Wedding invitations: a master class for handicraft brides. We make original wedding invitations with our own hands

09.08.2019

Let's take a look at what wedding invitations are and pick the ones you like. Do you like handmade wedding accessories? Let's dare to try our hand at creativity and make original invitations to a wedding? With the help of our step-by-step master classes, even a novice master will make invitations that will be individual, kind, and will keep the warmth of your hands.

The invitations indicate all the necessary information: where, when, at what time the wedding ceremony and banquet will take place, what will be the theme of the wedding and whether the newlyweds will have the wishes of the style and color of the guests' outfits.

Making a list of guests for the wedding

Make a guest list correctly, then it is easier to determine with it how many and what invitations you will need. With the list of guests, it is easy to control the sending of invitations, as well as the collection of guests. In the list of guests, it should be noted those invitees who, for some reason, cannot attend your wedding.

Thoughtfully and calmly discuss what kind of wedding you want: a small one, with friends and close relatives, or a large-scale one, with a large number of guests.
Consider the budget for your event.

Tip: Don't expect gifts to recoup your money. This usually does not happen.

Specify how many people can be accommodated in your chosen banquet hall.

What the guest list looks like (variant):

Guest name	Note	the invitation is sent	Participation confirmed	Address or phone number
From the side of the bride
Pope Vladimir Petrovich		+	+
Mom Anna Nikolaevna		+	+
Sister Katya		+	+
Girlfriends
Masha	With child	+	+
Olga	vegetarian	+	+
Relatives
Aunt
Nephew	With a guitar
From the groom's side
Pope Ivan Petrovich
Mom Tamara Nikolaevna
Brother Kostya	poet
Friends
Vic	sings
Oleg		+	Will arrive on the second day
Mutual friends
Tomashovs
Additionally
Igor Petrovich Ivanov	Will be late

First of all, decide in what style you see a wedding in which colors since The wedding invitation is the prologue to the wedding and must match the chosen style.

Having figured out these details for yourself, prepare the materials and get down to creativity.

Following this master class, we will create beautiful DIY wedding invitation cards that reflect individuality and also reduce the cost of the wedding budget!

Wedding invitation in rustic style Master class # 1

Complexity- available for beginners

Working hours- 10 minutes

Openwork paper napkin for cake
Your typed invitation text or postcard
Double sided tape
Label
Decor (beads, bow, rhinestones, etc.)
Twine or ribbon

Instruments:

Glue gun
Scissors
Ruler
Paper knife

This is how our ready-made wedding invitation will look like:

Step-by-step creation of an invitation

Let's get to work. Attach a postcard or printed invitation to a lace cake napkin. Fold the top and bottom of the napkin, and also along the sides so that the perimeter remains marked without using a pencil along the 4 lines.

2. Now remove the invitation itself to cut the excess along the lines marked on the napkin. To complete this step, help yourself with a ruler. Remember to cut only the top and bottom, leaving both sides to the right and left.

3. Attach four small pieces of double-sided tape to the back of the card.

4. Place the invitation in the center of the napkin you cut out and press down with your fingers to adhere securely to the tape.

Important to place the invitation between the lines you marked in the first step.

5. Decorate your text message. Choose the one that you like best and make it original by decorating with a pleasant message or phrases of love. Using hot glue, attach a small piece of jewelry of your choice (bead, bow, rhinestones, etc.)

6. Tie the invitation with a satin ribbon, a piece of twine, while attaching a label and tying it to a bow.

The wedding invitation is ready!

We are publishing another master class for those who have little time to make invitations:

Wedding invitations in the style of a classic Master class No. 2

Complexity- available for beginners

Working hours- 20 minutes

Material for one invitation:

thick designer cardboard (from 200 g / m2)
paper for printing text (milky or white)
tracing paper for printing the inscription "Wedding invitation" (you can do with the paper specified above)
satin ribbon 12mm wide
satin ribbons 25mm wide
openwork lace
double-sided adhesive tape 5 or 10mm wide
double-sided adhesive tape 2 mm wide
PVA glue

Instruments:

glue gun
creasing board (if there is no board, then make a fold with a ruler)
ruler
pencil
straight-edged scissors
scissors with curly edges (without them)
punch with curly flowers

Create an invitation card step by step

Cut out a 30x15 cm rectangle from a design cardboard.
On the creasing board, exactly in the middle, we make a rectilinear groove for the subsequent folding of the cardboard. Fold the card in half and get an even fold.

3. Make a bow from a satin ribbon 2.5 cm wide. We attach the bow to the postcard with a glue gun.

5. On a double-sided tape 2 mm wide, attach the text.

6. On paper or tracing paper we print the inscription “Wedding invitation” and cut it out. Using scissors, wrap the ends in a tube. Using double-sided tape 5mm or 10mm wide, we glue the inscription on the title page of the wedding invitation.

