| Planning a wedding is both an exhilarating and a | | | | or vellum in the chosen colors, a paper cutter, |
| stretching experience. Unless the bride and groom | | | | double-sided tape or glue adhesive, and any |
| happen to have unlimited resources at their | | | | chosen embellishments, including personalized |
| disposal to plan their big day, the wedding dreams | | | | stamps or photos. A sample or prototype should |
| must be carefully balanced with an oftentimes | | | | be produced first, and then the mass production |
| tight budget in order to make everything work | | | | can start. |
| together. Brides and grooms are forever | | | | While it won't be free, it's certainly possible to |
| searching for affordable ways to have their | | | | save a lot by using handmade invitations. Finding a |
| dream wedding. One of the best ways to do this | | | | trusted friend who is a card-making or scrap |
| is to use inexpensive wedding invitations. | | | | booking enthusiast is the best way to save and |
| However, inexpensive does not have to mean | | | | to make the project inexpensive. When shopping, |
| inferior. A homemade wedding invitation, made by | | | | be sure to take advantage of coupons, sales, and |
| a paper crafting enthusiast, will oftentimes look | | | | other discounts. Most craft stores offer periodic |
| professional or better, and can be completely | | | | sales of forty to fifty percent off; it will be most |
| customized to fit the theme of the day. | | | | economical to purchase the supplies during these |
| In order to make the wedding invitations, first | | | | times. Besides reduced cost and complete |
| decide on a color scheme and a "theme" to the | | | | personalization, another benefit of using handmade |
| piece. Will they be formal or informal? Are they | | | | wedding invitations is that they can be matched |
| elaborate or simple? Will they have many pieces | | | | to other pieces such as wedding programs, place |
| or just a few? Once these decisions are made, | | | | cards, shower invitations, save the date cards, |
| it's time to pull out the paper crafting catalog or | | | | and other essential wedding stationary. This will |
| hit the craft store. Basic supplies will include a | | | | create a beautiful and custom theme that nearly |
| personal computer and printer (and plenty of ink) | | | | any bride and groom can afford! |
| to print the invitations, envelopes, card stock and | | | | |