27 Fabulous DIY Wedding Invitation Ideas
Just get engaged and looking for wedding ideas? First of all, congratulations. What an incredible time this is, where you get to pick out all the things you dreamed of having at your wedding. Perhaps by now you have come to the realization that all those amazing things cost quite a bit of money. Sad, but true.
From flowers to cake to decor, not to mention the dress, weddings can be incredibly expensive. Many brides these days try to counter this problem by making as much as they can and cutting corners on some things that might not matter quite so much. When I first thought about homemade wedding invitations, I thought “no.” When I looked at the possibilities for DIY wedding invites, I was both surprised and inspired. Some of the most lovely invitations I have seen, (and I’ve looked at lots!) handmade invitations give an extra special touch to your celebration because you took the time to make them yourself.
Perfect for those trying to plan a wedding on a budget, these ideas are still high quality and something you can be proud of.From vintage and rustic wedding invitation ideas to elegant, classic and modern invites, the DIY invitation ideas are sure to get you thinking about how you can make your own wedding invitations.
DIY Wedding Invitations
1. Rustic Inspired Wedding Invitations
This pretty handmade invitation idea for weddings is perfect for your vintage, rustic themed celebration. Both bride and groom can be proud of this lovely fold out style invitation. With plenty of room for creative wording and the cutest fonts, this invitation belongs at the top of the list for any girl looking to plan her dream wedding. This site has several rustic wedding invitations with free printable templates. Does not require you to buy all kinds of stuff.
2. DIY Vintage Handkerchief Wedding Invitation
For a vintage wedding, we are loving this DIY handkerchief printable. Free to download and print at home, this pretty invite can be yours for free, but it looks like a million bucks. For summer, winter, fall or spring weddings, this versatile idea can be customized with colored envelopes to match your wedding colors. With pretty fonts I’ve not seen to many other places, this DIY wedding invite is unique, just like you.
3. DIY Floral themed Wedding Invitations
Whether you are having a minimalist, modern wedding, or an outdoor wedding bash with rustic charm and fanfare, you want a wedding invitation that shows a little bit of your personality while also erring on the formal, classy side. This fern lined fancy script invite is so lovely, really one of the best DIY wedding ideas I’ve seen this year.
5. DIY 3D Wedding Invitations and Floral Envelope Liners
With a perfect mix of playful and feminine, this DIY 3D Wedding Invitations and Floral Envelope Liners features a three-dimensional detailing, gold glitter paper, and a pretty floral pattern that looks super gorgeous. Be sure to check out Swooned Magazine to learn the complete details.
6. Geometric Frame Wedding Invitations
If you’re looking for a totally fabulous way to amp up the level of your wedding invitation, you will never be disappointed with the clever tutorial from Something Turquoise. I love everything copper and this copper spray painted edges on this wedding invitation really blew my mind.
7. Custom Laser Etch Wedding Invitation
Now, this is the sort of invitation that brings in the really good registry gifts. Look at how elegant and sophisticated this turned out. I particularly love the scrolls coming off either side. Such lovely inspiration!
8. DIY Vintage Iron Wedding Invitation
Looking for the perfect DIY wedding invitation ideas for a rustic wedding? If you are looking for an inexpensive handmade invitation that has vintage charm without breaking the bank, this DIY tutorial is definitely one to check out.
9. Vinyl Record Wedding Invitation
If you and your partner are music purists and have a shelf loaded with vinyl, then be sure to check out this cool tutorial from Off Beat Bride. “Side one” uses fun retro type for your names plus date and location details, then flip the record over to “side two” for details about the reception.
10. Pop-up Wedding Invitation
These hand-made and specially designed invitations are unique and fabulous. It’s the first time I see pop up wedding invitations and they are wonderful.
