Custom Girl Baby Shower Invitations

I cannot imagine a more warm and happy occasion than a baby girl shower, unless of course it’s a baby boy shower and the baby boy happens to be yours. That would certainly be understandable, even to the one expecting the baby girl. Without continuing down that silly path, let’s talk about custom girl baby shower invitations.

First of all, to be in the position of ordering the invitations is an honor and pleasure; though the overall shower hostess responsibilities can be a little costly and time consuming. It speaks well of you, and it also speaks of the love and respect that the mommy-to-be has for you. You want to do all that you can to make her day special, and you will no doubt do just that.
Before ordering the invitations, there are a few things you need to know. While the mommy-to-be is the one you want to most please, you want to be considerate of others as well. The average age of the group and overall mix usually has some bearing on the specifics of your shower invitations. For example, if the group will include husbands then you may not want to make your invitations with quite so much of a feminine flair, though flaming pink is always acceptable for baby girl showers.

You also want to know the final decision regarding food. If the shower is being held around the noon hour, it’s usually understood that lunch will be provided, but you will want to mention that in your invitations.
And of course before actually ordering your shower invitations you need to know the names and addresses of all the invitees. Be very careful not to leave anyone out. Make sure that someone has spoken with the couple, of course, but also with their best friends and parents. An oversight here could really hurt someone’s feelings, and you sure don’t want that.


With the details you need in hand, you’re ready to order your shower invitations, and there’s only one reasonable consideration and that’s online. When you think about all of the choices that are available online, and the control you have to place orders exactly the way you want them, it’s the only place that makes any sense at all.
Just go online to a web site that has card design choices that fit your needs, features and options that you like, an ordering interface that’s easy to use, and the right technology.

It will walk you through each step, which will include picking out the card design that you like best, a good invitation message that you can change some to fit your needs, stylish fonts to have them printed in, and the ability to upload a picture and make it a photo card invitation, if you like. The technology will allow you to see your invitation on your screen and make the changes you feel are best. Once completed, you place your order.
That’s how you make custom girl baby shower invitations. You make the choices that fit you and your particular needs best, and technology does all the rest. You will actually be quite excited when you see your baby girl shower invitations, especially knowing that you customized and personalized them yourself.

DIY Wedding Invitations for your big day

 

 There are plenty of professional beach wedding invitations that you can purchase, but if you are trying to come in under budget and would like to add a special touch, then DIY wedding invitations are the way to go. 

This article will cover a few ideas to get you started making your own invites, but you will probably come up with even more ideas as you read. The idea here is to keep things very simple, yet beautifully done. Be sure to enlist the help of your bridesmaids when making the invitations. 

Sandy Memories 

This is one DIY wedding invitation that can be done very quickly and easily. You will need light blue cardstock, a custom stamp with your wedding information on it, embossing ink and brown or sand colored embossing powder, as well as a heat source, such as a blow dryer. 

This works best done assembly line style, one person should do the stamping, the next sprinkles powder and shakes it off and the third person can heat it to set the embossing powder. To really set things off, you may wish to add embossed blue waves at the bottom of the card, starfish or even seaweed along the edge. Or you could punch holes in the upper left corner of each card and use a string or ribbon to tie a small seashell charm to the card. 


Starfish Invites 

These DIY wedding invitations are a little more time consuming because you will need to cut out the shapes, unless you can find a die cutter that is the right size for this. You will need beige or ivory cardstock, folded in half and cut so that two arms of the starfish fall on the fold. Essentially you will have two starfish that are attached by the folded arms. 

It really is useful to get a stamp made up with all your wedding information. While this may seem a little costly, it will save you hours of work. 

Alternatively, you could carefully print everything on the computer and then cut out your starfish. 

Add a little glue and some sparkling sand around the outline on the front of the starfish invitation and you're done. 

Message in a Bottle 

To really take the beach wedding theme to extremes, these DIY wedding invitations are particularly fun. You will need a small bottle for each invitation, about 3" long and 1" wide, more or less, as well as corks for each one and a piece of parchment paper. 

Write, print or stamp your invitation information on a rectangle of paper, roll it up and push it into the bottle, then cork it. If you want to add a little extra oomph, try sprinkling some sand in the bottle or even drop in a couple of starfish or shell charms or beads before corking. You can also decorate the outside of the bottle with ribbons and charms, if desired. 

These are just a few DIY wedding invitations to give you an idea of what is possible. It's amazing what you can do with some pretty paper, a little embossing powder and several friends in an evening!

Wedding invitation etiquette 2013

Wording complications, inner envelopes and deciding whether to invite your cousin's on-again-off-again boyfriend that's just a sampling of some of the etiquette questions that can arise when dealing with wedding invitations.
Planning a wedding can be complicated because there are so many etiquette guidelines that you may not be familiar with. And even if you're not worried about offending Miss Manners, you also have to consider your guests and you don't want to inadvertently offend your friends or family.

Traditional wedding invitations are ivory (or white) with black lettering. Decades ago, that was the only option and the only acceptable type of invitation. Today there are lots of types of invitations, instead of strictly following etiquette, invitations reflect the bride and groom's personal style and taste and give guests and idea of the feel of the wedding. Now, invitations are all different colors, sizes, types of paper and print. Some couples are even doing post cards or even electronic invitations.

