During this age of Internet and social networking, it should not be very challenging to find the right words for your wedding invitation. However, people get a bit overwhelmed with all the options that they have. This is the exact reason why guests opt to just grab the nicest looking wedding invitation they can find in a supermarket, hoping that it would somehow make an impact on the recipient. It would be another story if you decide to make a card of your own. Choosing the right words might not be as easy as putting together the materials for the card. You would have to take some time to reflect on the recipients. Drafting and revising the message could take a lot longer than you expected compared to coming up with the design for your card.
There are many ways to incorporate a message into your wedding invitation. You can either include it on the cover design, write it on the back flap of the card or you can also leave the cover free of text, and write your message inside the card. Either way, the message should sound sincere and not too generic. Another thing to consider is the feel of the card. If you are planning to design a traditional card, you may want to keep your message short and a bit formal. If you decide on making an unconventional card, then you are free to choose from the formal messages and humorous lines.
To make your card more personal, you could also quote the recipient. Think of anything that the recipient said that made an impact to you. It could also be something funny that only the two of you would understand. It would certainly make the recipient feel that you really spent time in completing the wedding invitation.
All in all, if you are planning to make your own wedding invitation, the most difficult part would be thinking of the appropriate message. For many, this could mean hours of reflection but for some, it could be as easy as putting all the card parts together. This will all depend on how well you know your recipient. You should first decide on the design of the card. Then think of a message that would fit into the card composition. A traditional card calls for a more formal message and an unconventional design would need a more light-hearted message. Whatever design you choose, make sure to keep it as personal as possible.