Now that you know how to select the right size of wedding invitations, you can now take on the task of designing your own invitations. I have created step-by-step instructions for you DIY wedding divas. I will be working on a Microsoft Word platform, as that is the most common application in most computers. These instructions will work well for 4×6 and 5×7 wedding invitations, which may require some cutting, according to size. Let’s get started!

You will need: 8×10 cover stock in your choice finish, color white or cream is advised.

Step 1. Open a new document, then go to page layout and choose landscape.

Step 2. Go to page layout and choose two columns.

Step 3. Under margins, choose moderate. You want to have .75” on both left and right.

Step 4. Start typing. You will start working on the left column. You can get your wedding invitation wording online as there are many sites. Depending on how much space you want to play with design or embellishments, you should choose whether you want a centered space design or aligned right/left design.

Step 5. I used 2 types of font styles. I used a regular roman typeface for the wordings so it’s easier to read and I used a script typeface so the names stand out.

Step 6. When you have your wording the way you want it to look, keep hitting enter until you’re on the same level on the other column, copy all the words and paste. Print preview to check it out. You’re ready to print. You’re done the hard part. **print a few test pages to make sure you have everything correct.

Step 7. After you print out and cut according 4×6 or 5×7 (5×7 is easiest). You can decorate and embellish your invitations for that personal touch. If you go about this like you’re in a assembly line, it would be the easiest to finish faster. You can also ask your friends and bridesmaids to help you with this as a fun crafting event.

Step 8. When you print it out it will look like this.

Step 9. Then you measure it and cut it accordingly. I’m not specifying the exact measurements because you may way to show more color on your backing. Here are some samples of wedding invitations I made with the same steps.

I used double stick tape for the backing of the white cover paper to the colored cover paper. For the embellishments, I used ribbon, a silk flower, a rhinestone, and hand dyed paper for the band. I hope you enjoy this project and are inspired to DIY your wedding invitations with your personal touch.

I hope you found these step-by-step instructions helpful. Have you ever created your own wedding invitations, or maybe you’ve created invites for someone else? Leave us a comment below, or if you have a question about my steps.

–Michelle Zaragoza is a blogger with Perfect Wedding Guide’s wedding blog, and is also a newlywed. To read more of her tips, visit One Step To Wedding (onesteptowedding.com)