How to Add Names to Wedding Menus: Adobe InDesign Data Merge Tutorial

Want to wow your guests with personalized menus without the headache of manual typing? 🍽️✨ In this video, I’m showing you how to turn your wedding menu into a functional keepsake by adding guest names right at the top. Using the power of Adobe InDesign Data Merge, we’ll transform a single design into 200+ personalized pieces in just a few clicks! What You’ll Learn: 📊 Spreadsheet Setup: How to prep your guest list as a CSV for a flawless merge. ⚙️ Data Merge Mastery: Step-by-step instructions on linking your data source and previewing names. 📏 Troubleshooting Overset Text: How to ensure even the longest names fit perfectly in your design. 🖋️ Pro Printing Tip: How to use a custom script to outline text across hundreds of pages instantly so your printer gets perfect files. Links & Resources Mentioned: ☁️ Creative Cloud Bundle for Stationers: Master Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator for your business! https://designbylaney.com/ccbundle 📜 Outline All Text Frames Script: The "secret weapon" script I mentioned for outlining 100+ pages at once: https://www.id-extras.com/shopping-cart/?wp_eStore_add_to_cart=152&ap_id=laney 📺 Data Merge Deep Dive: Check out our other videos for more ways to use Data Merge for envelopes and seating charts! ~ Links contained in the video and/or description may be affiliate links which earn us a small commission at no cost to you! We appreciate your use of our links so we can continue making free content for you! ---------- Hi, hey, hello! Welcome to the Design by Laney channel! I am a wedding invitation designer & stationery business educator! On this channel, you'll find videos featuring design tutorials, systems reviews, and the most requested tips and tricks for running a creative business - yes, including my favorite printers! New to Invitation Design? 💌 Check out our *From Start to Suite* course! https://designbylaney.com/from-start-to-suite 🤓 Sign up for our FREE Adobe Illustrator course series: https://designbylaney.com/free-illustrator-course 👩🏻‍🏫 Want to learn even more about running a stationery business? Join us in Stationery School! https://designbylaney.com/stationery-school 💛 Follow Along: www.instagram.com/designbylaney www.designbylaney.com www.facebook.com/designbylaney www.pinterest.com/bylaney 🖨️ My Favorite Print Shop www.printswell.com/a/laney 📋 Try Dubsado https://www.dubsado.com/?c=designbylaney 📋 Try Honeybook http://share.honeybook.com/laney