Your Wedding Stationery Template Kit includes a Save the Date card, RSVP card, event invitation, details and map card, menu template, Change the Date card, name place cards and table number cards.

The templates are simple to edit using Adobe InDesign, allowing you to incorporate your own choice of colours and graphics. These templates use FREE commercially-licensed fonts; instructions for downloading these are included in your kit. Please note this kit is a digital template set, you will need to print your cards using a local printer or online POD service.

Available for a limited time at the introductory price of $150.00 $75.00, avoid steep designer fees with the Wedding Stationery Template Kit.

Download the Kit

Download this Wedding Stationery Template Kit (your download will include INDD file versions for InDesign CC and IDML versions for opening in InDesign CS4, CS5 or CS6):

All templates can be exported as printable PDFs or as JPEG images for sharing over email. Please note envelopes are not included in your download—all templates have been sized to fit standard envelope sizes. Please check the dimensions of your cards before choosing your envelopes.

Included in the kit is a full range of print-ready templates in both US and UK/Europe/Australia standard sizes, making your designs easy to print locally or upload online. If you require a different size for any of your templates, it’s super easy to resize pages—see our handy tutorial on how to resize templates.

Help Working with InDesign Templates

We’ve put together a collection of helpful tips to make editing our InDesign Templates super easy. If you’re a newbie to Adobe InDesign it’s worth checking these out before starting work on your design.

How to Open an InDesign Template

Step 1. Download the file.

Step 2. Our InDesign templates are packaged and saved as ZIP files. If you have a Windows computer Right Click > Extract All before opening the InDesign file.

Step 3. If you’re running InDesign CS6 open the INDD version of the file. If you’re working with InDesign CS4, CS5 or CC open the IDML version.

How to Work With Layers in Your Template

Our InDesign templates are organized into layers, which group similar elements together. The layers in your document can be controlled from the Layers panel (Window > Layers).

Pro tip: Try locking the YOUR IMAGES HERE layer to save time when editing text. This will prevent you from accidentally moving the graphics out of position.

How to Change the Colors

The color scheme of this template can be edited from the Swatches panel (Window > Color > Swatches).

Pro tip: Editing a swatch will automatically update all instances of that color across your document.

How to Add Your Own Text

The text across this design can easily replaced with your own copy. Simple use the Type Tool (T) to select the text box you wish to edit. You can then add your own fonts and formatting. Read more about formatting text in InDesign.

How to Add Your Own Images

You’ll notice when you first open the template that all the image frames have a placeholder image. You can insert your own images by selecting the image frame and using File > Place to select a replacement image. Read our beginner’s guide to working with images in InDesign.

Pro tip: Do your images look blurry? Make sure your display is set to high-quality (View > Display Performance > High-Quality Display). To see more accurately how your design will appear when printed go to View > Overprint Preview.

How to Resize Pages in InDesign

It’s simple to change the width of the spine in your template by using the Page Tool (Shift+P). Select the tool and then click onto the spine to select it. You can drag the sides of the page to preview your desired new size. Hold down Alt or Option while you drag to resize the page. Read more about resizing pages in InDesign.

How to Export Your Document for Printing

Once you’ve completed work on your template and you’re ready to print it  you can head to File > Export. To create a print-ready file, choose Adobe PDF (Print) from the Format drop-down menu in the Export window. Make sure to include the bleed in your export options by checking Use Document Bleed Settings in the Export Adobe PDF window. Read more about prepping your designs for printing in InDesign.

How to Change the Fonts in a Document

You can format individual items of text using the Type Tool (T) and Controls panel, which you’ll find running along the top of the InDesign workspace. The fonts in most templates are not set as InDesign styles. However, it’s easy to create a Character or Paragraph Style using existing text formatting, and then edit this from the Styles panels (Window > Styles). Read more about editing Styles in InDesign.

Discover more fantastic InDesign templates, including book covers, magazine templates and more, right this way.

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Keep reading to discover a simple tutorial for creating your own holiday card in Adobe InDesign, and scroll down to the bottom of the page to access your free InDesign greetings card template.

