FINALLY!!!!!!!! My completed invites ready to mail! UPDATED WITH DIRECTIONS!

Original post by enjft

Jun 29, 2007 01:13 AM

Ladies,

This by far was one of the hardest parts of the wedding planning. Not only did my sis make the pockets by hand, but I had to design each invite, print each envelope one by one, even took it a step further and typed each guest name on the RSVP. But I wouldn't take it back for anything. They came out EXACTLY how I wanted them.

UPDATED

Wanted to give directions for all the brave DIY'ers

For the pockets I would have to ask my sis since I just purchased the paper and she did all the cutting and scoring. I would highly suggest just buying the pockets from cardsandpockets.com

For the inserts I took all the measurements from cardsandpockets.com, then created them all in photoshop. I have no idea how to use photoshop but once you know how use text boxes you will be fine. The swirly design is a brush I purchased and installed in photoshop (I can send it to you if that helps).

Insert sizes
5 x 3.5
5 x 4.25
5 x 5
5 x 5.75

For the envelopes, I created these in words in text boxes and just made sure I used the same font that I did on the invites. It was easier to use word than publisher for me. So I created a new word doc in the size of the envelope (6.5 x 6.5), then made sure the wording was where I wanted it. Alot easier than it looks but very time consuming.

I can send you templates if anyone needs?

Paper for pockets were purchased at anchorpaper.com

Paper for actual invites were purchased at paper-papers.com (ICE SILVER).

Silver embossed backing was purchased at Michaels

Envelopes were purchased at paperpresentation.com

Everything was printed on my Epson inkjet printer.

HTH. FM me with any questions

CrazyLove Posted: Jun 29, 2007 12:23 PM

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very pretty!!! Exciting!!

BrideInBlue Posted: Jun 29, 2007 12:28 PM

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Beautiful!

ponzita18 Posted: Jun 29, 2007 12:41 PM

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BEAUTIFUL I LOVE THEM

th24s Posted: Jun 29, 2007 12:49 PM

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in one word WOW!!!!!

I wish you did them sooner, I would have paid you and your sis to do mine....

Maybe after your wedding you should go into business, way professional looking!!!!!

Good luck.

woobie113007 Posted: Jun 29, 2007 12:54 PM

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HOLY MACKREL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am speechless!!!!!!!!!!
Those are absoutly beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MattandTricia07 Posted: Jun 29, 2007 12:56 PM

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they are absolutely stunning!

jessandjimiswedding Posted: Jun 29, 2007 12:57 PM

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yo i thought mine were nice!! these are out of control!! great job!!!

MNM7to7 Posted: Jun 29, 2007 01:01 PM

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WOW! Those are awesome! Great job!!!

luna bride x Posted: Jun 29, 2007 01:02 PM

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wow.. every detail is perfect! amazing

melissankurt07 Posted: Jun 29, 2007 01:05 PM

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AMAZING!!!! ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!!

mrspalomino148 Posted: Jun 29, 2007 01:15 PM

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wow they look amazing!!! i wish i was this good with DIY!!

Queensbebe Posted: Jun 29, 2007 02:14 PM

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they look amazing!

znycgirl Posted: Jun 29, 2007 02:30 PM

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I totally agree with all above: very professional looking!

DNicholes Posted: Jun 29, 2007 02:30 PM

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I dont know how you had the patience to do this but KUDOS to you b/c MY GOD those are gorgeous!!!

GREAT JOB!

LoveGordonBennett Posted: Jun 29, 2007 02:31 PM

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OMG those are amazing!

sugarkube4 Posted: Jun 29, 2007 07:33 PM

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I can not believe my eyes!!!!!!!!!

Those are SOME invitations!!!! I LOVE all the details.. They came out beyond gorgeous!!! Great Job!!!! I am so impressed!!!!