Cost Saving Tips - Invitations

The one thing that you have to learn... and learn quick, is how to cut costs without compromising on quality when it comes to having two weddings.

The invitations for me was the most difficult, because lets face it, they don't come cheap! I have two completely different designs, shapes and colors (the one even had a folder that needed to be die-cut just because that was what I wanted). I was gleaming over the fantastic designs - then a bombshell went off!

Eventually I was faced with the daunting task of trying to figure out what to do to cut costs so that the invites alone didn't blow the budget, here's what I learnt:

• Pick one paper sample. Take the time to determine which paper sample will speak to both designs, and both themes. Then carry this paper through to all other elements - menu's, seating charts and so on.
• Shop around, let the specialized printers undertake your invitations but envelope printing, menu's etc can be done by a local print shop (Minuteman Press in Hyde Park was great). Go to paper stores, I went to Paper Cafe in Rosebank, source out the same or similar paper that you and your designer selected for the invites and carry this them though out the stationary.
• Try, if possible, not to complicate your invitation. Simplicity is key.

With all said and done creativity is key in cutting costs without taking away from any of the weddings!

Happy Planning!

G