How to Create a Holiday eCard in InDesign

In this quick and simple tutorial, you’ll learn how to set up and design a square eCard image in InDesign. You can share the result as an Instagram post, or attach to an email or WhatsApp thread. 

We’ll look at how you can create minimal, contemporary illustrations in InDesign using the app’s drawing tools, as well as applying noise effects to give the card an on-trend grained look.

Ready to start? Awesome, let’s begin!

Step 1

Open InDesign and go to File > New > Document. 

In the window that opens, choose Web from the options along the top of the window. Set the Width and Height of the document to 1080 Pixels (px), and leave the number of Pages to 1 and the Margins to their default 36 px. Then click Create.

Step 2

Go to the Layers panel (Window > Layers) and double-click on Layer 1, renaming it Background.

Choose New Layer from the panel’s drop-down menu (at top-right) and rename this as Texture. Repeat to create two more new layers—Graphics, and finally, Text. 

Lock all the layers except the bottom layer, Background. 

Step 3

Head to the Swatches panel (Window > Color > Swatches). Select New Color Swatch from the panel’s main menu. 

Set the levels of Red, Green and Blue to R=227 B=237 and B=247. Click Add and then OK. 

Repeat to create four more new RGB swatches:

• R=62 B=180 and B=210
• R=16 B=42 and B=63
• R=21 B=22 and B=25
• R=249 B=253 and B=255

Step 4

Working on the Background layer, use the Rectangle Tool (M) to create a square that fits neatly inside the margin line, setting the Fill Color to R=249 B=253 and B=255.

Then unlock the Texture layer above, and, as before, create a square shape using the Rectangle Tool, this time setting the Fill to R=227 B=237 B=247.

Step 5

Select the Ellipse Tool (L) and, holding Shift, click and drag to create a perfect circle—aim for around a 540 px diameter (the measurement is visible in the top Control panel [Window > Control]).

Set the Fill to R=227 B=237 B=247.

Step 6

With the circle selected head up to the Object menu at the top of the workspace. Then go to Effects > Inner Glow. 

Set the Mode to Multiply, and click on the colored square to change the Effect Color to R=62 B=180 B=210. Click OK to return to the Effects window. 

Set the Opacity to 70%, Technique to Precise, Source to Edge, Size to around 220 px, Choke to around 30% and increase the Noise to 22%, to give the circle a grainy effect. 

Click on Gradient Feather at the bottom of the Effects panel’s left-hand menu. Set the Type to Linear and the Angle to 50 Degrees, to create a dome effect on the circle shape. Then click OK to exit the window. 

Step 7

Select the circle shape and Edit > Copy it, scaling it down while holding Shift to make it much smaller. Position to the left side of the original shape to create the polar bear’s tail. 

Edit > Copy this smaller circle and Edit > Paste it. With it selected, head up to Object > Convert Shape > Triangle*.

Use the Direct Selection Tool (A) to select individual anchor points on the triangle and pull them outwards to create a leg shape, like the one pictured below. 

*Pro Tip: By using the Convert Shape option when drawing in InDesign, you can preserve the effects you have applied to the original shape, making your workflow much quicker and easier.   

Step 8

Once you have the back leg in place and you’re happy with the shape, Edit > Copy and Edit > Paste it. Select the copy and Right-Click > Transform > Flip Horizontal. 

Position this front leg to the bottom-right of the large circle. 

Edit > Paste again, using this triangle shape as a base for creating the bear’s head. As before, use the Direct Selection Tool (A) to select individual anchor points on the triangle, creating a shape similar to that pictured below. 

Step 9

Use the Pen Tool (P) to draw a triangle for the nose of the bear, setting the Fill Color to R=16 B=42 and B=63. 

Go to Object > Effects > Gradient Feather to apply a simple Linear gradient to the nose shape, with the shape becoming more opaque towards the tip of the nose. 

Use the Ellipse Tool (L) to create a small nose for the bear, with a R=16 B=42 B=63 Fill.

Copy and Paste the nose, using the new shape to create the bear’s eye. 

You can also create an ear for the bear using two circle shapes, one slightly larger and set behind, with a R=227 B=237 B=247 Fill. 

