Twine-Tied Wedding Invites: A Step-By-Step Guide To Tying Twine

Tying twine around wedding invitations is a great way to add a rustic touch to your special day. It is also a simple way to keep all the components of your invitation together, such as travel details and RSVP cards. This guide will take you through the process of using twine to enclose your wedding invitations, as well as the steps to prepare your invitations for mailing.

Twine length: cut 2-foot-long pieces, leaving 6 inches on the left

To begin, cut your twine into pieces that are 2 feet (0.61 meters) long. You will need sharp scissors to cut enough twine to cover all your wedding invitations. They don't have to be perfect, but it's good to leave some extra length for adjustments. This will give you enough twine to work with and tie your invitations neatly.

Now, lay one piece of twine on a flat surface. The next step is to place your bundle of invitations in the centre of the twine strand, ensuring it is centred lengthwise. Pull the twine to the right, leaving about 6 inches (15 cm) on the left side. At this stage, you should have approximately 1 foot (0.30 m) of twine on the left, which you will use later.

With your invitations steady in one hand, pull the right side of the twine completely around the invitation and then bring it around the back. This creates a secure wrap around the invitation bundle, keeping all the pieces together. It is important to ensure that the twine ends up on the right side of the invitation again, ready for the final steps.

Finally, take the loose ends of the twine and tie them together in a neat bow with large loops. If there is too much excess twine, you can use sharp scissors to trim it neatly. You can also add a small, personalised touch by attaching a monogrammed cardboard cut-out with a hole punch and incorporating it into the twine bow.

Invitation positioning: place in the middle of the twine strand

To tie twine around wedding invitations, you'll want to start by cutting your twine into 2-foot (0.61-metre) pieces. You can use sharp scissors to cut enough pieces of twine to cover all of your invitations. It's important to leave some wiggle room so that you have enough length to work with. If you're going for a rustic theme, twine is a great option. You can also use hemp cord or yarn as an alternative.

Now, let's talk about positioning the invitation bundle in the middle of the twine strand. First, stack your invitation bundle by size, with the largest piece of paper on the bottom and the smallest on top. Make sure all pieces are print-side up for easy reading. You can also add a thin piece of tissue paper on top of the invitation to prevent smudging.

Once your invitation bundle is ready, it's time to position it on the twine. Place the bundle in the centre of the twine strand, making sure it's centred lengthwise. Pull the twine to the right, leaving about 6 inches (15 cm) on the left side. This will give you enough twine to work with later.

Now, you can start wrapping the twine. Take the right side of the twine and bring it over the entire invitation, then wrap it around the back. This creates a secure wrap around the invitation bundle. Adjust the invitation bundle if anything shifted during the wrapping process.

Finally, tie the ends of the twine together in a neat bow with large loops. If there's excess twine, you can cut it off with sharp scissors. And that's it! You've successfully tied twine around your wedding invitations, creating a delicate and rustic look.

Wrapping: wrap the right side of the twine around the invitation

To wrap twine around your wedding invitations, start by cutting your twine into pieces that are 2 feet (0.61 meters) long. You will need one piece of twine for each invitation. Once you have cut your twine to the correct length, you can begin the wrapping process.

Place your invitation in the middle of the twine strand, leaving 6 inches (15 cm) of twine on the left side. Then, wrap the right side of the twine around the invitation. Make sure to wrap it completely around the invitation and then around the back. This will create a nice, secure wrap.

Once you have wrapped the twine around the back of the invitation, bring it back to the front on the right side. Now you will have a length of twine on each side of the invitation. You can leave it like this or add a little bow or knot to secure it. If you want to add a bow or knot, simply tie the two pieces of twine together in a simple knot or bow.

And that's it! Your wedding invitation is now beautifully wrapped with twine. Repeat this process for all your invitations, and feel free to add any extra decorations or embellishments that fit your wedding theme.

Tying: tie a bow or knot at the back

Tying twine around wedding invitations is a great way to add a rustic, chic touch to your special day. Here is a step-by-step guide to achieving the perfect bow or knot at the back of your invitations:

First, cut your twine to the appropriate length. A good rule of thumb is to cut the twine to twice the length of the longest side of your invitation. This will give you enough twine to work with and tie a bow. Place your invitation suite in a stack, with the largest piece at the bottom, and ensure they are all facing the correct way. Now you are ready to start tying!

Take your piece of twine and lay it out on a flat surface. Place your invitation stack in the centre, ensuring it is centred lengthwise. Pull the twine to the right, leaving about 6 inches on the left, then wrap the right side of the twine around the entire invitation, bringing it to the back, and back to the front again, so you have a length of twine on the right side.

Now you are ready to tie your bow. Take the loose ends of the twine and cross the right piece over the left, then pull it under and through. Place your finger at the centre of the knot to keep it in place, then make a loop with the left twine string. Wrap the right string over and around the loop, then tuck it through the open space to create the second loop.

And there you have it – a beautifully tied bow to finish off your wedding invitations. You can adjust the bow by gently sliding it up or down if needed. For an extra decorative touch, you can create an "X" with the twine at the front of the invitation before tying your bow.

Double up: use double envelopes to protect the twine during mailing

Double envelopes are more formal and traditional. The outer envelope is meant for mailing and should list the household name and address on the front. The inner envelope is used to hold the invitation suite and list the name of each guest, eliminating any confusion about who is actually invited. The inner envelope is not gummed as it will not be sent through the mail. It also acts as an additional layer of protection during mailing and allows your guests to have a clean, unmarked envelope for holding their invitation suite.

If you plan to use ribbon, twine, or a belly band to tie your invitations together, double envelopes are also highly recommended. This will better protect your stationery when travelling through the mail to your guests. The beautifully tied invitation can be placed inside the inner envelope, which is then put inside the outer envelope. This gives the invitation the protection it needs.

To assemble your double envelopes, start by installing envelope liners inside the inner envelope. Stuff one envelope liner into the inner envelope, with the tape strip side facing up towards the top. Before removing the glossy paper protector, slide the liner into place, leaving about a quarter of an inch from the top. Once in place, remove the backing of the adhesive and press firmly to stick the envelope liner to the envelope. Fold the flap over to crease the liner into the envelope. You may need to use your thumbs to hold the liner close to the flap so that the fold is in the right location.

Now that your inner envelopes are assembled, you can put the finishing touches on your suite and get them ready for mailing. Make separate piles of all the things you need—invitation suites, assembled inner envelopes, and outer envelopes. Rotate one of your suites to the left and stuff it into an inner envelope. Once the suite has been placed all the way to the bottom of the inner envelope, you may fold the flap closed. Next, place the inner envelope into the outer envelope. Each of your outer envelopes will have a gummed strip at the edge of the flap for sealing purposes. Slide the inner envelope all the way to the bottom of the outer envelope and fold over the flap to seal it for mailing.

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