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Shutterstock's beautiful invitation templates make receiving no's a rarity. Celebrate the yes's of your guests with our free invitation maker and start your party off right.
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How to make an invitation
1. Click a template or blank canvas you like, from the gallery above, and it'll appear in the Create editor.
2. Time to customize: change out the photos and graphics, if you like — add your own or choose a free image from our massive library.
3. Change the text and add text effects like drop shadows, outlines, or colors. You won't find text tools this good anywhere else.
4. Download your design. It's yours, free, forever. Whatcha gonna make next, design pro?
Say yes to the (party) dress with our free invitation maker
Whether you're celebrating your child's first birthday, retirements, graduations, engagements, weddings, or holidays, Create's gorgeous invitation templates put the yay in par-tay. Choose among our professionally-crafted, easily customizable, free invitation templates for any occasion. Pool party? Add flamingo graphics or frilly sun umbrellas to build your theme. Charm your guests with fancy or funky fonts (we have thousands!) and pick your favorite colors to match. Wow guests (and yourself!) with your creations and get ready to host your nearest and dearest with these snazzy invites.
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Frequently asked questions about invitations
Making digital invitations has never been easier with Create's invitation templates. Simply choose your favorite designer-crafted design to customize. Swap out the image for a personal pic or find one from our millions of stock photos to set the tone for your event. It helps to have a design concept in mind before you begin, but if you don't, get started and see what comes! Add unique graphics to sophisticate or characterize your message. Infuse funky, fun, or fancy fonts for the details. Bind it all together with colored accents, outlines, shadows, or anything else you see fit! When you're ready to send it out, download it as a PNG or JPG to ensure high resolution. You can attach it to emails, upload it directly to social, or print them out to mail. Done and done!
Invitation sizes vary depending on your personal preference, but the most common size is 4.5" x 6.25". If you prefer a larger size, go for the 5" x 7". This size works well if you'd like to include a smaller RSVP insert, which measures at 4.875" x 3.5" or less. The amount of inserts inside your invitation can inform your size preferences. The most important consideration is having enough space to mention pertinent info so guests aren't left with questions. You can utilize your home printing system with high-quality paper (including a matte or gloss), or visit a professional print shop to help you print for direct mail. Note that digital invites won't have sizing limits. Good luck!
Invitations are intuitive and yet there is a soft framework you can follow to make sure you've covered your bases. First, be sure to establish the 5 Ws — you know, the who, what, when, where, and why (thanks, elementary school English). If you have any extra info, you can add dress code, gift requests, and RSVPs. Quality invitations should have a balance of text to white space, plus a distinct color scheme and leading information that lets guests anticipate the event. Put yourself in the guest's shoes to make sure they're not left with any questions. Ultimately, you'll know it feels complete when you feel good reading it. Invite away!