Fast, easy and original. Is not it? These handmade wedding invitation cards carry positive energy, even if they are all the same.

You can make them personal if you pay attention to the composition of the text.

Advice: Supplement some of the invitations with small details - "tips" so that relatives and friends understand that this was done especially for them.

How to write text for a wedding invitation

The text must be composed in such a way as to convey all the information, and at the same time it looks artistic.

You can choose universal text and sign the postcards the same for everyone. You can buy an invitation card with the text already written.

But the soulful message, compiled specifically for each guest, is perceived much better. It can be assumed that the response will be warmer.

First, let's talk about the rules (etiquette) that you need to know in order to write the text correctly.

Rules (etiquette) of invitations

In the invitation, indicate:

The names of the newlyweds NB! It is customary for us to put the name of the groom first (head of the family), but in European countries, on the contrary, the name of the bride is prescribed first. It is allowed to highlight the names of the newlyweds with a font style or size different from the main text.
Names of guests NB! The first is the name of the woman, the second is the man. If you are not personally acquainted with your guest's companion, then write the man's name first. It is allowed in the official invitation (boss, colleagues, higher status, relatives) to use “Dear”, “Dear”, “Honorable” when addressing guests and call them by name and patronymic. Abbreviations to initials are not desirable. Friends, colleagues of equal status, close relatives can be addressed using full names or diminutives. The addresses "Granny", "Mommy", "Sister" look sincere and touching.
Time and date wedding ceremony and banquet.
Name and address Wedding Palace or Registry Office.
Location address, where the celebration will take place. The name of the restaurant or banquet hall.
Think over introductory words... They should be sincere, warm and addressed to this particular guest.
Stipulate dress code if the wedding is themed.
It would be appropriate to ask for confirmation of presence at the wedding. It can be drawn up on a separate piece of paper, which can be attached to the invitation or written directly in the text.
Feel free to express your wishes for gifts... It is appropriate to inform you that you will be happy to accept gifts in envelopes.
Be sure to specify what traditions you do not want or, conversely, want to support at your wedding (for example, stealing the bride, frequent shouts of "bitter", etc.)
It will not be superfluous to stipulate that you ask guests to arrive 20-30 minutes in advance before the start of the celebration.

Text options:

If you want - use standard texts without changes, or perhaps these texts will awaken your imagination, and you will write better, more sincere ...

Parents of the bride and groom:

Thank your parents, write about your love and the importance of their presence at the celebration.

The older generation:

Friends

Friends will understand and appreciate your humor, your jokes. Mention in the card that all the brightest moments in life for us are created by people, our loved ones.

It is allowed to write in separate text on a separate piece of paper:

Please confirm your desire and the possibility of being present at our celebration. Do this in person or by phone (phone number).

Best regards and hope for a meeting, (names of the newlyweds).

Invitation color

If the wedding is themed, guests should be notified in advance.

Choose a color scheme for your wedding. You don't have to be limited to one color. It will be even better if you offer a color palette of harmonious colors.

Specify this point in the invitations. Let's say by adding an entry:

Dress code

The most important thing for us is your presence, but we will be glad if you support the color scheme of our wedding:

Primary colors:

It is advisable to use these colors in clothing and accessories.

If the guests support you and choose outfits in the recommended colors, the wedding photos will turn out to be stylish and especially beautiful.

Advice: The invitations are best kept in the colors of the wedding.

Getting ready for a wedding is a serious but enjoyable job. First of all, it starts with drawing up a guest list and sending invitations. Many couples ask themselves the question: how to invite to a wedding in an original way? After all, postcards sold in stores look trite and it is difficult to match them to the style of the wedding. And original invitations will be interesting and will be remembered by your guests for a long time. Making them with your own hands is easy, and guests will appreciate it, realizing the importance of this event for you.

Options for unusual wedding invitations

There are many options for original wedding invitations that you can make with your own hands. To create them, it will take only a little time from you, a great desire to pleasantly surprise your guests and a creative approach. The main thing is that the invitations are unusual, corresponding to the color scheme or theme of your wedding. Then it will be easier for guests to prepare for this celebration.

Postcard in electronic form via the Internet

There are situations when it is not possible to give an invitation to a wedding in person, because your guests live in another city or even a country, but you so want them to share this holiday with you. What can you think of in such a situation? You can send an invitation by mail, but it will be more original if you make your own wedding card in electronic form and send it by e-mail.

Most of modern people keep up with the times, confidently using the popular and simple Photoshop program. With its help and with simple skills, you can create an individual, beautiful and original postcard template. Be sure to add romantic shots of the bride and groom to this template, as well as photos related to the theme of the wedding. Any guest will be pleased to receive such a card, and he will definitely attend your wedding.

