Making Your Own Wedding Invitations Gives You Control

The wedding planning is beginning. You are not sure where to start. You have your notebook and want to write everything down. That is an excellent idea. You are considering making your own wedding announcements. Why should you make your own invitations.

Here are five reasons that making your own wedding invitations can be a great idea.

1. You will be able to set them up and change the dates if you need to. Having everything ready ahead of time gives you a lot of peace. Think about having your information all set up so that you just have to wait until everything is clear. Then the printing can begin.
2. If you need more you can easily print them. No need to order 25 or 50 extra and pay for them if you only need three more.
3. You will know what they look like well ahead of time. You can change the font, the colors or what ever you don't like. You will have one to hold in your hand so you know what to expect.
4. The mood can be just what you want. Your invitation can set a mood of fun, black tie, casual, different, elegant or what ever you want. The first impression most guests will have will be that invitation. If you make it yourself you can make the changes that give that feel.
5. You will have the set up so that you can easily address the envelopes too. Custom addressing your wedding announcements on your printer can add elegance. By making your own wedding invitations you can easily match the font and style.

You have lots of planning to do. Your invitations are only a small part of the planning. Don't be under the impression that they don' t matter. Having something that is delivered in a nice neat and pretty fashion can help set a good mood. Guests will have a good first impression, they will know what to expect. Or they will come to see what you have done. Just giving them a small taste of what is ahead can mean you will have many cheerful folks attending your big day!

Yes, you have lots to do and planning can be overwhelming. Take small pieces and do one thing at a time. Focus on your day with great detail. Write everything down and make sure to follow through and see that things fall into place.

Do realize that your invitations can help make this day more memorable. Making your own wedding invitations is one step in starting the mood you want to set.