Cheap Wedding Invitations - How to Save Money on Printing

Here's the dilemma with cheap wedding invitationsGenerally, the cheapest wedding invitations you
... a wedding invitation not only offers your guestscan order through a printer will be non-fold, single
a first impression of what to expect from yourcards with text and no graphics or decorations
wedding, it provides your guests with a fond(monograms, gold leafing, etc.). However, you'll
keepsake. So how can you avoid paying a fortunealso need to decide if you're going to include an
for your wedding invitations and still portray theRSVP card, a reception card, directions, etc. You'll
elegance and personal touch you want for yourneed to determine the wording to be included in
wedding?the invitation, plus the typestyle, paper stock, and
That's what we're going to address in this article.envelopes.
Only a couple of years ago, the average weddingThese are just some of the decisions that can
invitation order was for 150 invitations. Theimpact your budget.
resulting bill, not including tax and shipping, wasHere are some tips that can help you keep the
approximately $450 or around $3.00 per invitation.cost of ordering wedding invitations down:
Now, if you're set on cheap wedding invitations,- Engraving is an expensive option. You can
the total cost can obviously be controlled byachieve that same "raised print" effect by using
reducing the number of invitations you send.thermography instead. Plus, it's much cheaper.
However, this only extends so far before the- Use a single envelope. There was a time when a
printing expense per invitation begins to rise (thewedding invitation arrived inside an envelope,
fewer you print, the more it costs per invitation).which was inside a second, protective envelope.
So, begin by thinking in terms of how manyTwo envelopes really aren't necessary. Save
people you want to attend your wedding. Notyourself the added expense.
only will you save on invitations, but you'll save on- Eliminate the blotter tissue. These were originally
catering, alcohol, hall rental, and more with afor the purpose of preventing ink smears.
smaller group.However, wet ink is no longer an issue, and
I know, I know ... I can hear the objections fromtherefore the tissues are no longer necessary.
here.- Avoid using colored ink.
I'm not saying you have to trim the size of your- Use return address labels on the back of the
guest list. I'm simply saying that it's something youmailing envelope. This will save you the expense
might want to consider.of having your return address printed directly on
So let's get back to your wedding invitationsthe envelope.
(regardless of the size of your guest list) ...- Use a simple postcard in place of the traditional
As with all the various elements of your wedding,RSVP card. It will not only reduce your printing
the invitations should reflect the theme. If you'reexpenses, it will reduce your postage expenses as
planning an informal wedding ceremony andwell.
reception, your invitations should be informal. If- Finally, take the time and effort to track down
you're planning an elegant wedding, your invitationsan online wholesaler or a discounter for your
should be elegant. Colors are also a consideration.wedding invitations. This can potentially save you
Ecru is the most traditional wedding color, if youas much as 35%.
have other colors in mind for your theme, youA beautiful, elegant wedding invitation doesn't
might look for an invitation with colored accentshave to cost you an arm and a leg. In fact, cheap
or ink.wedding invitations can often capture the same
In any case, even under the constraints of amagic and artistry as the more expensive
budget, cheap wedding invitations can still be aninvitations. You simply have to know what you
option. The more elegant and stylish, however,want and be willing to take the time to make
the more your ingenuity and creativity will need towise, cost-cutting decisions whenever possible.
come into play.