How to Save Hundreds of Dollars On Wedding Invitations

Whether you are having a small or huge wedding, you can save hundreds of dollars on wedding invitations. These days, it could cost you more than $300 for 25 pieces of wedding invitations. What more if you need more than that? With today's technology, you can do your own wedding invitations, personalize it and save money. Your guests will appreciate it because they know that the cards were made with LOVE!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• printer
• printer toner
• computer
• Microsoft Word or Publisher
• money
• DIY own invitations
• crafts or card accessories (ribbons, rhinestone stickers, charms, etc.)

1. First, visit your local printing shops that print invitations. They usually have great selection, actual samples and the latest card styles and designs. This way, you can pick up different ideas and you would be able to tell if it's easy or not easy for you to do.
   
   Ask for a quote. They could immediately provide you with a quote and all you need is the quantity, and card style you want quoted for.

2. At home, check the wedding invitation websites online and look for the exact or similar style that you saw or liked at the shop. Bookmark these sites and write down the website name, brand name of the card and price. You need these information so you can check local stores if they carry the brand that you like. Buying it from the store instead of purchasing it online saves you the shipping cost and waiting for days to get delivered to your home.

3. Go to your local craft stores or department stores like Target or Walmart and check if they have the card style you want. Most of the invitation cards that you see online are also available at your local craft and department stores.

4. If you are interested in different cards and have to make a decision in picking only one, it's time for you to compare. Check the quality of the card (thickness and texture) as well as what's included in the package and the quantity per box. Once you have made your decision, purchase the invitation cards. BUT, before you buy the cards, check first if they have discounts. If you are buying the item from your local craft store, they usually have weekly in-store coupons. You can save as much as 40% off the original price.

5. You might also want to add invitation accessories like charms, ribbons, rhinestone or pearl stickers. If you are buying these extras, use coupons as much as possible. You do not need to purchase them all at one time unless you are pressured for time. The more discounts you get, the more you save.

6. Check if your printer is working fine and have enough toner.

7. Inside the box, you will find a print test paper that you can use before printing on the actual card. It is recommended that you make at least 10 or more extra print test paper using a copier.

8. The website where you can find and download different templates is also provided. You may use the template or you can also check your Microsoft Word or Microsoft Publisher for more designs. You'll find different wedding invitation templates.

9. Decide what you want to write on the invitation. Make sure you check the grammar and spelling and have someone or two more people to double check for errors.

10. Print the invitation, response cards, directions and labels.

11. 
    Accessorize your wedding invitations to make it pretty.

    Next is accessorizing the cards. You can add a ribbon, charms, a rhinestone and pretty seals to make it look more elegant.

12. To save on mailing cost, prepare a list of guests that you are mailing it to and need a self-addressed envelope for the response card.
    
    The other list is for individuals you can hand the invitations to. You can either enclose a self-addressed envelope or provide them your email address where they can RSVP.

13. 
    Do your own wedding invitations

    When you are done with sticking labels on the envelopes, you are done!

[sonni57]

on 9/26/2009 Great info on saving money for wedding invitations.

[Barry331]

on 8/16/2009 Excellent advice on saving money on wedding invites-5 stars!

[ReuseItAll]

on 8/16/2009 We just had friends make their own wedding invitations and they are stunning. They don't look like standard invitations because they added their own look to it. In addition they DID save a ton of money doing it at home! I like your steps. See what's out there first and then do it yourself. Great article.

[FrazzledNanny]

on 6/11/2009 Great tip for saving money on wedding invitations. I will pass this onto my friend who is planning her wedding. 5*