Welcome back to my Project Wedding series where I'm bringing together highlights and tutorials of my sister-in-law's recent rustic, country wedding. Today I'm bringing you tips on making cute invitations and programs.
Carla and David had a beautirful wedding on a not-so-beautiful budget. Carla found these cute invitations on Etsy, but they were way out of her price range.
So, Carla printed the invitations herself on kraft paper cardstock and wrapped them in doilies she found at Pubix. Jute twine was tied around the invites with a heart punched from white cardstock.
Carla and I, along with another of her oh-so-sweet bridesmaids, pulled an all-nighter and put the invitations together.
It was a lot of work constructing 200 invitations, but the end result was perfect! It was also cheap. Here's the breakdown:
Kraft Cardstock: Michaels, $7.98 for 2 packs of 100 sheets
White Cardstock: Michaels, $3.99 for 1 pack of 100 sheets
Jute Twine: Michaels, $10.00 for 1 roll of 500 feet
Doilies: Publix, $16.90 for 10 packs of 20
Heart Punch: Michaels, $6.99
Envelopes: Michaels, $20.00
Black Printer Ink: Wal-Mart, $13.25
The end result was even better than expected! And even better, the grand total was $79.11, less than 40 cents an invitation! Plus, there were still a lot of materials left over to make the programs.
Carla also made her own programs in the same style of the invites. Kraft paper and white cardstock, jute twine, and a pretty border punch were all it took to make beautiful programs.
1. Carla + David, A Rustic, Country Wedding
2. Invitations and Programs
3. DIY Rustic Wedding Signs
4. The Decor
5. A Country Flower Girl
6. The Cakes
7. A House Divided Candy Bar - Alabama v. Auburn
Do you happen to know what font she used for the invites?
ReplyDeleteShe used "KG Eyes Wide Open" and "Freebooter Script", both of which you can find for free on various font sites.
DeleteI just love how they turned out! I'm doing something similar for our invitations. Pinned!
ReplyDelete~Katie @ Upcycled Treasures
Thanks so much for stopping by and pinning!
DeleteDid you RSVP Cards too? How? I really love this.
ReplyDeleteWe did not do RSVP cards, so I'm not really sure how that would work. I'm so glad you like them though!
DeleteWhat size doilies did you use? I love this!
ReplyDeleteAlso do you know what size envelope. i am doing something similar and i am trying to figure out what envelopes to use
DeleteJordan, I think the doilies were 8" round and came in packs of 20 from Publix. That size nearly covered the entire back of the invites which were 5x7. The envelopes were also 5x7. I hope that answers your questions!
DeleteDid she buy 5x7 card stock or 8.5x11 and just cut them down? This is exactly what I'm doing for our invitations but can't find 5x7 card stock without being greeting cards and have the fold crease in the middle.
DeleteReally sweet and personal! Super thrifty too!
ReplyDeleteAwww this is so beautiful! I like the wedding invitation wording you used too. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThis is exactly what I am planning for my wedding. I'm glad i found this tutorial. Do you know what type of printer she used to print everything? Was it a laser jet or a desk jet?
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Sammie
This is exactly what I am planning for my wedding. I'm glad i found this tutorial. Do you know what type of printer she used to print everything? Was it a laser jet or a desk jet?
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Sammie
She used a basic inkjet printer that many of us have at home. I included the cost of ink because it took a lot of ink to print these, an entire cartridge if not more.
DeleteDid she glue the dollies on?
ReplyDeleteHey, where did you get the heart shaped paper?
ReplyDeleteAlso, is that just the cover page for the program, with the actual program behind it? Can the twine hold the papers together? I am trying to make these programs as well, very lovely :)
ReplyDeleteHi! Do you know where she found the tree to insert at the top! I LOVE this idea :) It would be perfect for my wedding
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