Do-It-Yourself Wedding Projects
December 28th, 2007 • Related • Filed Under
I love these brocade inspired invitations…such a great look for a modern, chic wedding….
To Make the Brocade Invitations…
Use istockphoto.com to find the right brocade pattern. Using Illustrator, size the brocade print to the appropriate invitation size (whatever you’ve chosen). Place a white rectangle, with a black border right in the center of the pattern, so that you have a space to typeset your text.
Print on the highest setting that your printer allows to ensure that the brocade pattern and your text is crystal clear. I recommend using an Epson for this type of invitation.
Comment by Heather on 28 December 2007:
Are you going to post the actual how-to’s and instructions for these projects?
Comment by People St. Clair on 28 December 2007:
This was such a wonderful series. I enjoyed seeing all the creativity and innovative ways to authenticate a wedding. Thank you for also adding the how-to section. I may have to use some of these ideas for parties.
Comment by Jennifer Kelly on 28 December 2007:
I can’t tell you much I love this idea. Is there any plans to show how to do this or reference some books or websites where we can find more?
Comment by Its Lovely on 28 December 2007:
I’m LOVING!! this series!! Such talented brides out there. I particularly love the black damask invites in the latest post.
Comment by ONE LOVE PHOTO on 28 December 2007:
The pink tent with paper globes steals my heart and the CAKE!
Comment by stephanie on 31 December 2007:
i vote for the white tent with pink paper globes!!!
Comment by Lisa on 1 January 2008:
I can’t quite figure out how to vote on this site but my favourites are the tablescapes with the pink chinese lanterns above(46) -they create such ambiance and the gorgeous do it yourself flowers (49) are unbelievably pretty. I would think these would be every girly-girl’s dream! Cool website for ideas- guess I know where I’ll come when I need something “borrowed”.
Comment by Helen on 3 January 2008:
Wow!! I love the tables with the pink runners and the lanterns above!! That room looks fantastic!!
Comment by frank on 3 January 2008:
Love the hand pressed invitations by the Portland couple!!
Comment by Arkan on 5 January 2008:
Great invites & the groom sure looks dapper!
Comment by Rebecca on 5 January 2008:
wow, those letterpress invites are gorgeous! And that’s a fine looking canine as well.
Comment by Lisa on 6 January 2008:
I love the pink table runners and the pink lanterns.
Comment by Debbie on 7 January 2008:
I can’t figure out how to vote but I really like the hand pressed invitations look great- impressed the groom was willing to help!
Comment by Jenn on 3 February 2008:
I love this letterpress idea- I check back everyday to see when you get a chance to explain or post their how to’s. I think its such an amazing touch to hand make the invitation.
Are there still plans to post how to’s?
Thanks for the option for so many to share their talents!
Comment by Lisa on 9 April 2008:
My wedding is in October and I read this site everyday. I absolutely love these ideas! Pleeease tell me where to find the DIY instructions!
Comment by danielle on 25 April 2008:
Where are the DIY instructions for letterpress?
Comment by Jenn Kelly on 23 May 2008:
I love this letterpress idea- I check back EVERYDAY to see when you get a chance to explain or post their how to’s. I think its such an amazing touch to hand make the invitation.
Are there still plans to post how to’s?
Comment by abby larson on 23 May 2008:
Many of them will be up when the new site is launched at the end of June…the letterpress one however probably won’t be one of the projects listed because you need to find an actual letterpress machine to achieve this. It’s not really something that everyone can do.
Sorry about the delay…feel free to email me about specific projects though and I can get you some instructions!
Comment by Wedding Advice on 26 June 2008:
I love the hanging globes, they make for such an elegant look.