Step 10

Your polar bear is finished! All that’s left to do is unlock the top Text layer, and add a text caption to your card. 

Use the Type Tool (T) to create a narrow text frame along the top of the image, setting the Font to Jost*. You can adjust the Text Color from the Swatches panel, and edit the typography settings from Window > Type & Tables > Character.

To get your card ready for sharing online, you will need to export the artwork as a JPEG image. Go to File > Export, and choose JPEG for the Format. Name the card file, click Save and in the window that follows click Export. 

Your eCard is ready for sharing as an Instagram post, or you can alternatively attach your image to an email or WhatsApp thread. Awesome job…and Happy Holidays! 

Short on Time? Download Your Free Holiday Card Template Instead!

Christmas card template size:

* Optimised for sharing as an Instagram post or as an email or WhatsApp attachment.

Below you can preview the card template and download the InDesign file.

Download this Template

Download this Christmas card template for free (your download will include an INDD file for InDesign CC and an IDML version for opening in InDesign CS4, CS5 or CS6):

Download Template (Free)

Discover more tips for InDesign beginners on our Tutorials page. Or discover inspiration about typography, layout design and much more right here.

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Pairing a modern watercolour illustration with a crisp orange border, this modern wedding invitation is elegant and easy to customise for your own dream wedding. It’s easy to change the fonts or the colours for a personalised look.

Looking for a DIY wedding invitation solution? This is the perfect solution, including a matching save the date. The template for InDesign is free, printable and full of rustic charm. Best of all it only uses free fonts and images so it won’t cost you a penny!

Wedding Invitation printable size:

(Need a slightly different size? Learn how to resize this template )

InDesign Wedding Invitation Template

Below you can preview the InDesign wedding invitation template, download the InDesign file and read up on a few helpful tips for editing your template in InDesign.

Download this Template

Download this InDesign business card template for free (your download will include an INDD file for InDesign CS6 and an IDML version for opening in InDesign CS4, CS5 or CC): Download Template (Free)

Font files

Sen 
Cormorant 

Help Working with InDesign Templates

We’ve put together a collection of helpful tips to make editing our InDesign Templates super easy. If you’re a newbie to Adobe InDesign it’s worth checking these out before starting work on your design.

How to Open an InDesign Template

Step 1. Download the file.

Step 2. Our InDesign templates are packaged and saved as ZIP files. If you have a Windows computer Right Click > Extract All before opening the InDesign file.

Step 3. If you’re running InDesign CS6 open the INDD version of the file. If you’re working with InDesign CS4, CS5 or CC open the IDML version.

How to Work With Layers in Your Template

Our InDesign templates are organized into layers, which group similar elements together. The layers in your document can be controlled from the Layers panel (Window > Layers).

Pro tip: Try locking the YOUR IMAGES HERE layer to save time when editing text. This will prevent you from accidentally moving the graphics out of position.

How to Change the Colors

The color scheme of this template can be edited from the Swatches panel (Window > Color > Swatches).

Pro tip: Editing a swatch will automatically update all instances of that color across your document.

How to Add Your Own Text

The text across this design can easily replaced with your own copy. Simple use the Type Tool (T) to select the text box you wish to edit. You can then add your own fonts and formatting. Read more about formatting text in InDesign.

How to Add Your Own Images

You’ll notice when you first open the template that all the image frames have a placeholder image. You can insert your own images by selecting the image frame and using File > Place to select a replacement image. Read our beginner’s guide to working with images in InDesign.

Pro tip: Do your images look blurry? Make sure your display is set to high-quality (View > Display Performance > High-Quality Display). To see more accurately how your design will appear when printed go to View > Overprint Preview.

How to Resize Pages in InDesign

It’s simple to change the width of the spine in your template by using the Page Tool (Shift+P). Select the tool and then click onto the spine to select it. You can drag the sides of the page to preview your desired new size. Hold down Alt or Option while you drag to resize the page. Read more about resizing pages in InDesign.