Pay close attention to addressing the invitations. The only people invited to the wedding are the people listed on the envelope, so don't address the card to your Aunt Mary and Uncle Billy and assume they'll bring your cousin Timmy as well. Doing so is bad etiquette on their part, so make sure to address carefully so no one gets left out inadvertently.

Under no circumstances should the invitation list the places you're registered. The purpose of the invitation is to let your friends and family know that you want them to be present on this important day, not to tell them that you expect a gift from them. The proper way for guests to find out where you are registered is by word of mouth or on your wedding website.

Timing of invitations is important, especially if guests will have to travel. Send invitations out no later than eight weeks before the wedding. This will give guests plenty of time to make arrangements and plan for the wedding, and it gives the bride and groom time to make preparations for their guests and coordinate the caterer and accommodations.

Make sure you send thank you notes right away, and hand-write them. When your guests are thoughtful enough to spend a day with you and bring a gift (and in many cases, travel and days off work are involved), you owe it to them to send a personal thank-you note that is hand written and describes their gift and how much you appreciate it. Mass thank you notes are a major no-no.
Your invitation is the first impression guests will have of your wedding, so start off on the right foot with thoughtful, polite invitations that reflect your joy and how excited you are to have them with you on your wedding day.

How to Design Purple Wedding Invitations

When purple is the bride's favorite color, designing a purple wedding invitation might be a given. There is nothing quite like a royally-beautiful, violet announcement inviting guests to celebrate with the couple. The bride and groom can follow the standard formalities of sending invitations while being cost-effective in creating the invitations. Handmade invitations will allow them to capitalize on their preferences.

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  Open a graphics-editing program on your computer. Create a new file by choosing a document size corresponding to your desired wedding-invitation size. If you do not already have a computer program capable of handling the insertion of text and pictures, download or purchase a program suitable to your needs.
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  Choose a design  theme. Knowing that you want purple is helpful, but it is not sufficient to dictate all the design choices for the invitation. Determine if you want to create a chic invitation using white, purple and black, for example, along with elegant loops and scrolls. You may decide the invitation should be floral-based featuring purple irises, tulips or even pansies. You may be interested in a different theme entirely.
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  Locate graphics according to your design theme, and insert them along with your text, arranging the various components as desired. Having a lilac-filled background with a partially-transparent, lightly-colored rectangular box overlaid can provide a perfect background for featuring dark-colored text in the forefront. Inserting additional digital embellishments in the corners or at the top of the invitation may be desirable, or you may prefer to add ribbons or decorated brads after the invitations are printed.
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  Save your image with a picture-file extension, such as JPEG, and order final prints from a professional service. Because a purple-oriented invitation is color dependent, springing for professionally printed invitations will likely be in your best interest; it will show off your design skills with quality results. Insert finished invitations into addressed and stamped envelopes.

Black Wedding Invitations

Wedding invitations today can be anything from totally traditional to completely unconventional and anywhere in between. Many brides looking to break from traditional white and ecru wedding invitations are turning to the opposite end of the color spectrum. Deep, dark, dramatic shades of black can be the perfect backdrop or the perfect highlight for your wedding invitations. Just like the little black dress, black wedding invitations are a classic choice that will never go out of style. When it comes to wedding invitations, black is anything but basic.

Black Background Wedding Invitations

Probably the most dramatic way to incorporate black into wedding invitations is to put the striking shade in the background...literally! This easy step will create a "frame" for your invitations and will really make them stand out in a unique way. For a truly fashionable fix, try a black printed layer. This means that your custom wording will be printed directly onto dramatic black cardstock. Choose a light or metallic ink and you'll be creating an elegant yet eye-popping canvas for the wording of your wedding invitations. It's the opposite of traditional black type on white cardstock and will be sure to make instant impact.

Black Wedding Invitation Accents

For a little extra drama, wedding invitations can be accented with bold black details. When it comes to wording, black type is a traditional yet striking option for your invitation printing. Pair a dramatic script with bold black for a stylish effect, or pair a simple font with classic black for understated appeal. A black grosgrain or black satin ribbon might be the perfect finishing touch for otherwise simple wedding invitations. Don't forget that feathers, rhinestones, and even flowers can make great black accents.

Color Combinations for Black Wedding Invitations

The beautiful thing about black is that it not only complements but also makes most colors "pop" in a way that they don't when they stand on their own. A very popular color with many brides is the combination of black and pink. From bubble gum to hot pink to magenta, a black and pink pairing is girly, sophisticated, and glamorous all at the same time. Black and red wedding invitations create a very romantic effect. Try black with shades of blue or green for a striking yet soothing look, or consider black and white for a completely classic look.

Black is the ideal partner for dramatic metallic shades like silver, gold, and bronze if you are going for a more elegant wedding theme. The truth of the matter is that with black, you really can't go wrong. Pretty much any color you pair it with will be guaranteed to stand out. Adding a dose of black to your black wedding invitations will infuse a dose of drama and complement any colors you choose.