{"id":1913,"date":"2019-12-18T12:23:48","date_gmt":"2019-12-18T12:23:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/?p=1913"},"modified":"2019-07-26T12:25:29","modified_gmt":"2019-07-26T12:25:29","slug":"do-it-yourself-stationery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/do-it-yourself-stationery\/","title":{"rendered":"Do It Yourself Stationery"},"content":{"rendered":"

Making your own wedding stationery<\/a> is a creative approach that lets you design something to suit your day perfectly. Receiving an invitation that has been handmade by the bride and groom also feels extremely special. It\u2019s a wonderful gesture, and the card can become a keepsake of the day. Do have a good think about it first, though \u2010\u2010 it\u2019s a time\u2010consuming process, so can either become an enjoyable part of your wedding preparation, or a major regret.<\/p>\n

Is DIY stationery right for you?<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re thinking about making your own stationery, the first thing to do is to be realistic about how much you\u2019d like to make, and how much time you have. If you\u2019re having a relatively small wedding and have plenty of time, creating your own could be an excellent idea. If, however, you\u2019re inviting hundreds of guests and only have two months before your big day, you\u2019ll be better off sticking with a personalised range. But that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t make other items of stationery. Don\u2019t forget that as well as invitations, you might need place name cards, order of service sheets, menus, seating plans and thank\u2010you cards. Table names and menus are a simple way of having some artistic input without too much work, as you\u2019ll probably only need to make 10 to 15 in total. Place cards can also be a simple way of being creative.<\/p>\n

The benefits of creating your own stationery;<\/p>\n

Perfect if you want to use your creativity and artistic skills to create completely unique designs<\/p>\n

Getting creative is fun. Evenings spent with bridesmaids making cards can be a highlight of wedding planning<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll have the chance to create an unusual design or wording format that you might not find in a personalised stationery range<\/p>\n

DIY stationery tends to be less expensive<\/p>\n

Get creative<\/p>\n

Have a practice run and see how long it takes you to make something. The key thing to remember is that you don\u2019t need to make each and every item of stationery \u2010 just one type is fine. It\u2019s also important to assess your creativity. If you\u2019re an artistic person, you might decide to try something relatively challenging. If the last piece of artwork you created was at primary school, now\u2019s not the time to try your hand at the most complicated design you can think of. Simplicity is the key. Once you\u2019ve decided what you\u2019re going to create, start practicing and creating as soon as you can. The more time you give yourself, the more you\u2019ll enjoy it. And remember, you can always rope in your bridesmaids for a fun night in making stationery with the girls.<\/p>\n

Top tips for DIY stationery<\/p>\n

Give yourself plenty of time \u2010\u2010 the more time you have, the more you\u2019ll enjoy being creative without feeling too pressured.<\/p>\n

Have a look at wedding stationery offered online and on the high street to give you some ideas and inspiration.<\/p>\n

Choose your colours and plan your design, taking into account the style of your wedding. If, for example, your dress is decorated with beading, you might use a bead style trim on your stationery. If your cake is adorned with feathers, you could incorporate feathers into the design.<\/p>\n

When you have an idea for the design, make up a few different samples. This \u2018testing\u2019 session is crucial \u2010\u2010 you can see exactly how the finished products will look and whether you enjoy making them before you buy enough for your entire wedding party. You\u2019ll also know exactly what you need to put on your shopping list.<\/p>\n

Before you even think about going shopping, make a detailed list of what you need. You don\u2019t want to waste money by buying too much, but you also want to make sure you have enough (allowing for a few mistakes along the way). Paper, glue, glue dots, trims, ribbon, envelopes, pens, place cards, ribbon and card might all be on your list.<\/p>\n

Create an area at home and get organised. You need to give yourself plenty of room and have a working system. If possible, choose an area where you can leave your stationery out and don\u2019t have to pack everything away every time you finish.<\/p>\n

Try and find some willing helpers (such as the groom, bridesmaids, family and friends) and don\u2019t be precious about doing everything yourself.<\/p>\n

Make sure your guests know the time and effort you\u2019ve put into making the stationery \u2010\u2010 a handmade invitation or place card by the bride herself is something they\u2019ll treasure, so write \u2018made by \u2026\u2019 on the back.<\/p>\n

Consider making a special design for the members of your wedding party.<\/p>\n

Be sure to make an extra set to keep for yourself to put in your wedding photo album<\/a> or scrapbook.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Making your own wedding stationery is a creative approach that lets you design something to suit your day perfectly. Receiving an invitation that has been handmade by the bride and groom also feels extremely special. It\u2019s a wonderful gesture, and … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[321,329,285,270,261],"tags":[352,464,266],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1913"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1913"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1913\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1914,"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1913\/revisions\/1914"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1913"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1913"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1913"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}