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what is the tradtional size of wedding invitations? could our standard card size be used?
also, could vellum be sent thru a inkjet printer? does the ink dry ok?
I am not sure of the regular size of invitations. I say make them whatever size you want.
I printed my daughters invitations on vellum. They turned out great. You just need to be patient and let them dry.
Good Luck!
Cris
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Stampologist Extraordinaire
I got married last year and when we ordered our invitations they came in all shapes and sizes. One recommendation I would make is to go with a smaller size. You have to pay more postage on wedding invitations becuase of including response cards and an extra envelope, etc. By keeping them smaller it could help keep postage costs down. And I don't know about you all, but we definately tried to look for any ways we could to keep costs down!
I'm not sure there is a standard size per se; but many of the ones I receive are 5" x 7". Personally, I like that size for many other types of cards (eg: sympathy or retirement) too. The smaller ize could be ussed; but with wedding invites you'll have to include the rsvp card, directions, reception card, etc. so there may be a practical reason to use a larger size card as well.
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If I am not mistaken, there is an inkjet version of vellum that dries quickly. Just do a google search...I bet you'll find an affordable place to buy it.
I made my daughter's wedding invitations last year in shades of blush pink. They were not a standard size.....she wanted matchbook style. With the response card enclosure and map directions, it did cost more to mail, but they were different and unusual. I did not print on the vellum, but simply used some to cover the wording. Good luck with your project!
Someone on another thread helped me with the problem of getting ink jet ink to dry on vellum and it worked great.
When you go to print make sure you have your printer set up set on printing transparenacies (sp?) and print on the roughest side of the vellum. Mine dried right away on all of the 3 or 4 different kinds and patterns of vellum I used .
what is the tradtional size of wedding invitations? could our standard card size be used?
also, could vellum be sent thru a inkjet printer? does the ink dry ok?
thanks
Loretta
I would find envelopes you like, then design the invitations. I'm sure you *could* use a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inch card, but it might be a bit on the small side if you're using the traditional invitation wording and line breaks. I did mine in 5 x 7.
Yes, you can send vellum through a printer. Be careful not to smudge it. It takes ink much longer to dry than on regular paper. Another option is to print out one copy on white paper, then take it to a copy shop and have them copied onto vellum...toner doesn't smudge
Lot of good advice already. Just be sure to take precautions, no matter if you do it or a printing company. I had friend who took hers to Staples to do and they ruined all her vellum because it wasn't dry when the next piece of velllum came out of the copier.
Good luck and congrats!
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Kim
Bourbonnais,IL
I used this site for DD invites - tons of different styles & sizes
Take a look you can get some nice ideas from their online catalog
Nice help with wording, layout, design, etc
Square is a great look for wedding invites, especially for framing afterwards. I would also suggest embossing on glossy cardstock instead of vellum. It's actually quite pretty! Good luck!
I am sorry to say that I do not have a photo of my daughter's wedding invitations that I made.....being challenged in the digital department, I will try and get my husband to help me take a picture of one tomorrow and "try" to download it here.....IF you knew me, we are talking a HUGE project to do this.....LOL....but I do have to learn so I can be a productive member.
Her wedding invitations are what got me into stamping and card making. Before making allllllllllll those invitations, I had never made a single card. I KNOW it is difficult to believe, but it is the truth. I just rushed in as they say, "Where angels fear to tread" and did it. I even made the paper from pulp.....what we will not do for our daughters!
I just did my SIL's invites they were really simple to put together. We ran the vellum through the printer, there is a setting under priorities for transperancy, use it!! dries really quickly, and makes life so much easier.
I have made several wedding invites for friends using a piece of cardstock cut in thirds so that it fits in a business sized (legal) envelope. No extra postage required. Usually it's been a solid coloured cardstock with a smaller piece of vellum over top, tied with a ribbon to attach it.
help with wedding invites...
