- 1). Determine the shade of yellow you want to use for your invitations and your wedding in general. A soft, pastel hue is lovely for a spring wedding; vibrant lemon is a bold choice for a summer event; and a muted ochre or gold is elegant for fall or winter. Pick one color and stick to it. Yellow is not a color that works well with multiple shades mixed.
- 2). Choose the other colors you plan to use. Neutrals are a safe bet: Black and white with bright yellow give a fun, graphic effect, while a charcoal gray provides contrast to pastels without overpowering them. Other colors work when chosen carefully. For instance, Tiffany blue with soft gold evokes vintage sophistication, and bright orange and turquoise are fun counterparts to an equally vibrant shade of dandelion yellow.
- 3). Decide on the format of your invitations. They can be as simple as flat cards with information on one side or as complex as pocketfold invitations with multiple pieces and embellishments. Research invitation designs and keep track of what you love. Use these ideas to design your own.
- 4). Begin designing your invitations. A design program such as Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator is an ideal choice, but even Microsoft Word makes beautiful invites if you know how to use it. Incorporate your color choice into the design. Pastel yellow works as a background element or image (try including yellow silhouettes of spring flowers) but is probably too light to be used for text. On the other hand, bright yellow overpowers an entire page, and is best used as a border, accent color or for small bits of text, such as your names.
- 5). Choose your fonts wisely. Using too many will make your design look busy and amateurish. Two fonts usually work well. A classic style is to use a simple, readable font in capital letters for most information, then to use an accent font, such as a script font, for your names. If you can't decide how to place the words on the page, centered text is always a safe option. It doesn't have to be boring; supplement it with your yellow color scheme and background or border elements.
- 6). Have a friend or relative read over the invitation. They should check to see whether everything is spelled correctly and whether you have included all necessary information. Don't forget, the main purpose of the invitation is to make sure your family and friends know where and when to go.
- 7). Print your invitations. Use your home computer if you feel confident in your printer, or use a commercial print shop. If you do it yourself, invest in quality paper and matching envelopes. Companies such as VistaPrint, Quantum Digital and OvernightPrints.com offer printing services for different budgets.
- 8). Embellish your invitations to accent your design. Try punching holes at the top and tying a yellow ribbon bow through them, or use self-adhesive Swarovski crystals in your colors as accents. Don't go overboard, though---a little embellishment goes a long way. Then assemble and mail your invitations.
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