including the order and interval of different information on the invitation.
Decide whether you want to use formal or informal words. Classic official quotations include "[husband and wife's name] please attend their wedding in …" or "[groom's parents' name] family invites you to attend [husband and wife's name's wedding in …".
If you like informal wedding invitations, try "[husband and wife's names] to invite you to their wedding …" or simply say, "Welcome!" And attach the location and date/time.
Although this is only a sample, you still need to check it to avoid spelling or grammatical mistakes in the invitation. Don't just make a sample invitation in one language, make several different versions to test different languages.
The traffic direction can be attached to the invitation, especially if the location is remote or unfamiliar to most guests.
Method 2: Design your invitation letter.
1, select the main color.
It's best to finish the design of the invitation after you plan the wedding. In order to make the invitation look the best, you can choose the color that best matches your other wedding decorations.
Control the color of the invitation, up to 3 kinds. This helps to make the invitation look less rich or confusing.
Use at least one neutral color or main color. White or cream color is usually used, but any light color can be used as the primary color. Then, you can enrich it with the bright colors of 1-2.
Please make sure to use contrasting colors as background and text colors to make it easier to read the invitation.
Invitations are all the same color, including date and reply. You want the parts of the invitation to complement each other, not conflict with each other.
Choose which part of the invitation should be colored. This includes the background, text, and any other design elements you add to it.
2. Design your background.
Before you can start adding text and pictures to an invitation, you must select a background. If your invitation is formal, consider using a classic neutral background. Informal text can be paired with strange and interesting background patterns or images.
If you want to use a solid background, create a color theme. Do you want to mix two or more colors with a single color or a gradient effect?
Consider using a pattern or picture as a background. Although you have slightly modified where you want to add text, using a background template is a simple way to increase the attraction of the invitation.
Remember, you can use paper with a background image. In this way, you only need to make words, and you can choose your favorite paper template.
You can use textured (not patterned) paper to create the feeling of the background.
3. Determine the mode.
If you want to add pictures or patterns to the invitation, please discuss some options collectively. If you have no confidence in your ability in this field, you can consider seeking help and advice from close friends or family members in the art/creativity field.
If you want to have patterns, design them yourself or use free photos. Consider adding text boxes or lace around design-related text, small pictures or clip art, or using the couple's engagement photos.
If you use images, consider whether to print the text on kraft paper and paste it on the top of card paper, or whether to print all the images and text on the same paper.
Avoid adding too much content to the invitation. If you have a textured paper, don't use too many images or borders. Don't use more than two pictures or photos in an invitation, but let the text be the focus of the invitation.
4. Choose your typesetting.
In your invitation letter, the font of the text is as important as the picture and color. Font is very important for your invitation to show a certain style and mood.
For formal invitations, use the classic cursive style. This will create the classic and exquisite feeling you are looking for.
If you use informal text and design, consider using handwritten or sans-serif fonts. But you don't have to be limited to this. You can also use a formal font as the style of the invitation.
Limit font colors to at most two. It is not uncommon to use multiple fonts in invitations, but using more than two fonts is too miscellaneous in people's eyes.
Consider adding something else. Today's invitation will have a lot of details, adding a lot of extra content and design elements besides the invitation itself. Consider printing, adding ribbons or decorations, using confetti, or adding sequins to invitations.
5. Choose an envelope. There are hundreds of different envelope styles on the market, many of which are specially designed for weddings. This part of the craft is generally not done by hand, except for those brides who are particularly ambitious. Find an envelope with the right size, shape and color on the Internet to match your invitation.
6. Design a plate for the invitation.
After everything is decided-text, color, background, possible pictures-you can now make a model of the invitation. Make a preliminary invitation sample with ideal pictures/words.
Make multiple different versions of the same style by moving the text position, enlarging/reducing the text size and trying different borders.
Don't feel limited to a certain style or form. Try different styles and find your favorite one; You may be surprised to find out what you like and don't like.
Be sure to consider the size of the invitation. This will affect the layout changes.
7. Confirm your invitation.
Once you have considered all the texts and design styles, the final invitation will be formed. Make sure there are no basic typos and you know the exact size of your card.
Method 3: Print your card.
1, choose your paper.
Although you may have decided what kind of paper to use if you want to add a picture background or text, you should choose a paper after designing the invitation.
Visit local handicrafts or printing shops and see different types of paper. Pay attention to their prices. If you buy in large quantities, you should consider the difference in cost.
Don't use high-gloss photographic paper as your invitation, this style is easy to fail. Try matte paper or cardboard.
Make sure that the paper you want to buy can be cut or ordered to the right size to make your invitation.
If you consider using several layers of paper to write your invitation, make sure you choose the right paper for each layer. You may need the same amount of each paper.
2. Determine how to print.
You can print the invitation at home or in the print shop. Usually, if you design your own invitations, you should have enough money left to ask the local printing shop to print them for you.
If you print at home, make sure that your printer can print the paper you want and that you have enough ink.
Call several local printing houses to find out the price. For simple printing and cutting sizes, you should only spend a little money.
Make sure that your invitation is printed in the correct size, so that you don't have to spend a lot of time and money to reprint it because of the wrong size.
3. Bind your invitation.
Once you have printed all the invitations and cut them to the right size, you can put them together! If each invitation has several layers, fix it with glue or nails, put the reply card or other instructions into the invitation, and then put the whole invitation into the envelope.
Remember, envelopes can be sealed with stickers or seals instead of glue.
Write the envelope in your best and clearest handwriting, or print it in the same font as the invitation.
4. Send your invitation!
When the invitation is bound, invite your friends and family to celebrate your wedding date. Please be sure to send an invitation at least 6 weeks before the wedding.
Tip:
Consider hiring a graphic design student at a low price to help you design the invitation.
There are many cheap wedding invitation templates online that can help you design invitations.