Earlier this year, The Knot published its annual Real Weddings Study, which looks at various trends across the wedding industry, based on the couples who said ?I do? in the previous year.
Over the years, some trends have withstood the test of time (for example, 51% of couples still incorporate religious elements into their ceremonies), while others are constantly changing. But there?s one thing that?s practically guaranteed: the cost of weddings keeps going up!
In fact, according to the latest figures, the average cost of a wedding in 2019 was a staggering $33,900.
This number might be enough to make you break out in hives (I know I am). However, it is important to remember that this is just an average?and that ultimately, you control how much money you spend on your wedding. With some careful planning and smart shopping, you can keep your wedding budget at a comfortable level. Of course, ?smart shopping? sometimes means you have to cut some items from the bill?but which ones deserve to go" The answer depends on your personal tastes?but if you ask me, there?s only one item that should always be cut: your wedding stationery suite.
What Is a Wedding Stationery Suite"

Your stationery suite is made up of all the paper products you use for your wedding. This includes:

Save the Dates
Invitations
Reception Cards
Response Cards
Ceremony Programs
Reception Menus
Thank You Cards
Envelopes

All this stationery has long been a traditional part of the wedding planning proce...