D.I.Y. Invitations

With the general tightening of budgets in the current climate, why not save some money and make your own unique and personal Wedding Invitations? If you have access to a PC and a printer, you're good to go with any design you choose.

Think about easy to use things:

• use clip art from your Word or Microsoft Application, there's also lots of free clip art available on-line, and
  most Office packages will give you an option for designing invitations
• draw something yourself and scan it in for a really personal touch to be really simple, just use your initials, try combining them using a drawing package for a truly romantic touch
• use a photo of the two of you, perhaps one from your Engagement or a really romantic or fun one - experiment with making the image black and white
• use a quotation or poem you both love, written in a scrolling font for the front of the card. Check out some Poems at www.theglasgowgirlsweddingguide.com
• buy some good quality card to print out on
• add some ribbons to the invitation in your themed colours if you want, or use some glue-on diamontees
• who says invitations have to be folded over - go for a scroll or big style business card or postcard to be a little different
• If all else fails, go and use the photo machine at Boots or Klick, where you can upload a photo, choose from existing design templates and enter your Wedding details.
• Ask guests to RSVP by e-mail thus saving on putting in RSVP cards and envelopes!
• For a fun, finishing touch - although it is a little more expensive than ordinary postage - get stamps made with your pictures on them, otherwise known as 'smilers'! Log onto www.royalmail.com and choose the banner 'personalise your stamps', all you have to do is upload a photo of you, choose a stamp design - they can be rectangular or circular for something a bit different - and order! It costs around £7.42 for 10 stamps, £13.50 for 20 first class!