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Affordable wedding invitations are real. We both know that affordable wedding invitations are out there. Wedding invitations are the introduction. It is the grand hello before the champagne popping and ‘i do‘. You want chic, one of a kind and most importantly invitations that represent you and your love.
Tall order? Not at all, I shared websites that have affordable wedding invitations that do not break the bank. You can check out that article right here. It is not an impossible task and there are many options out there to keep the cost of your wedding invitations low. Consider these four options when you are planning to buy your wedding invitations.
Affordable Wedding Invitations: Ways to Cut the Wedding Budget
Shipping Invitations
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Depending on which company you go with, this is usually a more pricey option out of all of the ones I am going to share with you. The cost truly depends on how much your invitations cost plus how much you are needed to get shipped in the mail. A way to lower your cost for shipping is to lower the amount that you need to put in the mail and replace those with a virtual invitation or you can This is a simple and easy choice that most couples go with. However, there are other ways that are also more convenient.
Pick Up Invitations
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Have you considered picking up the invitations or having someone pick them up for you? If your invitation company is local, then this is a fantastic option for you. Since you will be picking up the invitations yourself or by a friend or family member, t it saves you on shipping costs. You can also see if there are any flaws or changes you might want to make right there and then. It saves you the hassle of having to ship the set of cards back to the company.
Print at Home Invitations
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Do it yourself! We all own a printer or at least know someone who has a printer so why not print from home. If your invitations have the option to print at home you should really consider it. Not only does it save you on shipping, but you also have full control over your invitations.
To lower the cost, even more, buy ink and blank invitations when they are on sale. For blank invites, one of my favourite stores Michael’s craft store has an awesome buy one get one free deal from time to time. Keep an eye out.
Email Invitations (Virtual Invitations)
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Don’t be too shocked to see this option. Email is still one of the highest ways of communication. We all still use it even though millennials may think this is an ancient form of technology. Even they check their emails!Â
Be sure that when you are sending your invite to friends and family, you have the correct email address. Also, inform them to check their emails because they may land in the awful spam section. You never know, so to be safe, make sure you let them know. This is an extraordinary idea for those who want a paperless option to send their invitations. Just check out my virtual wedding invitations!
Social media Invitations
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Yes, I am serious! Okay, this is more for announcing that you are getting married. It is perfect if you have a wedding website that has all the details. Send your friends and family a direct message through Facebook or Instagram with all the information or even just a site link. If you have a technology-friendly wedding you can also incorporate your wedding hashtag so everyone can keep up with all the wedding joys.
Half & Half Invitations
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This one many couples don’t often consider but it can cut your wedding cost which is why I placed it on my affordable wedding invitations list. This is what I choose to do for my wedding because it is for sure the best of both worlds! I choose to have physical invitations for my in-person guests and emailed my virtual wedding invitations to my virtual guests.
Many couples no longer want to spend the money for an invitation that most people will recycle later. It can be money down the drain however, we know for sure that invitations are considered a keepsake for the family. In that case, consider having both styles. It is most cost-effective and eco-friendly.
Final Thoughts
We went through the most popular and cost-effective options out there for your wedding invitations. A wedding is already the most expensive investment you are going to make in your life so why not find affordable solutions to achieve your dream wedding. With affordable wedding invitation options out there, you are one step to having an affordable wedding.
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