| If your child is going to receive their first holy | | | | cardstock, which would keep your cost down. The |
| communion, you're probably planning a party to | | | | copy center will also have paper trimmers, so you can |
| celebrate. Of course, you'll want to pick out communion | | | | cut your invitations to size right there. But, if you decide |
| invitations. But they don't have to be ordinary or cost | | | | to go with handmade invitations, you should always |
| a lot. Instead, you can send first communion | | | | buy your envelopes first. This way, you know what |
| invitations that are both inexpensive and unique | | | | size to make the cards. Make sure you make the |
| keepsakes. Here's some tips. | | | | invitation at least 1/4 inch smaller than the height and |
| Traditional, Handmade or Photo Communion Invitations? | | | | width of the envelope, so you know it will fit. |
| Before you even begin, think about what kind of | | | | Wording Choices for Your Communion Invitations |
| invitation you would like for your communion party. | | | | You no longer are obligated to use the wording shown |
| For many years, your only option was the traditional | | | | in sample invitations. Most companies are flexible and |
| invitation. This was usually fairly formal, with soft | | | | will let you personalize your communion invitations with |
| tones and Christian symbols such as the cross, chalice | | | | your own words. If you're looking for inspiration, you |
| and Bible tied into the design. While this is still a very | | | | can find websites that have wording ideas. Also |
| popular choice, there is a growing trend toward | | | | check out actual invitations. Even if you don't like the |
| communion invitations that stand out. Die cuts, bolder | | | | design, the words may be perfect, and you could use |
| colors, vellum overlays or attached ribbons can add to | | | | them in another design. You might also want to |
| an updated look. | | | | include a favorite Bible verse. Keep in mind that |
| Another way to stand out is to send photo communion | | | | space on your chosen design might be limited. Look at |
| invitations. This is a great way to combine the | | | | the sample text used in the card of your choice as a |
| traditional with the modern. You can still have a fancy | | | | guideline to how much text can be used. |
| font and religious design. But by adding a photo of your | | | | Don't shop until you drop! |
| child, you turn it into a memento everyone on your | | | | There is no longer any reason to travel from store to |
| guest list will treasure. There are also photo | | | | store looking at nearly identical stock, when there are |
| communion invitations that will include multiple photos of | | | | so many online companies at your fingertips. A great |
| your son or daughter. You can either showcase | | | | deal of these online shops offer original designs that |
| several current photos or use snapshots from | | | | you won't find at the mall. Plus you're more likely to |
| different stages of their life. Many times photo | | | | find something unique online that you can customize |
| communion invitations cost the same or even less than | | | | into a one of a kind creation. Another advantage is |
| traditional invitations. | | | | that you don't have to drag your son or daughter |
| A third option is to make your own invitations. If your | | | | around, looking at big books of invitations. Instead, |
| child is creative, they might enjoy drawing, painting or | | | | when you find a few you like on a website, you can |
| scrapbooking their own design. You only have to make | | | | call your child over to the computer for a moment to |
| one. You can scan their creation and print it at home, | | | | see what they think. That's much easier! |
| or run it off on a color copier at your local office | | | | So browse until you find the perfect, personalized |
| supply store. For best results use an inkjet | | | | invitation that sets the tone for your child's special day. |
| compatible cardstock if you print them on your home | | | | Whether you send updated traditional, handmade or |
| printer. You can also purchase laser cardstock to put | | | | photo communion invitations, you're guests will be |
| through the color copier at the copy center. | | | | thrilled to receive your unique choice. |
| You should be able to fit two invitations per sheet of | | | | |
