How to use Canva to create wedding invitations

Choosing wedding invitations can be an expensive and stressful experience. You want a specific look that really expresses your personality. But you don’t have time to work with a graphic designer or look at hundreds of sample books at your local print shop. Fortunately, there is a better way to do it.

You can easily create your own unique wedding invitations with the Canva app. With plenty of customizable and pre-designed wedding invitation templates to choose from, you can start with the one with that special touch. Once you find the right template, you can modify it until it’s exactly what you want for your special day.

With Canva, you will have complete control over the creative process. This article will guide you through using Canva to create wedding invitations.

How to create wedding invitations with Canva

Creating a wedding invitation with the Canva app is a great option if you want to design it yourself. With its easy-to-use drag and drop interface, you can quickly create a beautiful invitation with the style you’re looking for. You don’t need to be a graphic designer or have advanced technical knowledge to use Canva. To create your perfect wedding invitation, follow the steps below:

1. Go to the Canva website, Sign in or open a free account.
   
2. Type “Wedding Invitations” in the search window and click “Enter.” You will now see a list of all available wedding invitation templates.
   
3. On the left side of the screen, you will see different filter options to narrow your search. You can select from these or scroll down the automatically generated list of layouts.
   
4. Select a template you would like to use by clicking on it. The template will open in a separate window where you can customize the invitation.
   
5. On the far left of the screen, you will find the tools to modify the template. Start by clicking “Text” and then click on the template text to select the text block.
   
6. Double-click inside the text block to highlight it. Using the Delete key on your keyboard, delete the text and enter the text you want. You can do this for all available text blocks in the template or click anywhere on the screen to create a new text block.
   
   

You can also choose which font you want and its size.

To add items to the invitation:

1. Click “Items” on the left side of the screen. Here you can add lines, shapes and graphics. Find specific items using the search window, if necessary.
   
2. Tap the one you want to use. It will be placed in the middle of your invitation.
   
3. Resize the element by clicking on its border and dragging it to the desired size. You can move it by clicking and dragging it to a new location.
   

To add photos to the invitation:

1. Add your personal photos by clicking “Upload” on the left side of the screen.
   
2. Click “Upload Media,” navigate to the photo you want to use, and double-click.
   
3. Once your photo has been uploaded, its thumbnail will appear. Click on it to add it to your design.
   
4. Edit the image as needed in the same way you would edit an item.
   
5. To continue modifying the invitation, simply click on the tools on the left side of the screen.
   

To save your design:

1. Give it a name by clicking in the window just above your design.
2. Select the “Share” button at the top right of the screen.
   
3. Click “Download” in the drop-down window and select the file format to save to your computer.
   
   

You can always go back to your design and work on it until it is the way you want. Canva will automatically save your design to its cloud. To open your design, log into your account and click “Your Projects” on the left side of the screen. Your design will open where you can continue customizing it.

Additional design features

We’ve covered the most basic features and tools for creating a wedding invitation with Canva, but you can do so much more with it. Listed below are some of the other features you can use to design the perfect wedding invitation.

Custom backgrounds

On the left side of the screen, you can click “Backgrounds” to see the available custom backgrounds. If you are looking for something specific, there is a search window to help you narrow your search. Click the one you want and it will be added to your design.

Please note that there is a small fee for using custom backgrounds if you use the free version of Canva. However, you can pay a small fee or start a free trial of Canva Pro, which unlocks paid items.

photo warehouse

Just above “Custom Backgrounds,” you’ll see “Photos.” Click here to see the stock photos Canva has to use. You can use the search window to find a specific type of photo or scroll down to see your options. Clicking on the image will add it to your design and you can modify it to your liking.

Add effects to text

In addition to having control over the font and text size, you can also add creative effects. Simply click on the text box and select “Effects” at the top of the screen.

On the left, you’ll see several effect options. You can add a shadow, give your text a neon look, or add a background. Here you will also have the opportunity to curve your text. To use any of these features, simply click on the effect you want to use.

Graphic type text

If you’re looking for something a little more unique with your text, select the “Text” icon on the left side of the screen. You’ll see a list of available text with a little more pizzazz.

Find a design you like and click to add it to your design. Double click on it and you can change the words to whatever you want. And as with other Canva features, you can change its size and location.

Your wedding invitations will quickly transform into exactly what you had imagined using these design tools. Each one is easy to use. Your only limit is your imagination.

Additional FAQs

Does Canva offer anything that can help me fully use its design tools?

Canva has several free video tutorials to help you better understand and use all of its tools and features. There are also tutorials for creating videos, websites, and more. You can find them on Canva. Design school section.

Have full creative control over your wedding invitations

With so many templates to choose from, Canva allows you to quickly create a wedding invitation with the exact look you want. Their templates are easily customized, giving you full artistic control. An interesting feature that the app has available is the ability to upload a personal photo to add to your design, giving it a personal touch. And with the free version of Canva, you won’t have to buy anything.