With the Mardi Gras season approaching soon, you want to make sure you make all the necessary arrangements to throw a memorable party. And for any party, let alone a Mardi Gras celebration, sending out invitations is the very first step to spread the word about it.

If you have decided to make your own invitation cards for your Mardi Gras party, the task might seem daunting at first. But, all you need is some careful planning to end up with creative and unique Mardi Gras party invitations. Here are tips that can help you create memorable Mardi Gras invitation cards :

Set A Budget

First off, estimate your budget. This can give you a fair idea of how many invitation cards you can afford to make. Just think about the total number of guests you will be inviting. Once you have figured that out, you can allot a certain amount of funds to cover costs for designing the cards, as well as mailing them.

Envision
Before you begin working on invitations, imagine what kind of card you want to send to your guests. Remember, the invitation sets the tone for your guests. It gives them a glimpse of what your Mardi Gras celebration will be like.  Think about the size, shape, color, theme of the invitation cards.

Size

What size and shape do you have in mind for the invites? Folded or flat? Do you want a horizontal or vertical shape? Envelope and postage costs will vary depending on the shape and size.

Color

While the traditional colors of purple, gold and green give an authentic feel, you can take the graphics to a whole new level. Think outside the box to come up with captivating, stunning graphic ideas for your invites. Moreover, go for rich shades of the traditional Mardi Gras colors to grab the attention of your guests.

Theme

When it comes to the card theme, you need to think about the type of celebration you will be having.  Take for example, masquerade masks, which are immensely popular at Mardi Gras celebrations. If you are going to have a masquerade mask theme or ‘make your own mask’ theme, make sure to send out mask invitations.

Professional help

If you have run out of fresh ideas for your Mardi Gras party invites or simply do not have the time to make them, get help from professionals. InvitationsByU offers personalized and printable invitation cards for Mardi Gras.  The professional stationery consultants at InvitationsByU have the expertise to give shape to your Mardi Gras invitation ideas within your budget. Check out the extensive range of card designs and samples that they have to offer: http://www.invitationsbyu.com/.