Want To Make Your Own Quinceanera Invitations?
19 Aug 2008
You have lots of things to plan for your Quinceanera, and costs can add up quickly. One piece that doesn’t need to cost an arm & a leg are the Quinceanera invitations. Even if your goal is not to save money, making your own Quinceanera invitations is a great way to add a personal touch. It can be a great point of pride for you when you can tell your guests that you were the one. Your creativity is the only limitation, and invitations can be easy to make on your own.
Start with the paper selection. Art supply stores and craft shops are great places to find beautiful paper for your Quinceanera invitations. With all the colors available, remember to consider the color of your ink and how it will show up on the paper. Consider choosing paper the same color as your gown or other part of your theme. The texture is also important. Many papers, while beautiful, will not hold ink well, and may cause your printer to jam. Specialty art stores are likely to be able to help you select an appropriate stock. Find a couple options that will work, and buy just a sample to test before buying a large quantity. Also, there’s nothing wrong at all with traditional card stock. Blank invitations can be found at craft stores, and often include envelopes. In fact, Amazon offers a beatiful set of stock cards that allow you to print your own Quinceanera invitations.
Use your computer to design the content. Many software applications such as MS Word, have built-in card templates that can be useful. Often, Quinceanera invitations include a photo of the girl. If you choose this route, you may want to use a head shot. If you’ll be wearing a formal gown and have it at this point, a full photo of yourself in the gown is appropriate. You can also find elegant art on the Internet that may be used beautifully. Try a search on “free clip art” for a start. You may even find something specific to a Quinceanera celebration. The verse, or wording, is up to you but will almost always be on behalf of the parents or the girl and parents together. Include a poem or short biblical verse if you have the space, but don’t try to cram too much on the page.
You can also add some ornamentation to your Quinceanera invitations if you like. Ribbons, lace, or a small bit of other material may be added for a touch of elegance and creativity. Again, browse your local art supply or craft stores for ideas.
Depending on how creative you want to be, making your own Quinceanera invitations can be time consuming. Try requesting help from family members (as long as they promise not to smear chocolate on the paper!). They’ll likely be pleased to help and honored that you asked. In the end, you’ll have beautiful Quinceanera invitations you can be proud of, your family can share in the process, and you’ve saved a bundle as well!.
I came across this article in the Dallas Morning News about crews of hired teens, called “cadets”, for Quinceanera entertainment and escorts. Groups of young men trained in ettiquette and dancing, can be brought in as a touch of class and entertainment.
