DIY Wedding Invitations Step by Step

By Diana Kowalski · October 2, 2026

Save $1,500+ by Making Your Own

Professional wedding invitations cost $5-15 per piece, totaling $750-2,250 for 150 guests. DIY invitations using online templates and a quality home printer cost $1-3 per piece — saving you over $1,000 while still looking polished.

What You Need

Cardstock paper (80-110 lb, cream or white): $20 for 100 sheets
Quality inkjet or laser printer
Design template (Canva Pro, Adobe Express, or Templett)
Paper cutter or guillotine trimmer: $25
Envelopes (A7 size for 5x7 invitations): $15 for 100
Wax seal kit (optional): $15

Design Principles

Limit your invitation to two fonts maximum: one serif or script for names, one clean sans-serif for details. Use plenty of white space. Ensure all critical information (date, time, venue, RSVP deadline) is clearly readable at arm's length.

Printing Tips

Print a test sheet on regular paper first to check alignment and colors. Use the highest quality print setting. Let ink dry completely (10 minutes for inkjet) before cutting. Cut all invitations from the same batch of paper for color consistency.

DIY Wedding Invitations Step by Step

Save $1,500+ by Making Your Own

What You Need

Design Principles

Printing Tips

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