15 Websites to Create Your Own Wedding Invitations
Author: Molly Malsom
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Your wedding stationery is the first part of your wedding that your guests will see, so you want it to leave a lasting impression (a good one, that is!) And what better way to do that than to create your own with a bit of wedding invitation DIY? Wedding invitation wording is important and whether you’re a skilled designer or a novice with a vision, there are plenty of websites and apps to give you a helping hand.
To help get you started, here are some of our top recommendations for creating your own wedding invitations that will get your guests extra excited for your big day!
1. Etsy
You’re probably not surprised to find Etsy on our list. Known as the go to website for all your personalised, DIY wedding invitation needs, there are some stunning options when it comes to wedding invitations. You have probably seen the wedding invites that you can personalise with your name and wedding date, but there are also many sellers offering downloadable templates that you can really customise.
This botanical, minimalist wedding stationery template is a perfect example, giving you the bones of the design and allowing you to change and finish it however you want. This is perfect to ensure your wedding invites perfectly match your wedding theme.
What’s more, this particular download includes not only the invites, but also RSVPs, details and wishing wells, so all your stationery is guaranteed to match!
2. Not On The High Street
Similarly to Etsy, Not On The High Street is a brilliant online shop for all your personalised wedding stationery. It really depends how much you want to get stuck in when it comes to creating your wedding invitations.
Of course, there are some beautiful designs on offer that you can perfectly personalise with your wedding dates and details, but you can also buy DIY wedding invitations packs so you can really get your craft on.
Perfect for a destination wedding, this ‘Fly With Us’ DIY wedding invitation pack includes all the pieces and decorations you need to create beautiful invites, but you get to do it yourself! The personalised invitation paper will be sent to you, once you have approved the design, and then you can add as much or as little of the wedding décor pieces as you like.
3. Canva
If you fancy taking the reigns completely, using an app like Canva is a fun, free, and easy way to do it. Easy to use on desktops and phones, Canva offers templates, images, illustrations, and fun fonts to create bespoke wedding invitation designs.
Whether you choose to use one of their templates and alter it to your tastes, or start completely from scratch with a blank canvas, there is no better way to create your wedding stationery exactly as you imagined it. And best of it … it’s free, so it won’t affect your wedding budget!
4. Papier
We couldn’t talk about wedding stationery without including Papier. An online based store, Papier specialises in customisable stationery with a huge section dedicated to all things weddings.
For those wedding couples who don’t fancy doing too much of the creating themselves, Papier has some stunning designs that can be personalised with your names and wedding details, and some designs even have different colour options.
This Painterly wedding invitation has a fun, arty theme that comes in the gorgeous blue and an equally pretty pastel pink. We love this look for couples opting for a more modern feel. And for those of you who are keen to keep all their wedding stationery consistent, matching RSVPs and details cards are also available.
5. Hobby Craft
Now for one of our high street favourites. Hobby Craft has been around for years, and is probably one of the first places you think of when it comes to getting creative. If you’re a bit of a dab hand when it comes to calligraphy, Hobby Craft sell a range of wedding invitation paper, so you can choose you base colour and get creating.
Whether you want to keep it classy with black paper and white calligraphy ink, or bring an eco-friendly wedding element with natural cards and envelopes, all the basic materials you need to create beautiful wedding invitations are available here.
6. Zazzle
If you haven’t heard of Zazzle, we’re glad we can share it with you. This stationery website has a whole range of beautiful wedding invites that you can customise to your hearts content. No matter the them of your wedding or you and your partner’s tastes, we guarantee you will find a design you love here.
Take this vintage art deco design. You can change everything including your wedding details, the colour scheme, invite size, envelope colour, and even the paper type. Perfect for every style and budget!
7. Instant Print
If you want a say in every part of the invite, you’ll probably like Instant Print. An online printing service, your designing starts from the beginning; choosing the invite size. From there, you decide on every aspect – paper type, paper weight, lamination type, and even the envelop style.
When it comes to the design of your wedding invitations, you can either design it yourself on software like InDesign (they give you the required dimensions etc) or you can customise one of their free templates or their designing store.
8. Minted
Minted has a fabulous collection of wedding invitations designed by independent designers. They are all easily customisable designs that will suit any wedding style or theme. Whether you prefer classic designs or more modern prints, Minted have something for everyone.
This tilted script wedding invitation is a beautiful example of their design options, with the choice of paper, colours, and silhouette. You can also choose to add a bit of extra luxury with custom foil personalisation of you and your partners names, plus the option of envelopes designed the same. Don’t worry, if you want all your stationery to match you can find everything you need in the same design style!
9. Vistaprint
You’ve probably heard of Vistaprint before, but you might be more familiar with it’s business card and photo printing services. They have an impressive wedding stationery section, and when it comes to wedding invitations, you can choose from one of their beautiful designs or upload your own.
If you have the vision for your wedding invites but don’t feel like you have the skills to execute it, they offer graphic design services. All you have to do is let them know what you need, explain your concept, and within 48 hours you will be sent a design. You can also revise the design up to three times, so you can be sure your wedding invites will be perfect!
10. Amazon
Seeming as you can get pretty much anything and everything on Amazon, you won’t be surprised that wedding invitations are readily available too. You’ll find a rather large range of invites, from create your own kits to standard designs you can buy and hand write you guests’ names on.
However, you will find some customisable designs to fall in love with. This particular offering has 50 different designs to choose from. Simply pick your fave, purchase it, then the seller will be in contact for all your personalisation needs. How easy is that?
11. Instant Print
Printing company Instant Print is a United Kingdom based company offering you the resources to bring your wedding stationery vision to life. With their online design tool, all you have to do is pick one of their already created designs or start your own from scratch, customise the colour, wedding info and ivite finish, and you’ll have you wedding invites ready to send!
12. Greenvelope
This is one for couples planning a more sustainable, eco-friendly wedding. Sending you wedding invites by email is not only good for the environment, but it also saves you money, too.
There are so many beautiful invites created by independent designers, from pretty vintage to rustic chic. These designs are all customisable, so you can make them a little bit more you. This shimmering confetti design comes in a number of different colour ways and is easily personalised!
However, if you want to be a bit more creative, you can upload your own design. All you have do is create a free account and upload a design that fits one of their requires upload sizes. It couldn’t be easier!
13. Paper Source
With all the stresses that come with wedding planning, any parts that can be made easier make all the difference. With Paper Source’s printable wedding invitation templates, you can pick your favourite basic design, download it, and customise it to your wedding theme.
The templates come with a few basic text fonts, but you can easily add some more fancy options if you wish by downloading free fonts online. All their templates have multiple colour options so you can be sure any of the template designs can be altered to fit exactly what you are looking for!
14. Adobe
If you’re a bit more experienced when it comes to designing, Adobe might be just your thing. This one isn’t a free wedding invitation design software, but it’s great if you already use the software, or are willing to pay a small amount to get the design you want.
There are few different things you can use; InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator being the main ones. Draw some decorative illustrations, edit your favourite images, choose some elegant text, and you’ll have yourself some perfect wedding invites for your big day!
15. Unfold
There are so many apps these days, but Unfold is one you’ll want on your radar when it comes to wedding designs. Strictly a smart phone app, you can take advantage of the gorgeous templates offered here, all easily customisable to create a beautiful wedding invitation.
The app has a small selection of fonts available, but they are all stunning and perfect for wedding stationery. Import your own images or take some from royalty free website Unsplash, which is linked to the app. Once you’re done, simply download you designs to your device and get sending!