Original invitation with photos

How nice it will be for your loved ones to receive not an ordinary wedding invitation, but a real masterpiece, made with love and with your own hand. Today invitations with photos of lovers have become popular. Arrange them in chronological order or with step-by-step frames, it will be doubly interesting. They are performed in the form:

A small photo album;
Invitation card with photos;
E-card with slideshow;
Chocolate bars with the image of the young;
Posters invitations;
Cash wedding invitation.

To create invitations with photos, choose the most romantic, successful and original joint photos or hold a special photo session. A photo invitation made against the background of the wedding date, which is lined with flowers or written on the sea sand, will look great. Create different invitations with photos:

it is better for relatives to make an invitation-photo album;
close friends - invitations with comic photos of the bride and groom, for example, a photo of the resting groom at the entrance of the registry office;
the rest of the guests - invitation cards with photos of the bride and groom holding a sign "We invite".

Invitation scroll

Nowadays, at the peak of popularity is a wedding invitation - a scroll. They look original, unusual and elegant, ideal for a pirate-style wedding, fabulous or even ancient Egypt. Also popular are A4 invitations, twisted with a scroll and tied with a ribbon or lace. In the latter case, it is advisable to maintain the color scheme in which your celebration will be decorated.

In order to create old scrolls, you must first "age" the paper. This is done very simply - you need to soak a sheet of thick A4 paper in strong black coffee for 5 minutes, and then dry the sheet thoroughly. The edges of the resulting "papyrus" must be burned with a match. After completing such a simple job, you will create the basis for the invitation of the "antique" scroll with your own hands. It will only be necessary to write the names of the guests, the date and address of the celebration. After that, roll the papyrus into a scroll and fasten it with coarse twine, if desired, with a wax seal.

Regular invitation with original text

Often, newlyweds prefer ordinary invitations, but give them a "zest" in the form of the original text. It assumes an endless flight of imagination of young people, and is also able to emphasize their individuality or focus on the theme of the wedding. For example, texts can be humorous or in poetic form, in a gangster style or medieval, sincere or strictly official. If you are planning a stylistic wedding, then it is advisable to use words in the text of the invitations, as well as speech patterns from the necessary sphere of life or era.

DIY wedding video invitation

Recently, video invitations have gained maximum popularity, although they appeared relatively recently. It will not be difficult for you to shoot a video wedding invitation. It can be either in the form of a Love story, or in the form of a wedding trailer or even a movie. What is the secret of the success of such an unusual way to invite to a celebration? The fact is that video invitations have a lot of advantages:

All you need for this is an operator (for example, a close friend), a camera or phone with a camera, as well as your imagination. The captured frames can be easily edited into an interesting video clip using Photoshop and Movie Maker programs. Add suitable music to the finished video. Be sure to include the exact date, time and location of your wedding in your video invitation. See a visual example of how a video invitation might look:

How to make an invitation scrapbooking with your own hands

Scrapbooking is a type of handicraft, which consists in the creation and design of various photo albums, guest cards, postcards, invitations. This technique consists of appliqué from all kinds of materials and is perfect for wedding cards. It is not difficult to make them, use a step-by-step master class on making DIY scrapbooking invitations.

Source materials:

Sheets of thick cardboard;
A4 sheets of paper;
Matching lace and satin ribbons;
Regular and curly scissors;
Hole puncher;
Bamboo stick;
Ruler;
Lighter;
Glue gun or any other universal transparent glue;
Printout with invitation text.

To create beautiful invitations with your own hands, follow a few simple steps:

Photo of original wedding invitations with your own hands

According to the famous saying, the theater begins with a hanger, and invitations to the wedding are considered the beginning of the wedding celebration. Photo and video tutorials from professionals will help you create mini-masterpieces. These paper invitations are far from trifles, but a small prehistory of a great bright future, the face of your future holiday. You can, of course, do with beautiful ready-made samples from the printing house, but imagine how surprised and delighted the guests will be when they find not stamped postcards, but messages with an embedded piece of soul! In this article, we will tell you all the secrets of creating wedding invitations and.

DIY wedding invitations. Where to begin?

First, you need to think about the general theme and nuances. Usually, a theme is chosen for each wedding, which sets the interiors, outfits and invitations. Once you have an idea, it is worth working out templates that will help simplify the process and quickly produce messages for a large number of people.

Wedding invitations. Templates

Let's go from simple to complex: let's start with a handmade postcard in an envelope. We buy a set of beautiful paper, form identical books from sheets, paint in a theme, write text inside. In order to facilitate the task, you can take a dense rubber sponge, cut the necessary patterns in it, dip it in ordinary black ink and stamp different lines in the same places (see photo).

Advice! Stationery stores sell ready-made beautiful stamps that can be purchased and used in postcard design.

