8 Perfect Ways to Personalize Your Wedding Day

If you're a DIY kind of bride, you're definitely envisioning a wedding that totally reflects you and your partner. So why settle for a cookie-cutter paper products for your big day? You can put your unique twist on everything from your save-the-dates to your thank you notes — all you need is some time, a little creativity, and the right tools. Not sure where to start? Well, we've partnered up with the fine folks over at Avery to bring you easy-to-use, affordable, and oh-so-pretty products that will help bring your vision to life in no time. And whether you're planning a casual ceremony or a formal fete, they've got something for everyone. Here are some ways Avery can help you personalize your entire wedding weekend like a pro. 1. Your save-the-dates: You and your parter set the date — congrats! Now you need to make sure all your loved ones know to reserve the entire weekend to party it up with you. Save some money by sending pretty postcards or get fancy with magnets. 2. Your matrimonial mailings: When it comes to your wedding, you're going to be sending out a lot of correspondence. So why not go all out and really make each mailing your own? Put a wonderful wraparound label on your invitations, and your guests will be beyond excited to tear into the envelope to see what's inside! Take things one step further and DIY your entire invitation suite. Either way, Avery makes turning your guest list into mailing labels a total cinch. 3. Your welcome bags: When the wedding weekend finally arrives, you're going to be ready to say "I do" and celebrate with your nearest and dearest. But your guests? Well, chances are many of them have traveled far and wide to be part of your nuptials. So greet them with a pretty, personalized welcome gift. Choose a box or a bag and fill it with important information (like where they need to be and when) and some cute snacks and sips. Add a customized door hanger for them to help keep housekeeping at bay after a late night of dancing and drinking. Wrap up some sweet treats with a lovely little label, or put your name on some water bottles (or wine, we're not judging) to show your guests just how much you care! 4. Your elegant escort cards: Sure, escort cards serve a practical purpose, but that doesn't mean they have to be boring! Use them to bring your big day theme to life at every place setting. Tie a tag onto starfish for your seaside soiree, add a label to a mini coca-cola bottle if you're having a low-key picnic party or get elegant with personalized tags inside classy brown paper sleeves. No matter which way you go, don't let this important detail be an after-thought. 5. Your pretty programs: You and your partner took the time to create a one-of-a-kind ceremony, so make sure your programs match! Having an outdoor summer ceremony? Then a wedding program/fan is a great option — use a postcard for the program, affix a colored paper that matches your bridesmaid dresses to the back, glue a stick to the bottom, and voila! Planning a traditional ceremony? Opt for a tri-fold brochure; add a beautiful ribbon or a little lace accent to bring in a special touch. When it comes to your programs, you can get as creative as you'd like! But the best part? Doing your programs yourself means you can make all those last-minute changes that will inevitably arise a few days before you tie the knot without all the related headaches that come with hiring a professional printer to do the job. 6. Your terrific tablescape: Set the table (literally) with some marvelous menus and stand-out table numbers. You can pick your colors and fonts before printing our your table decor, which means you can find a way to work in your design elements and color choices to create a cohesive look. And don't feel like you have to stick to the basic table number set up either; bring in your theme by putting customized labels on everything from vintage books and wine bottles to candle sticks and picture frames. 7. Your fabulous favors: Send your guests home with a little something sweet to thank them for joining you for your big day. Whether you fill up cute containers with homemade treats, bring out the bubbly or wrap up your favorite local goodies, be sure to put your special touch on the packaging. Sweet scalloped labels or stylish squares should do the trick. After all, a pretty little package will definitely end the night on a high note! 8. Your thoughtful thank you notes: Wrap up your wedding in style with some beautiful, custom thank you notes! Print out a greeting card with a nice photo from the big day or a sweet message for a sweet and special touch. Your guests will appreciate the great lengths you went through to show them how much you appreciated their generosity! Ready to start planning your big day your way? Check out the unique collection of customizable products and free printable design templates from Avery, and get ready for a day you and your guests will never forget!   --By Claire Aven

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