Blank Wedding Invitations

Benefits of Blank Invitations

Choosing blank invitations can save a couple both money and time if a stationer requires several weeks to print a proof copy and then fulfill the rest of the invitation order. Blank invitations have other benefits, however, including letting the couple personalize their invites quickly and easily in terms of style and wedding invitation wording. This can be especially helpful for couples planning a very unique or unconventional event when traditional invitations may seem out of place.

Today’s home printers have sophisticated options couples can use to create stunning invitations that rival the look of professionally printed wedding stationary. With a little time and effort, couples can create spectacular invitations perfectly suited to their unique nuptials, and often at a fraction of the cost.

Types of Blank Invitations

When most people think of blank wedding invitations, they picture flat white or ivory cards with a simple border, heart, or flower in the corner. In fact, there are hundreds of different designs of blank invitations available, including:

• Shapes: Slim, square, pocket fold, rectangular, note card, and other shapes can all be found in blank supplies for couples to print themselves.
• Colors: White and ivory are the most popular colors, but blank invitations are available in a rainbow of shades including green, chocolate, burgundy, black, red, blue, and dozens of other hues.
• Paper Types: Cardstock is the most familiar invitation paper, but handmade paper, vellum overlays, metallics, and other types of paper are also available as blank invitations.
• Patterns: Many blank invitations come with carefully designed motifs including flowers, abstract patterns, and popular wedding imagery.
• Invitation Kits: Wedding invitation kits include not only the invitations themselves, but also coordinated envelopes, response cards, informational inserts, seals, and other details to create a more elaborate invitation.

In addition to these options for wedding invitations, couples interested in blank invitations can also look to nontraditional types of wedding invitations such as party and seasonal designs. Holiday party invitations, for example, can serve as stunning wedding invitations for a Christmas event, or beach party invitations can be a whimsical choice for a beach wedding.

Where to Find Blank Wedding Invitations

Many retailers offer blank invitations and kits couples can use to create their own wedding invitations. Discount stores such as Target and Wal-Mart typically have some basic styles available, while craft stores, party suppliers, and office supply stores will have larger, more varied collections. The widest range of choices, however, is available online through many different retailers, including:

• LCI Paper
• Invitation Paper

Blank invites come in many styles.

• My Expression
• Your Wedding Invitations
• Formal-Invitations.com
• Invitation Kits Direct
• Double U Paper
• Of The Earth
• The Image Shop
• Bridal People
• China Bridal
• DIY Papers
• Invitation Outlet

When buying blank invitations online, check for shipping fees, the cost of coordinating envelopes and other accessories, and quality guarantees before committing to a purchase. Furthermore, order extra invitations to compensate for printing errors and other mistakes that may mar some invitations.

Costs

Blank wedding invitations can be as cheap as just fifty cents per invitation or as expensive as $5 or more per invitation depending on the size, style, type of material, and quantity ordered. Most manufacturers offer greater discounts for larger quantities, and ordering early can prevent rush fees or other incidental charges.

Other Materials

Blank invitations may be less expensive than engraved invitations from a designer stationery firm, but couples should be aware that extra embellishments can add significantly to the final cost. At the same time, however, these extra details – enclosing a pressed flower, using a lined envelope, affixing an embossed seal, or tying together the package with a tulle ribbon – can add sophistication and beauty to the complete invitation. Couples should carefully balance the additional costs with the overall design of the invitation to create a lovely piece of stationary without breaking the bank.

Additional Uses

In addition to using blank invitations to invite guests to the wedding, couples can find many types of do-it-yourself papers for other wedding purposes, including:

• Save The Date Cards
• Wedding Announcements
• Thank You Notes
• Favor Tags
• Wedding Ceremony Programs
• Wedding Newsletters
• Reception Place Cards
• Fun Wedding Certificates

By choosing blank invitations and other stationary, couples can easily coordinate these different types of wedding correspondence just by changing the wording of the template.

Printing Tips

Always use fresh ink.

Blank invitations may be easy to use, but use these tips for the best results:

• Always print a test invitation to check print quality, text size, placement, and other details before using the real invitations.
• Use a fresh ink cartridge to avoid dull or blurred text.
• Choose fonts that are easily legible.
• Be sure to choose invitations suitable for your printer – ink jet and laser printers will not work the same on different types of paper.
• Feed invitations slowly and carefully into the printer to prevent a paper jam and wasted invitations.
• Follow any provided printing instructions carefully for the easiest results.

Blank wedding invitations come in an amazing array of designs perfect for nearly any couple to save money on their wedding stationary with the investment of a little time and effort. By printing their own invites, couples will also create a unique memory of their wedding planning they can share through many happy anniversaries.