Whether you’re planning a wedding, shower, birthday, or holiday party, custom invitations offer the ability to make your event feel extra special. You can choose from a wide array of designs that feature your favorite photos, and you’ll be able to personalize the details for each card to fit your theme. Plus, online options typically have a range of invitation suites to match the rest of your paper goods, including RSVP cards, thank-you cards, and menu cards.
To help you get started, Weber recommends creating a Pinterest board to identify your style. “Pin everything you love, then take the time to look at your collection to see what themes emerge,” she says. This will help you narrow your search and avoid spending hours looking at designers’ profiles—or even worse, finding an invitation you love that’s already been designed.
Once you’ve found a design that you love, consider the type of printing you’d like for your custom invites. Digital printing (also known as flat printing) is a quick, cost effective option that works for watercolors, photos, intricate illustrations, and even lettering with lots of details.
Foil stamping and embossing are other options that add a high-end, luxe touch to your invitations. The former involves pressing a thin layer of metallic foil onto the paper, while the latter is done by etching an image into the surface of the paper using a metal plate, which creates a raised and embossed effect.
Envelope liners are another way to add some personality to your invitations, and there are lots of options to choose from, from simple solid colors to patterned prints that can coordinate with your wedding or party theme. You can also opt for white ink addressing or handwritten calligraphy for a more elegant finish to your envelopes. Etemply