Are you ready for step two? In part one of this series I
gave you some pointers about the basic design of
do-it-yourself wedding invitations as well as important
things to consider such as legibility. Next we will look at
the layout.
You have to be sure that all your guests will be able to
read the text and a good place to start is to look at
professionally designed invitations. Get the feel of it and
maybe select a few that you really like. The following are
important considerations when planning the layout of
do-it-yourself wedding invitations:
The size of the font
Having an easy to read, clear font
Be cautious when mixing up different font styles
Try different line spacing to determine which one reads the
easiest
Leave enough open space between images and text
FONTS
The font you use will determine the feel of the invitation.
Would you rather have something traditional or formal or
contemporary or fun? A great resource for fonts is
http://www.1001freefonts.com/.
You can even combine one or two different fonts but be very
selective since it can become illegible and haphazard.
Sometimes even just changing the weight and size of the
fonts will create the desired effect.
Size does matter when it comes to fonts. Larger sized fonts
are usually used for headlines and a safe size for the body
will be 12 or 14. Most people find anything smaller than
size 8 hard to read so make this the smallest you will go.
SPACING
The use of spacing is very important on any invitation.
Attention is drawn to certain elements by leaving "white"
space around the names of the bride and groom for instance.
It makes the names stand out as very important information.
The font size, if you are using caps or not and the
position and amount of text will determine the spacing
between lines. It is best to play with different settings
until you are satisfied.
TEXT AND IMAGES
If you decide to use an image on your invitations, be sure
to pay attention to the following. Leaving enough space
between text and an image is important for the text to
stand out as it should. And if you have text over a
background image ensure to have enough contrast between the
two elements for the best visual effect.
Hopefully these pointers will make you feel a bit more
secure in the making of do-it-yourself invitations for your
wedding. Like I said before it is a matter of breaking it
down into steps and just following the steps one by one.
You never know, you may even discover a creative streak you
never knew you had!
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