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5 Pro Tips to Save Money on DIY Wedding Invitations
Searching for tips on how to save a bit on DIY Wedding Invitations? You’ve reached the right place. If you’re planning a wedding, you’ve undoubtedly had a sticker shock when looking at all the various wedding expenses. But before you start maxing out your credit cards or using a personal loan calculator to fund your big day, know that with a bit of creativity, you don’t have to spend a fortune. Wedding invitations are one place where you can easily keep your costs down by doing it yourself. Here are a few tips for how you can save money by using DIY wedding invitations.
Tip 1: Look online for downloadable templates
If you’ve got access to a program like Photoshop or Canva, consider using a pre-created template that you find online.
Many wedding blogs and Etsy shops offer downloadable templates that you can use to create your invitations. These templates will usually have all the necessary information included, such as text and graphics.
Many templates are free, while others cost only a few dollars and can easily be customized with your wedding’s colors and aesthetic. This is a great way to save time and money since you won’t have to spend hours designing your invitations from scratch.
Tip 2: Use pre-printed invitation cards
If you’re on a budget, consider using pre-printed wedding cards. Many stores, such as Office Depot and Staples, offer inexpensive sets of pre-printed wedding cards that you can use for your invitations. You can also find similar sets online at various retailers.
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Tip 3: Consider printing out your invitations at home
If you’d like to save even more money on your invitations, consider printing them yourself. Many wedding-related websites offer free printable templates that you can use to create your invitations. You can also design your own invitations and then upload the design to an online printing provider.
Just be sure to double-check the templates’ dimensions before printing them to make sure they will fit properly into your envelopes. And don’t forget to include any special instructions or notes you would like included on the invitations.
Tip 4: Use affordable cardstock
If you’re printing your invitations yourself, use affordable cardstock to save money. Many stores, such as Target and Walmart, sell low-cost paper products that you can use for your invitations.
Here are some more tips from The Spruce Crafts on how to buy cheap cardstock.
Tip 5: Use QR codes to keep postage costs down
So many couples end up with thick packets full of pertinent info that can drive printing and mailing costs up quickly. If you’d like to keep your costs down on your wedding invitations, consider using QR codes in your invitations.
QR codes are short-code barcodes that can be scanned with a smartphone or tablet. This technology allows you to include special instructions such as directions to the event, the URL of your registry, or notes on the back of your invitations without having to print out too much text or any additional materials.
Here’s a useful video to show you how to make your wedding invitation cards better with QR code:
The bottom line
With a little bit of creativity and some simple substitutions, you can create beautiful wedding invitations on a budget. By following these simple tips, you can save money on your DIY wedding invitations without sacrificing quality or design.
