| Elegant and sophisticated, wedding pocket folders | | | | that suits your fancy. Just make sure the ink is |
| are becoming more and more popular with | | | | strong enough to be read easily. |
| todays' couples. A pocket folder is a trifold that | | | | Printing the Vellum is also a very popular trend. |
| opens up to reveal the invitation in the center and | | | | Usually the vellum is printed with the first names |
| a side pocket with the RSVP card and envelope in | | | | of the bride and groom in a contrasting ink color |
| it. Most of these printable invitation kits come with | | | | and then placed over the printed invitation. So for |
| a vellum sheet that goes over middle section. | | | | example, "Michael & Katie" could be printed in |
| Below, are suggestions for creative ways to | | | | pink ink on the vellum that overlays the invite |
| make your wedding invite truly unique. | | | | printed in black ink. |
| 1. Have Fun With Color: The color you choose for | | | | 3. Have Fun With Embellishments: Once you have |
| your pocket folder can range from a beautiful | | | | printed and assembled your pocket folder, you |
| Pearl or Silver Mist to bright Watermelon Pink, | | | | have to fasten it shut in some manner. You can |
| Flame Orange or Elegant Black. Choose your color | | | | use ribbons tied either in a love knot or bow. The |
| based on the following criteria: the kind of wedding | | | | ribbon can also match the bridal colors and are |
| your having, formal or informal; the bridal colors; | | | | perfect for either formal or informal invitations. |
| the time of year; and of course, your personal | | | | So, for example if you are having a formal |
| favorite. | | | | wedding with lilac bridal colors, you may choose a |
| 2. Have Fun With Printing: There are three ways | | | | Pearl folder and lilac ribbons. For an informal |
| that you can really personalize your invites: | | | | wedding, you may choose Watermelon pink with |
| wording and font styles; contrasting ink colors; | | | | silver ribbons. Another way to fasten your invite |
| and printing the vellum. If you are having a formal | | | | is by using self adhesive gem stones. These can |
| wedding, the invitations are usually written in the | | | | be found in any craft store in the scrapbook |
| third person style in a classic font such as Roman. | | | | section. These colored gems add surprise and a |
| For informal weddings, you are limited only by | | | | little daring. Also in the scrapbook section, look for |
| your imagination. Many websites offer examples | | | | wax kits that you can seal letters with. Although |
| of wording and font styles that are unique--so do | | | | more time consuming, it really makes a |
| some research and experiment with the wording | | | | statement. |
| and font style that best fits your day. | | | | With these difficult economic times, you want to |
| Ink Colors are also a great way to be creative | | | | be able to have an invitation that is beautiful, |
| with your invites. For formal weddings, black or | | | | unique and affordable. Wedding Pocket folders are |
| gold inks are the usual choices. For informal ones, | | | | the perfect choice. |
| you can use green, pink, blue or any other color | | | | |