Cheap Wedding Invitations For The Budget Conscious

In every wedding, the budget plays a big part in controlling and even determining the final product.  How big a portion of your gross budget you apportion for your wedding invitation will affect your decision on whether your invites will be custom made, ready-made or home made.  And remember that just because it is inexpensive does not mean it will be in bad taste or look cheap. 

If it fits within you budget, ready-made wedding invites could be the option that will save the day.  One way you can cut down on cost for ready-made invitations is to not stick to one particular type of design so you will not face the possibility of having to order them in if your first purchase batch is insufficient.  It can also be an excuse for you to be have more than just one type of wedding invitation going out under the pretext of being “different”. 

Wedding invitations that are seasonally generic, as in not restricted to only one particular season are usually cheaper as well.  If it is not specially themed but in the same hue as the rest of your themed wedding décor, put it into serious consideration as it may save you a pretty penny.  No guest has ever been known to scrutinize wedding invites unless they were in the wedding business.  At any rate, the important thing is that the invites reflect your individuality and not your wedding planning capabilities! 

Strangely enough, some custom made wedding invites can be pretty cost-effective as well.  Shop online and you may be able to strike bargains with the creators of wedding invitations who will be willing to go through samples of their designs until you find the one that is perfect for you.  Be aware, however, that these suppliers do not include shipping or delivery costs in their quotations so make sure you include those when you order them in.  Having your wedding invitations custom made also means you can modify each design to fit your designated budget, which means you can request for fewer bows, ribbons, no monograms or any other additional ornamentation which will add up the final quotation.  Having it simple, yet not compromising on good taste is the key to achieving the look you desire.  

If you are handy with a paintbrush and have a vivid imagination, make your own wedding invitations.  You can get wonderful, never thought of before craft materials at craft and stationery shops which are really cost-cutting if you buy them in bulk.  Do not despair if you know a paintbrush and glue in your hand will only produce disastrous results.  Modern technology today now allows you to make use of digital photography or even authorized computer graphics online to decorate your invites with.  Play around with graphic placements, fonts and sizes, colors and shading, and even backdrops.  If you know you are not exactly the most computer-savvy person on the block, employ the help of some family friend for the first master copy which you can approve of and duplicate. 

To help you create your own one-of-a-kind invitation, there are numerous types of wedding kits available in the market which will guide you step by step.  These will also provide you with a list of the craft materials you will need so you will not be too lost when attempting to do one.  These kits are very cost-effective and user-friendly as well.  A simple trick to make your invites look classier and more expensive than they really are is to use silver or gold ink and calligraphy your fonts. 

Hand delivering as many of your wedding invitations as possible will also help defray cost.  As much as possible, make use of family members and friends to pass on the invites so you will not have to spend too much on stamps and mailing fees.  Save the postage costs for the invitations that you will have to send overseas. 

Another of cutting cost on wedding invitations is to NOT use typical wedding invitations at all.  Instead, use cheap, scenic postcards and if you want to be truly unique, use postcards which feature your honeymoon destination.  A clear, simple inscription on the back to indicate date, time and venue of your festivities will suffice.  If maps are necessary, these can be emailed over separately.  This saves you on having to buy matching envelopes and print maps. 

Cheap wedding invitations do not have to look cheap and as much as they are extremely important to your wedding, you should not be spending a fortune just to impress your guests.  The more you save on this, the more you can spend on other important wedding must-haves like your wedding bands, cake and food.