While
invitations aren't often considered one of the big
ticket items where weddings are concerned, they can be
budget breakers. Part of the reason for this is that
there are so many choices where invites are concerned.
Those choices can quickly take a chunk out of your
pocketbook. Below are a few short tips to consider when
you need to cut the costs of your invitations:
1. If the
main color of your invitations is white, ivory or a
similar color, matching envelope liners are unnecessary.
2. Black
print is always elegant, and always cheaper than colored
ink.
3. You
really don't need 25 more invitations than you think you
need. Five to ten additional invitations is usually
sufficient.
4. Inner
envelopes are unnecessary. They only add more expense.
5. Blotting
paper makes no sense in this day and age. It's original
purpose was to cover the invitation while the ink dried.
6. Your
invitations don't have to match your wedding colors.
None of your guests will notice if they do or not.
7. Your
thank you cards don't have to match your invitations.
Once again, nobody will notice if they do.
8.
RSVP/Response cards can be replaced with stamped
postcards. Just put the guest's name/s with a line for
them to check if they will be attending. This saves on
possible long-distance phone calls when you have guests
that forget to RSVP.
9. Note
cards can replace thank you cards. Just write your
message inside!
10. Consider
printing your own invitations or using a copy shop.
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