In this case, it is better to choose a contrasting option - black with white or white with red, etc. The main thing is the content; against the background of external simplicity, the text should win.

Chic, shine, beauty

On the one hand, this is the lexicon of Ellochka the cannibal from "12 chairs", on the other hand, sometimes you really want an extravaganza. In this case, once in a lifetime, rhinestones, feathers, silk ribbons, etc. will not be damaged. Cut, glue, write - here you don't have to think over the text very carefully, it will still be overshadowed by the luxury of the radiance of the outside. A short and catchy line is enough, something like "Vasya and Katya invite you to the best wedding ball of the XXI century."
Simplicity can be original - let's consider a kind of 3D-version of invitations.

From flat standards to volume

Magic boxes. Today, many budget stores sell a variety of monochromatic gift cardboard boxes. This is a great starting point for magic. It remains to buy satin ribbons, sets for with various figures - ladybirds, flowers, hearts, etc. on a self-adhesive film. A couple of evenings - and the stack of invitations is ready; now it remains, together with the chosen one, to type on a computer, print or write a text by hand. We put it in boxes and hand it over to the addressees - to help us "Russian Post", personal transport or courier service.

Advice! If you send invitations by RF mail, please do so in advance, taking into account a possible weekly delay. If you cannot afford a courier service, you can involve several friends in the delivery process in personal vehicles under the strictest conditions of confidentiality.
Funny bottles. Many couples choose to organize outdoor weddings. If you are planning to get married near the sea or an ordinary river, use the idea of invitations in the form. Decorative glass containers are also sold in many budget stores. Some of them look like works of art at an inexpensive price. All that remains is to write invitations, roll it into a tube, put it inside, add a few decorative starfish, “pearls” for beauty, and voila! happy sailing to the addressees.
White mitten. Having borrowed the idea of socks for Santa Claus, we sew the simplest satin mittens like potholders for a pan, only thin and small. We embroider with rhinestones, mini-flowers and other decorative elements. Inside we put scrolls with the text "We entrust to your good hands the atmosphere of our most important for, you are invited to a wedding there and in so many".
An unexpected sweetness. A simple and yet ingenious idea - personalized cupcakes with hearts. We buy these mini-cakes, attach invitations and send them to our friends. The only drawback: this option is only suitable for residents of one city.
Thanks for the chocolate. Having bought good chocolate in bulk, you can remove the factory wrapper from it and replace it with the image of your happy couple and the date of the wedding venue.
Adorable pouches. Organza came to us from the East, but fell in love with all countries of the world. For original invitations, it is enough to buy a few meters of organza and sew small bags. Costs are minimal, but what a delight the iridescent fabric is!
Sweets with a surprise. You can buy multi-colored gift wrapping and decorate your invitations like funny candies, tying the ends with bows.
A huge heart is enough for everyone. Option for needlewomen: a dense fabric such as felt is bought, marked and cut in the form of a puzzle, a word is embroidered on each of them, as a result, a whole inscription or picture is drawn up. This is an addicting game for adults! Such a heart can be placed at the entrance on a large table, and each guest will have to bring a piece to make the whole composition.

Advice! If you took a puzzle heart as your idea for invitations, take the time and duplicate it, because some of the guests may forget or lose the invitation. Duplicates will help to bring to life the conceived idea without incidents.

Unusual wedding invitations with your own hands

Modern trends did not stand aside, and today interesting ideas with fashionable names have come to us from different countries. Do you want to surprise? Try or scrapbooking.

Quilling

This is the art of decorating anything with paper strips. The whole secret lies in twisting them in a certain way.

You will need:

two sheets of paper - thick and thin;
ruler;
scissors;
glue;
stationery scissors;
pencil;
colored paper;
quilling tool;
half beads;
satin ribbon.

Advice! It is much more convenient to buy a ready-made quilling kit than to assemble it yourself in parts.

Progress:

We cut thin equal strips, about 15 pieces for each of the cards. We roll up "rolls" from them with a quilling tool. We fix one tip, and wind the other on the tool. Fix the free edge with glue.
At the same time, we glue the colored paper on solid paper for the background, attach the flowers to the card, make the leaves. If the finished "roll" is flattened on both sides, you get a sheet.
We fasten the beads in the middle of the flowers, fold the bow from the satin ribbon and glue it too. You can additionally decorate with auxiliary details to your liking.
There is a simpler, but no less beautiful option. Draw a branch on the sheet, frame it with braid along the contour, twist the hearts, fasten it and get a branch with wedding hearts.

Old scroll

Lovers of relics and antiques can make a wedding invitation in the form of an ancient papyrus rolled up in a tube.

Invitation papyri look quite mysterious, because unfolding aged paper, we seem to touch something eternal