{"id":44108,"date":"2016-12-24T11:48:28","date_gmt":"2016-12-24T16:48:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=44108"},"modified":"2017-08-06T01:02:35","modified_gmt":"2017-08-06T05:02:35","slug":"create-wedding-invitations-look-expensive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/saving-money-2\/create-wedding-invitations-look-expensive","title":{"rendered":"Create Wedding Invitations That Only Look Expensive"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"entry-content clearfix\"><em>How to Get the Invitations You Want, at a Price You Can Afford <\/em>(ARA) \u2013 Save a substantial amount of money on invitations, without sacrificing quality, by making them yourself using your computer. It\u2019s easy and fun to create distinctive invitations, at a price you can afford, by layering fine printable paper over a heavyweight card and fastening them together with a unique embellishment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Select a Background <\/strong><br \/>\nStart by choosing heavy cover stock for the background. A wide variety of papers are available in many distinctive colors and textures \u2014 try rich solids, shimmering metallics, printed cards with subtle designs, or handmade paper embedded with real flower petals.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/ARAinvitesyoucanafford.jpg\" alt=\"\" align=\"RIGHT\" hspace=\"12\" vspace=\"8\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/ARAinvitesyoucanafford.jpg\" alt=\"\" align=\"RIGHT\" hspace=\"12\" vspace=\"8\" \/><\/noscript> <strong>Choose a Top Layer <\/strong><br \/>\nNext, choose the paper you will print on to layer on top of the background card. Select from translucent vellum to reveal the background card beneath, or a crisp opaque white for contrast against darker cards. Be sure your chosen paper is compatible with the printer you will be using; a laser printer or copier is recommended. However, water resistant inkjet ink is available or you could use an inkjet printer to create the artwork, and then photocopy it onto the overlay. Add your text and any desired graphics, experimenting with different fonts and sizes to design a unique custom look.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fasten Away <\/strong><br \/>\nYou can use various methods to fasten the printed overlay to the background card. A faux wax seal could be used to bind the papers together for a sophisticated look; for pure romance, tie them together with sheer chiffon ribbon. For a unique touch, add a small metal charm, use a dainty crush-proof flower or fine paper sash.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Off to the Post Office <\/strong><br \/>\nYour local post office can weigh your finished product to determine the correct postage. Your guests will be impressed by your one-of-a-kind unique invitations and no one will ever guess you made them yourself!<\/p>\n<p>More ideas for unique and affordable invitations can be found at www.formal-invitations.com.<\/p>\n<div class=\"author\">Courtesy of ARA Content<\/div>\n<div class=\"author\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"author\">EDITOR\u2019S NOTE: Melissa Nyssen owns Formal Invitations by Grafcomm, www.formal-invitations.com, providing unique and affordable invitation supplies online since 1996. She loves looking for new distinctive papers and embellishments to add to her company\u2019s growing list of premium supplies.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Get the Invitations You Want, at a Price You Can Afford (ARA) \u2013 Save a substantial amount of money on invitations, without sacrificing quality, by making them yourself using your computer. 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