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Congratulations on your engagement, we’re sure you’re excited to spread the word! If you’re on a budget when it comes to your invitations and thinking “do I have options?” the answer is YES!

Below we are sharing five ideas and things to keep in mind when searching for [cheap wedding invitations](https://gumroad.com/l/fZfzq)!

**Plan ahead!**
When you get engaged, all of the wedding planning to-do’s may start rushing to your head. While ordering invitations may not be the first on the list, don’t let it be the last!

Planning ahead is key when it comes to snagging affordable wedding invitations as waiting to order until the last minute could come with a markup or the possibility of them not arriving in time.

A good timeline to keep in mind is ordering your invitations 4-6 months in advance to allow yourself time to address and mail out once they arrive (about 6-8 weeks prior to your wedding date.)

**Make it a one stop shop**
If you’ve taken to Pinterest for some planning, you have most likely seen a plethora of invite inspiration, which has also led you to dreaming up additional paper goods such as customized menus and wedding signs to add to your list of must haves.

If you are considering these extras, finding somewhere (or someone) that can offer these items all in one place not only can save you money (as discounts for purchasing in bulk are often offered), but the design and quality of your items will be consistent!

If you’re looking for a great online option, Paperlust offers an array of wedding paper goods from invitations, to thank you cards, and everything in between!

**Do it yourself!**
If you have had your heart set on designing your own invitations (or customizing a template you’ve found online), you can get them professionally printed at your local office supply store! This is great if you are wanting to cut costs in some places, but still have them look clean and professional.

**Cut out the embellishments**
While we love how they look, these dainty details can add up. If someone is designing your invitations, discuss with them your paper and print options. Consider opting for a basic cardstock and standard envelope (rather than premium paper), and nix embellishments such as letterpress or foil detailing.

**Go digital**
Especially in 2020, everything and everybody is going digital. You probably have a few newlywed friends who have used a wedding website and it’s one of the smartest, and most cost effective decisions you can make during the wedding planning process.

With a digital invitation suite, you can easily keep track of who has and hasn’t RSVP’d as well as easily make any updates in the event of a time or date change. If you would like, you can still order a small amount of physical Save the Dates and invites as keepsakes for you and your close family and friends!

With these tips we hope you now feel a little more confident in affordably spreading the word about your upcoming nuptials!]]>
Congratulations on your engagement, we’re sure you’re excited to spread the word! If you’re on a budget when it comes to your invitations and thinking “do I have options?” the answer is YES!

Below we are sharing five ideas and things to keep in mind when searching for [cheap wedding invitations](https://gumroad.com/l/fZfzq)!

**Plan ahead!**
When you get engaged, all of the wedding planning to-do’s may start rushing to your head. While ordering invitations may not be the first on the list, don’t let it be the last!

Planning ahead is key when it comes to snagging affordable wedding invitations as waiting to order until the last minute could come with a markup or the possibility of them not arriving in time.

A good timeline to keep in mind is ordering your invitations 4-6 months in advance to allow yourself time to address and mail out once they arrive (about 6-8 weeks prior to your wedding date.)

**Make it a one stop shop**
If you’ve taken to Pinterest for some planning, you have most likely seen a plethora of invite inspiration, which has also led you to dreaming up additional paper goods such as customized menus and wedding signs to add to your list of must haves.

If you are considering these extras, finding somewhere (or someone) that can offer these items all in one place not only can save you money (as discounts for purchasing in bulk are often offered), but the design and quality of your items will be consistent!

If you’re looking for a great online option, Paperlust offers an array of wedding paper goods from invitations, to thank you cards, and everything in between!

**Do it yourself!**
If you have had your heart set on designing your own invitations (or customizing a template you’ve found online), you can get them professionally printed at your local office supply store! This is great if you are wanting to cut costs in some places, but still have them look clean and professional.

