How to Make Tri-Fold Wedding Invitations by Your Own

Tri-fold wedding invitations give you more chance to explore your creativity because you have more space to organize your wedding information. To create this type of invitation is easy to do and you need only a little time to accomplish. All you need is a computer with word processor program, invitation papers and a printer. You can design your invitation in embellished and whimsical designs or simple and elegant ones. Everything is depending on your time, creativity and budget as well.

If you are ready to start creating your tri-fold wedding invitations, follow the steps below carefully and make your day full of fun.

Designing the Invitations

• Go the "File" menu, then select "Page Setup” to set the page. Set 1 inch for the top and bottom margins and 0 inch for the left and right margins. Set the orientation of paper to "Landscape.” Click OK to finish the page setup.
• Go to "Format" on the menu, select "Columns" to set the typing space to three columns. Select "Presets," then choose "3 Columns." Set all three columns to a 3.5-inch width and a .25-inch spacing between columns and then click OK.
• Decide your tri-fold wedding invitation format, a Z-format or a letter-style format.
• Include the wedding information to your invitation including the names of the bride and groom.
• Write the names of the bride and groom in the first column.
• Write the essence of invitation (You are invited) in the second column.
• Write the details of wedding such the date, time and venue information in the third column.
• Make necessary customization and adjustment before printing such as changing the font and font sizes and the text alignment.

Printing the Invitations

• Make sure your printer is on, insert your heavy card stock paper properly, choose paper size based on your invitation size, set the orientation of paper to landscape and then print the invitations correctly.
• Proceed with final printing for the rest of the invitations if the invitation looks good as you expect.

Some couples choose to have a unique wedding invitation for their memorable moments. You can impress your family and friends with your unique invitations. Tri-fold wedding invitation is a good idea to give them deep impression about your big day. Show them your skill by personalizing and designing the invitation based on your wedding theme. This type of invitation opens up like a book to reveal three panels and the invitation details that makes it different from most invitations that come in envelopes.