How to Export Your Document for Printing

Once you’ve completed work on your template and you’re ready to print it  you can head to File > Export. To create a print-ready file, choose Adobe PDF (Print) from the Format drop-down menu in the Export window. Make sure to include the bleed in your export options by checking Use Document Bleed Settings in the Export Adobe PDF window. Read more about prepping your designs for printing in InDesign.

How to Change the Fonts in a Document

You can format individual items of text using the Type Tool (T) and Controls panel, which you’ll find running along the top of the InDesign workspace. The fonts in most templates are not set as InDesign styles. However, it’s easy to create a Character or Paragraph Style using existing text formatting, and then edit this from the Styles panels (Window > Styles). Read more about editing Styles in InDesign.

Discover more advice for InDesign beginners on our Tutorials page. Or why not seek out inspiration about typography, layout design and much more right here.

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If you want to create your Save The Date in InDesign, this simple layout is completely customizable and could be a great starting point for a Save The Date in any style. You can can easily change the wording colours, size and illustration to make your perfect Save The Date.

Save The Date printable size:

(Need a slightly different size? Learn how to resize this template )

InDesign Save The Date Template

Below you can preview this printable Save The Date layout, download the InDesign file and read up on a few helpful tips for editing your template in InDesign.

Download this Template

Download this InDesign Save The Date template for free (your download will include an INDD file for InDesign CS6 and an IDML version for opening in InDesign CS5 or CC):

Download Template (Free)

Font files

Sen 
Cormorant 

Help Working with InDesign Templates

We’ve put together a collection of helpful tips to make editing our InDesign Templates super easy. If you’re a newbie to Adobe InDesign it’s worth checking these out before starting work on your design.

How to Open an InDesign Template

Step 1. Download the file.

Step 2. Our InDesign templates are packaged and saved as ZIP files. If you have a Windows computer Right Click > Extract All before opening the InDesign file.

Step 3. If you’re running InDesign CS6 open the INDD version of the file. If you’re working with InDesign CS4, CS5 or CC open the IDML version.

How to Work With Layers in Your Template

Our InDesign templates are organized into layers, which group similar elements together. The layers in your document can be controlled from the Layers panel (Window > Layers).

Pro tip: Try locking the YOUR IMAGES HERE layer to save time when editing text. This will prevent you from accidentally moving the graphics out of position.

How to Change the Colors

The color scheme of this template can be edited from the Swatches panel (Window > Color > Swatches).

Pro tip: Editing a swatch will automatically update all instances of that color across your document.

How to Add Your Own Text

The text across this design can easily replaced with your own copy. Simple use the Type Tool (T) to select the text box you wish to edit. You can then add your own fonts and formatting. Read more about formatting text in InDesign.

How to Add Your Own Images

You’ll notice when you first open the template that all the image frames have a placeholder image. You can insert your own images by selecting the image frame and using File > Place to select a replacement image. Read our beginner’s guide to working with images in InDesign.

Pro tip: Do your images look blurry? Make sure your display is set to high-quality (View > Display Performance > High-Quality Display). To see more accurately how your design will appear when printed go to View > Overprint Preview.

How to Resize Pages in InDesign

It’s simple to change the width of the spine in your template by using the Page Tool (Shift+P). Select the tool and then click onto the spine to select it. You can drag the sides of the page to preview your desired new size. Hold down Alt or Option while you drag to resize the page. Read more about resizing pages in InDesign.

How to Export Your Document for Printing

Once you’ve completed work on your template and you’re ready to print it  you can head to File > Export. To create a print-ready file, choose Adobe PDF (Print) from the Format drop-down menu in the Export window. Make sure to include the bleed in your export options by checking Use Document Bleed Settings in the Export Adobe PDF window. Read more about prepping your designs for printing in InDesign.

How to Change the Fonts in a Document

You can format individual items of text using the Type Tool (T) and Controls panel, which you’ll find running along the top of the InDesign workspace. The fonts in most templates are not set as InDesign styles. However, it’s easy to create a Character or Paragraph Style using existing text formatting, and then edit this from the Styles panels (Window > Styles). Read more about editing Styles in InDesign.

Discover more advice for InDesign beginners on our Tutorials page. Or why not seek out inspiration about typography, layout design and much more right here.

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