DIY wedding invitations: tips and solutions

Any wedding requires careful preparation. It involves taking into account several parameters at once. The main points include choosing an invitation. It is by this that one can judge the taste preferences of the bride and groom and the stylistic orientation of the celebration.

Recently, more and more newlyweds are trying to surprise by making creative invitation cards. Fortunately, no one limits the newlyweds, who have the opportunity to express their imagination to their heart’s content. One of the original details at the celebration will be a wedding invitation in the form of a scroll.

What kind of wedding is a scroll invitation suitable for?

Before composing an invitation made in scroll format, it is worth understanding for what special occasions this card would be appropriate.

1. Recreating historical times - the scroll itself suggests mystery, enigma and the spirit of history. Therefore, if your ceremony is held in a style that recreates ancient times, then a scroll will be the perfect invitation. It could be a party in the spirit of King Arthur, musketeers and knights. This theme is ideal for a wedding, as it is associated with incredible romanticism, adventurism and an adventurous spirit.
2. Adventure quest - it is not at all necessary to completely recreate a bygone era; it is enough to immerse guests in a real adventure. It can still happen today. Throughout the evening, guests together with the newlyweds will look for lost treasures, and at the end of the celebration they will understand that the main treasure is love.
3. Masquerade ball – not everyone likes to have traditional and boring wedding ceremonies. However, nowadays it is possible to create the perfect party in any style. Guests will love the masquerade ball, where everyone can try on a wide variety of roles.

Accordingly, a scroll invitation is not suitable for any wedding celebration. First of all, you should start from the stylization of the upcoming event.

If you are having a wedding in Russian folk style, then scrolls will look completely inappropriate, then you should consider an alternative option for invitations to the celebration.

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When do they come?

Scrolls are associated with antiquity, so you should not use them for ultra-modern and newfangled themed celebrations. They are inappropriate at a wedding in the style of a beach party, gangster, Hawaiian, or Soviet.

Such invitations will ideally fit into the concept of weddings that involve immersion in history: in the ancient Russian, Greek, knightly style. They will harmoniously fit into the idea of ​​a classic celebration or the style of an eco-wedding.

In addition, scrolls are suitable for adventure scenarios , for example, for a “pirate” wedding. They could not be more appropriate for weddings based on historical fairy tales, films, cartoons and fantasy books.

How to do it yourself?

There is nothing more pleasant for guests than receiving a handmade wedding invitation. It is worth taking care not only of the written text, but also of the appearance of the greeting card itself. It should be neat, original and stylish.

Of course, you can turn to professional needlewomen for help. But in fact, there is nothing difficult in creating such compositions. This will help you take your mind off the hustle and bustle and save your family budget.

Materials and tools

The good thing about the scroll is that you can make it at home yourself, using available materials. If you want to get a more original postcard, then you will have to buy a few important tools.

For a simple, but at the same time stylish wedding invitation, you will need:

1. A4 paper - you should take the thickest option. If possible, purchase yellow stationery paper.
2. Scissors.
3. Black helium pen.
4. Matches.
5. Tea bags.
6. Lace, gold thread.
7. Brush.

How to age scroll paper?

The peculiarity of the scroll lies in its antiquity. However, this is not so easy to do; just taking an ordinary yellow sheet of paper is not enough.

It is worth using special technology:

1. Take a small plastic tray.
2. Brew strong tea in the tray (without using sugar).
3. Dip the paper into the resulting liquid. Remove the material after half an hour and evaluate its color. If the product is not yellow enough, then leave it for a few more hours.
4. If you want the coloring to be uneven, then the paper must be crumpled several times before being immersed in tea.

If desired, the paper can not only be colored, but also scented.

To do this, add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to a plastic tray with tea. It can be either the unobtrusive smell of cinnamon or vanillin, or the strong aroma of coniferous trees and citrus fruits.

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Burning the edges

Aged paper is also associated with burnt edges.

There are several ways to give the product the proper appearance:

1. Using a candle is the most popular and affordable option. To do this, you will need to light a candle and hold the paper to it. As soon as you realize that the paper has caught fire, immediately blow it out. Before using this method on a finished product, you should still practice on an unnecessary sheet. Then you can get an idea of ​​how long it will take for the paper to catch fire.
2. Using paint. Photography stores sell special paint that helps make your photos look vintage. Buy this material and use a brush to apply vintage ink to the edges.
3. Using gold plating. If you want your invitation to look more expensive, then you should consider gold plating. It can also be purchased at photo stores. Burn the edges with a candle and then use a brush to go around the corners, creating a flecked gold effect.

Choosing a font and printing the invitation text

The text is applied last. It is applied to ready-made and painted paper. You can write the speech by hand, or you can print it using a printer.

The choice depends on the time you have and the number of invitation cards. If there are a sufficiently large number of them, then it is better to print the text using a printer.

You can also download a special antique font online. It will completely recreate the era you specified.

If you decide to write on your own, then practice on a separate sheet of paper so as not to spoil the prepared scrolls.

Making a seal and decorating a scroll

The final and final stage in creating an invitation in the form of a scroll on paper will be its decoration.

The following may serve as original elements:

• canvas thread is the most popular and affordable option, since you only need to roll the scroll and tie it with canvas thread;
• satin ribbon - a more festive and solemn option, which involves the use of a bright red ribbon;
• gold braid – purchase gold lace or embossed tape from tailor shops;
• printing – if you wish, you can order the tool from professional craftsmen. The wax seal may contain your names or initials. With the use of such a seal, you can perfectly recreate the era of that time.

Heart with notes

If your wedding is going to have a lot of music and it will look like a cool Hollywood dance party, then this wedding invitation option will fit the overall picture of the mood.

To create this masterpiece with your own hands, you will need cardboard with a drawing in the form of a musical staff with notes, a small piece of fabric suitable for a wedding ceremony, artificial flowers and ribbons.

An envelope is made from a sheet of thin cardboard.

A kind of bag is sewn from the purchased fabric, commensurate with the envelope itself. Then a heart is cut out on one side.

Then the envelope is placed in a bag, and the entire structure is fixed with glue. The result is a heart with notes.

A bow is formed from a satin ribbon, which is attached to the bag itself using white threads.

At the end, a composition of flowers is attached. You can also place a heart with text inside.

Scroll invitation templates

If you have never made an invitation on paper, then it is better to initially try to recreate the simplest option.

Don't forget to use a font as a template. Choose the era in which you would like to immerse your guests, study at least approximately how it was customary to write at that time.

You can use picture templates, enter text there in Photoshop and print, and then manually age each scroll. Download link.

How to write the text correctly

Invitations must include important information. You can choose a universal option for everyone, but it is better to show respect for each person and compose the text individually.

Create a sincere opening speech. According to the rules of etiquette they indicate:

• Names of the bride and groom. They are highlighted in a special font or color.
• Names of guests. It is acceptable to use the addresses “respected”, “venerable”, “dear”. The closest circle is addressed as “granny”, “mommy”, “sister”, which looks especially touching.
• Time and date of registration and festive banquet.
• Name and address of the registry office, Wedding Palace, restaurant or banquet hall.
• Dress code if the party is themed.

It is appropriate to hint about confirmation of presence. It is issued on a separate piece of paper, which is also included in the package. You can express wishes regarding gifts, including the priority of the monetary equivalent.

To avoid awkward situations, write down a description of the traditions that will be observed. Some young people ask to shout “sweet” instead of the word “bitter.” Such preferences should be communicated to those present in advance.

It would not be amiss to ask not to be late, but, on the contrary, to arrive half an hour before the opening of the ceremony.