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neon party invitations.

neon party invitations

Next month a few of my girlfriends are headed to Austin for a bachelorette party. Invitations for this event were not exactly necessary (we'd already booked our flights) but that has never stopped me before. We decided early on that the theme would be neon and I brainstormed the best way to get neon onto my invites.

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Enter HIGHLIGHTERS.

So fun! So simple! So cheap!

neon highlighter party invitations

I designed a text heavy invitation with three fonts (Arvo, GeoSansLight & Grand Hotel) in PSE and printed in black ink on white cardstock.

neon highlighter party invitations

I gave them a day to dry and then I highlighted the "big words" in four different colors. There was some ink bleed (which seems to always be the case with highlighters and inkjet printers) but nothing too worrisome or distracting.

neon highlighter party invitations

I LOVE how these turned out. Totally cheeky (but isn't that the point of bachelorette parties?!) and the wording is a bit over the top (but isn't that the point of bachelorette parties?!). But they are so fun and our awesome bride veronica loved them too.

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21 responses to “neon party invitations.”

  1. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    These are SO fun! High five, Elise!

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  2. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    Again, you knock it out of the park with a simple but striking design and execution! Love this idea to use highlighters!

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  3. Allison Avatar
    Allison

    So lovely! Austin is the BEST city for breakfast (Magnolia Cafe, Kerbey Lane, breakfast tacos just about anywhere). I can’t wait to go back.

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  4. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    While you’re in Austin should for sure try to get to the Hope Outdoor Gallery at 11th & Baylor- great place for pics and an awesome view of the city from the top.

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  5. yours truly, melissa Avatar
    yours truly, melissa

    Perfect! We had my bachelorette party in Austin as well. GREAT GREAT GREAT city! (Seriously I’d even love to live there.)
    I’m sure you guys will love it there.

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  6. Brianna Avatar
    Brianna

    These are very fun!

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  7. Mary Sane Avatar
    Mary Sane

    I think these are stunning! 🙂

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  8. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    Elise, these are darling!! I am also so inspired by the things you whip up (your bachelorette invites, Ellerie’s birthday announcement, baby shower invite) – always simple but wonderfully done.

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  9. Lisa Avatar
    Lisa

    So simple but so creative! You have the best ideas Elise – have fun in Austin!

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  10. Welcome Home Taylor Avatar
    Welcome Home Taylor

    So cute! I love making invitations for EVERYTHING!
    xoxo
    Taylor

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  11. Kelsey Avatar
    Kelsey

    #neoneverythingforever
    Love these.

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  12. Carrie Bentley Avatar
    Carrie Bentley

    OMG I want to be your friend! This sounds so dang fun! I need a group of girls in my life like this.
    Have a BLAST!

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  13. debra Avatar
    debra

    These I love!!!

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  14. Allie Avatar
    Allie

    Neon + sparkles? That sounds like a lot of fun.
    The invites look fantastic. I love the way you mix type! 🙂

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  15. Tara Avatar
    Tara

    Nothing beats a set of trusty highlighters. Except washi tape…that trend will never die.
    http://www.southbysunset.com

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  16. Jennifer O Avatar
    Jennifer O

    You are the best! So creative! And I love the wording you use on invitations. They come off as exciting and genuine.

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  17. J3SS1C4 Avatar
    J3SS1C4

    What a fun theme! These invitations turned out awesome! I bet you girls will have an amazing time away! And your friend is lucky to have someone who makes such special little reminders of the event like that! 🙂

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  18. Where Women Blog Avatar
    Where Women Blog

    Love it …just love it!

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  19. Nirupama Kumar Avatar
    Nirupama Kumar

    One question. Is it okay if I stalk you while you are here in Austin? 😉

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  20. Vee Avatar
    Vee

    Very cute idea! Have fun & go wild next month!

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  21. Brandy M Avatar
    Brandy M

    So rad!!! And Austin rocks!!!

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