Wedding Blog

Today our DIY rewind comes from Mrs. Lemon. Mrs. Lemon took her handmade invitations to the next level by embroidering her fabric-covered invitations (at home!), and printing the inserts with her Gocco printer. I still don’t believe that these fit in an A9 size envelope, yet she swears they did! This DIY project was originally posted on May 14, 2007.’

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I got confirmation this weekend that everyone on the east coast has received their packages in the mail…so without further ado, I get to share my GIGANTIC wedding project with you…MY INVITATIONS!

Front cover of fabric pocketfold - gold embroidery thread on gold fabric

Full view of pocketfold - 4″x6″ in size

My solution to the lack of an inner envelope (And it still fit in an A-9 envelope!)

View of contents inside - Invite on the left (secured with glue dots) and inserts on the right

Close-up of the invitation. This was printed using two Gocco screens (one for the design and one for the text.

Close-up of insert titles. All printed with on my Gocco in light gold ink.

Front of the directions insert. Text was printed on a laser printer.

Back of directions insert. Map was printed with a laser printer as well.

Reception insert - laser printed

RSVP Insert - printed on laser

RSVP Envelope - printed with my Gocco.

Accommodations Insert - printed with laser.

Close-up of the embroidery.

And to preface any questions: they are completely homemade, they did take a lot of time and effort, they weighed 4 oz (pricey for USPS, but worth it) and they cost around $2 each to make including both envelopes. I’ll have a complete write-up on the cost breakdown later this week along with some helpful Gocco tips!