Save Money On Your Wedding Stationery With These Awesome Methods
The costs of a wedding can build and build until you’re spending much more than you can afford. Although some take the view that you only get one shot (at a first wedding) and don’t mind splashing out, others prefer to have a firm budget. One cost that become unexpectedly high, if you aren’t careful, is wedding stationery. At first you think that there are only the invitations to pay for. But then you end up with save the date cards, RSVP cards, menu cards, thank you cards and more. You don’t have to bankrupt yourself paying for wedding stationery though. Save money by shopping around, compromising on the little details and even making your own.
Decide What You Really Need
Don’t print every single piece of wedding stationery available, just because everyone else does. For example, save the date cards are useful if you’re expecting a lot of guests to come in from out of town. But if your guests live locally and won’t need months to organize their trip, you don’t need save the dates – invitations will do. Do you need name cards at the reception dinner, or can you just assign tables and let everyone sit where they want?
Shop Around
When you’re looking for a wedding stationery printer or designer, don’t go with the first company you see. Even if you see a design that’s perfect, you should still look around. You might find something else you like just as much like these watercolor invitations. Gather quotes from different companies and individuals. You can compare prices and qualities and make sure you get more bang for your buck.
Make Your Own
If you’re the creative sort, or someone in your wedding party is, DIY wedding invitations could be your answer. It cuts out the cost of labor, so you only pay for materials. You can do all of your wedding stationery yourself if you want to. There are some professional techniques you might not have the tools to do, like engraving. But if you’re willing to trade that in for the charm and price of a handmade invitation then it’s the perfect solution. You don’t even need to be that creative. Making stationery with stamps, stickers and other embellishments is easy.
Go For Simple Designs
Stationery with all the special effects and embellishments is going to cost more than simple cards. A simple and sophisticated card could suit your wedding theme better than something that’s over the top. Remember that, although your guests will appreciate a beautiful invitation, they won’t keep it forever. It’s your wedding day that’s important. They won’t complain if you don’t invite them with an invitation engraved on the most expensive paper available.
If you want to stick to a budget and save money on your stationery, you have to be realistic about what you can get for you money. Decide which aspects of the wedding you would rather focus on. If you can’t compromise on the dress, then make changes to the wedding stationery.