During this summer, I had several research projects with an aim to prepare a family tree as wedding gift. It's truly a beautiful and symbolic present. In the process, I paid attention to how these family trees can be designed and printed. I came across some nice templates on the Etsy platform.
These are PDF templates that can be purchased and downloaded digitally. All that's left is to enter your information and print the family tree. However, it's worth noting that most of these templates are in large formats and may not be suitable for printing at home.
Two Etsy shops that particularly caught my eye for their digital family tree templates are: ClapCraftShop and Exprinttrees
These shops offer various templates for family trees, ranging from 5 to 10 generations. In some cases, the starting point is just one person, but there are also templates designed for couples where both individuals have direct ancestors listed on the tree. It's essential to remember that creating a multi-generational family tree requires significant research, as even a 7-generation tree would include 126 direct ancestors. If the tree covers direct ancestors of two persons then the number doubles.
The templates are generally in English, but you have the option to request changes to the titles and other text if you need them in another language. However, it's important to be aware that some of the offered fonts may not support certain special characters, such as Latvian signs. In such cases, you may need to modify the font design to accommodate the specific language requirements.
If you're looking to take your gift to the next level, Key City Digital offers several family history book templates. The modern design includes various sections like book covers, table of contents, family trees, family member profiles, timelines with significant family events, stories about ancestors, photo galleries, and even traditional family recipe pages. While the templates are in English, you have the flexibility to edit the content and design partially, giving you creative control over the final product. These templates are created for the Canva online design tool because it is more suitable for designing than a Word document.
Ready-made family tree or book designs will undoubtedly ease your work, and the gift will look well-presented. It can be challenging to create them on your own, but hiring an artist will certainly be more expensive.
Whether you opt for a traditional family tree or a comprehensive family history book, your gift will undoubtedly become a treasured keepsake in the couple's new journey together.
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