Its no surprise that weddings are expensive.
But what might shock you is just how much they actually cost.
The other option is to do everything yourself from scratch.
Shutterfly offers DIY wedding templates.
This is best for artsy-craftsy types who prefer printed invites rather than digital ones.
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Do you enjoy crafting?
Or are you just trying to save a little money?
Theyre plentiful online and many are even free.
Did you know?
Rather than printing the invitation, youll just stamp the info onto a nice piece of paper.
Want to see what they look like?
Heres anEtsy storethat sells partially hand-lettered wedding invitation stamps for $80 and up.
When it comes to fonts, you could download them for free atDaFont.
Or, you could buy them.
Here are several suggestedfont pairingsfor DIY wedding invitations.
If youre printing from home, youll also want to ensure your printer can handle whatever cardstock you choose.
Recycled paper is also a popular option especially for rustic or boho invites.
Or you’re able to go to your local Jo-Anns, Walmart, or office-supply store.
The most penny-hoarding option?
Print your invitations at home.
Its much more affordable to enlist your friends to help you, or to just print pretty labels.
Dont forget to include your return address, using a label or stamp.
When it comes time to finally blissfully!!!
mail out your invites, its a good idea to physically take them to the post office.
Some post offices will do this for free; others charge up to 20 cents per envelope.
You just finished your DIY wedding invitations.
Looking for even more ways to save on your big day?
Heres our list of90 Savings Tips from Wedding Professionals.
Contributor Larissa Runkle frequently writes on finance, real estate, and lifestyle topics for The Penny Hoarder.
Writer Susan Shain contributed to this article.
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