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Five ways to cut the cost of wedding stationery if you’re planning your big day
You could even have a very modern wedding and just choose to make it paperless
CAN you hear those distant wedding bells?
“Save the date season” is here, with couples now choosing to send out invites up to a year in advance.
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Go DIY and cut the cost of your wedding stationery.
BRUSH UP: Make your invitations at home using plain card, a calligraphy pen and a little artistic flair.
The Calligraphy Masterclass set costs £5 at The Range and includes a guide book, notepad, ink and a calligraphy pen.
If you have pens already and just want to brush up on your skills, follow Rachel’s Beginner’s Guide To Getting Started With Calligraphy at youtube.com/@TheHappyEverCrafter.
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Once you have mastered the art, get plain cards at tinyboxcompany.co.uk (28p per card) and start writing out invitations.
DESIGNER STYLE: Use a design website such as Canva.com, which provides user-friendly tools for designing custom stationery.
With a wide range of save the date and wedding invitation templates, you can tailor yours to match your wedding theme and colours.
GO PAPERLESS: Many brides and grooms-to be are choosing to send digital invitations this year.
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At Paperlesspost.com, pick from a range of stylish e-invitations that can be personalised and sent directly to your guests’ inboxes.
CUT THE COST: If you feel like you’re not quite at the level of a graphic designer, why not customise one of the professional 2024 Invites selection at Vistaprint.co.uk?
Take advantage of the current offer, where you can order 50 personalised invitations for less than £30.
BARGAIN IDEA: Pushed for time? Head to cardfactory. co.uk, where you can find a ten-pack of pretty “You’re Invited” invitations for £1.79.
Or use the Card Factory bespoke service.
Get A6-sized invitations for £1.79 each, but buy more than ten cards and get 30 per cent off.
- All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
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