When you start crafting your invitations, the wedding really starts to take shape. You now know when the event will be and what time you’ll be saying “I do.” With so many choices to make?from colors, design, and text?the invitations are among the most important and time sensitive item to check off your planning list. Here are five things to ask yourself when you start to plan the invitations.
1. What Is Your Budget"
Before you even start looking at invitations, keep in mind how much of your overall wedding budget you have allocated to wedding invitations. Many brides and grooms spend around 3 percent of their budgets on all stationery, which includes invitations, save-the-dates, ceremony programs, and any place cards or menus. If you’re trying to keep your total wedding costs lower, consider skipping the save-the-dates and any other added paper materials so that you can focus solely on the invitations. 2. Do You Want to Order Online, Hire a Professional, or DIY"
The Internet has changed so many ways we shop, and wedding invitations are no different. Many brides and grooms choose to save money on paper goods by ordering them on sites like Minted, Vista Print, or from individually owned Etsy shops. You can customize your invitations to your heart’s desire, choosing everything from color, design, font, and what the invitations say?all without ever having to talk to another human.
While some brides and grooms prefer this modern and quick ...