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Making Invitations
For years people have had no alternative but to purchase invitations. But with the advent of the personal computer, and the software that goes with it, more and more people are enjoying the process of making invitations. There are different reasons that people embark on making invitations - obviously its cheaper but making invitations allows you the freedom to experiment and to use your creative skills. You do not have to have artistic skills. The internet will help you with images. Your word processor will help you choose the styles of fonts which you feel are appropriate to making invitations for specific events. The only outlay will be purchasing invitation paper and invitation envelopes. 

Making Invitations - the Correct Wording and Etiquette
Up to the last decade making invitations has always been perceived as a job for an expert. The experts had the correct tools and equipment for creating beautiful fonts on their invitations. But they also knew about the correct wording and invitation etiquette that should be used. This was especially important for important occasions such as weddings and christenings where the correct etiquette was extremely important. Our invitation section covers the etiquette and correct wording to use on each specific type of invitation. We go one step further and provide ideas for selecting some relevant quotes, rhymes or verses to enable you to add that special touch. Once you have this idea, and what type of layout to use, then you can search on the internet to find the exact quotes or words you would like to include when making your own invitations. When you are at the designing keep the wording short, unambiguous and to the point. Our hints and tips on the wording and etiquette for making invitations will help you avoid any disasters - such as leaving out a vital piece of information! The following ideas should always be considered before designing your invitation and finalising the wording. Use these guidelines for establishing the exact wording you need to use when making your own invitations:

• What Theme would you like?

  • Reason for party?

  • Formal or Informal style?
    Modern or traditional?

• Information required when you make your own invitations

  • What is the reason for the celebration, party or event?

  • Who is hosting the party or event?

  • Who is being invited?

  • Where the celebration, party or event is being held? Address details - with directions if necessary - you can always add a map using the facilities of the internet

  • The Date and the Time of the party or event

  • Are there any special instructions you should include on the invite - bring a bottle, fancy dress etc.

  • How to reply!

    • Contact information ( address or, if an informal invitation, telephone number, FAX or email address )

    • RSVP which requests a formal written reply

    • Informal reply by telephone, FAX or email

    • Date the reply is required by, if required

  • Colors - what color scheme is appropriate?

  • Images, graphics, pictures on your invite template? Use your own digital photos for a really personal touch

  • Type / Format of invitation - Card or folded notelet format. Consider the size

  • Invitation paper - do you want special paper - consider background pattern, invitation paper quality and invitation paper size

  • Invitation envelopes - once you have decided on the best size you can source your invitation envelopes

Free Invitation Templates for Making Invitations
There is free invitation template relating to most special events to help you with Making Invitations for any occasion. A sample of the content of the birthday party template is shown below proving just how easy it is to make homemade invitations. Just click the following Invitations link for access to a free invitation template for celebrations such as weddings, birthdays, parties, anniversaries, baptisms, christenings, kids parties, baby shower parties, Christmas gatherings, Thanksgiving celebrations and the New Year parties. The appropriate words, design and layout is provided in each of our sample templates - we hope you have fun, use some creativity and save money when you decide to embark on a project for making invitations.

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