How to Create DIY Wedding Invitations at Home (No Designer Needed)

How to Create DIY Wedding Invitations at Home (No Designer Needed)

Planning a wedding? Fancy saving a fortune and still ending up with Pinterest-worthy invitations? You’re in the right place.

Whether you're going for rustic, elegant, or “I’ve got a glue gun and I’m not afraid to use it,” this guide will show you how to create your own beautiful wedding invitation suite at home — without needing a degree in graphic design or a meltdown over font pairings.

What You’ll Be Making:

A traditional wedding stationery set usually includes:

• A main invitation card

• An RSVP card (with or without envelope)

• An info card (for travel, gifts, etc.)

• Matching envelopes

This guide walks you through how to create all of that yourself — and which tools can help you make it shine.

 Step 1: Choose Your Card Blanks

Start with solid, print-friendly cardstock. We recommend:

• White 250gsm or 300gsm card for folded invitations or flat RSVP cards

• White 350gsm card if you want ultra-thick, premium-feeling results

These are all available as pre-cut, pre-scored card blanks — ready for folding or trimming to size. And yes, they’re compatible with most home inkjet and laser printers (though always test first).

 Shop our white card blanks here:
250gsm, 300gsm, 350gsm

 Step 2: Print Your Design

Use software like Canva or Adobe Express to design your layout. Keep it simple and elegant:

• Use a maximum of 2 fonts

• Don’t overcrowd — white space is classy

• Use high-resolution graphics (300dpi)

Before bulk-printing:

• Do a test print (on the actual card)

• Check ink compatibility and drying time

 Step 3: Add the Finishing Touches

This is where the magic happens. You’ve got your base cards — now you make them feel bespoke.

Guillotine Paper Trimmer

Want crisp, perfect edges for your RSVP or detail cards? A guillotine trimmer saves hours and avoids wobbly scissor lines.

See it on Amazon

 Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutter

This one’s for the extra-mile crowd. Use this machine to cut out custom shapes or add embossed texture. It's manual, easy to use, and wildly satisfying.

Check it out on Amazon

 Want to see it in action?
Watch this demo: Sizzix Big Shot YouTube Video

 Wax Seal Kit

Nothing says “wedding vibes” like sealing an envelope with gold wax. This rose-patterned stamp kit is budget-friendly but adds a big visual punch.

See it here

 Calligraphy Brush Pens

Perfect for hand-addressing envelopes or writing names on RSVP cards — these easy-to-use pens look like calligraphy, but without the learning curve

See the pen set

 Step 4: Pick the Right Envelopes

For wedding stationery, we recommend only one thing:
Recycled brown kraft envelopes.
They're timeless, eco-conscious, and look gorgeous paired with white card.

Sizes to consider:

• C6 (fits an A6 card — perfect for RSVP and invitations)

• Mini RSVP envelopes (approx. 94mm x 62mm — cute and classy)

 Shop kraft envelopes in our store
Find the range of envelopes here

 Bonus Tip: Add an Info Card

Help your guests out by including:

• A wedding website link

• Gift list or registry info

• Accommodation or travel tips

• Dress code

Keeps your main invite clean — and your guests less likely to WhatsApp you 93 questions.

 Final Thoughts

DIY doesn’t mean “cheap-looking.” With the right cardstock, a few trusted tools, and a touch of creativity, your handmade invitations can be just as beautiful (if not more so) than anything off Etsy — for a fraction of the cost.

And best of all? You’ll know exactly what went into them — from the first fold to the final seal.

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