I'm a do-it-yourself kind of girl. My philosophy is that the more time you spend handling soemthing and infusing it with your energy, the more prana (or life force) that item has. That's why a hand-knitted sweater from Grandma, for example, feels so much sweeter than something you buy at the Gap. It was made with lovingkindness, compassion, and good intentions. That's why I'm making as much as I can for my wedding guests—starting with my wedding invitations.
I know I should've opted for recycled papers, but the minute I walked into that Berkeley Paper-Source (with all of those beautiful colors and patterns), I was a goner. It's an added bonus that I was able to do them myself for less than $100. The best bang for my buck? A perfect floral stamp and silver ink pad that I can use on every envelope, to jazz up my RSVP cards, and maybe again later when I'm ready to make placecards! (All for about $20!) I'm even considering having the floral motif replicated in icing on my cake to give my event a cohesive feel.
Unfortunately, it has taken me close to two entire weekends—stopping only to eat, sleep, and occasionally take a Handstand Breaks—to finish just 50 of them. That's not too shabbyy considering I have exactly 63 to do, but I'll be honest, I'd rather gouge my eyes out than do those last 13 right now.
Making your own invitations is well worth the trouble. You get exactly what you want—and for a fraction of the cost. But keep in mind that while the printing, cutting, gluing, and stamping might have been fun the first time you did it, it gets old after about 30. And don't expect them to be perfect—it's the little imperfections that make each one unique (and extra-special) to your guest!
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