**Cut out the embellishments**
While we love how they look, these dainty details can add up. If someone is designing your invitations, discuss with them your paper and print options. Consider opting for a basic cardstock and standard envelope (rather than premium paper), and nix embellishments such as letterpress or foil detailing.

**Go digital**
Especially in 2020, everything and everybody is going digital. You probably have a few newlywed friends who have used a wedding website and it’s one of the smartest, and most cost effective decisions you can make during the wedding planning process.

With a digital invitation suite, you can easily keep track of who has and hasn’t RSVP’d as well as easily make any updates in the event of a time or date change. If you would like, you can still order a small amount of physical Save the Dates and invites as keepsakes for you and your close family and friends!

With these tips we hope you now feel a little more confident in affordably spreading the word about your upcoming nuptials!]]> 5190367 no no Wed, 07 Oct 2020 03:55:52 +0200 2020-10-07T03:55:52+02:00 30:23 https://hearthis.at/jobyjo/paper-roundup/
**Summary:**

There are plenty of ways you can announce your big event and the most formal way is to send your guest a save the date card. This could be for an upcoming wedding or upcoming birthday, save the date cards are there to allow your guest plenty of time to plan ahead, especially the international ones. There are plenty of [creative and unique ways you can present your cards](https://www.oncewed.com/new-sponsor-blog/save-the-dates-for-creative-brides/), would you do some DIY for that extra personal touch, perhaps apply magnets to them so your guest will have a friendly reminder everyday as they walk pass their fridge, or even send it to them as a postcard with your customized photo printed on it!

Why are wedding save the dates necessary to help announce your big day? Not only are save the dates the best way to generate excitement among your guests, they also help set the tone for your upcoming event and hint at your guest on what to expect. They are especially important if your wedding date falls on a holiday weekend or if you’re having a destination wedding, your guest will appreciate the heads up so that they can lock in your date instead of locking in another planned holiday or event.

That leads to the [question of where to start](https://www.onefabday.com/wedding-save-the-date-ideas/)? You could get ready made, cheap and affordable save the date cards easily online, just make sure that all the important details such as your names, the date and possibly a location will be easily readable. Also be sure to [address your save the date envelopes](https://www.brides.com/story/save-the-date-envelope-addressing) with the correct guest clearly to ensure it reaches the right person. It’s fine to be less formal when addressing save the dates but if you include individual people on your cards this will make it clear as to who is invited and who is not. If children or ‘with family” are not addressed on your save the date this will give your guest time to arrange for childcare. Guests will sometimes also be able to reply early to you and let you know they may not be attending.

Then, when should you be sending out these save the dates? There are two major factors to make note of, are you having a destination wedding or are most of your guests interstate or international? Three to six months is usually the standard for most couples if they are getting married locally and most of their guests can make it without much travel issues, and if you want to keep to this timeline but have international guests, you could always send an informal text to let them know ahead of time!
And if you are having a destination wedding where most people will need to travel, twelve months before the wedding is usually a good time so that all your guests will have time to plan the necessary travel arrangements, save money for airfares, wedding gifts and accommodation. You do not want to send out your save the dates too ahead of time as they occasionally get misplaced and forgotten and you also do not want to send them too late or they will practically overlap with your wedding invitations.

Before sending your save the dates out, you will have to make sure that your guest list is finalized as you will not be able to withdraw an invitation without any embarrassment but if your venue allows it, you can have additional emergency guest (that aunty you forgot about) just make sure to send them the formal invitation too!]]>
**Summary:**

There are plenty of ways you can announce your big event and the most formal way is to send your guest a save the date card. This could be for an upcoming wedding or upcoming birthday, save the date cards are there to allow your guest plenty of time to plan ahead, especially the international ones. There are plenty of [creative and unique ways you can present your cards](https://www.oncewed.com/new-sponsor-blog/save-the-dates-for-creative-brides/), would you do some DIY for that extra personal touch, perhaps apply magnets to them so your guest will have a friendly reminder everyday as they walk pass their fridge, or even send it to them as a postcard with your customized photo printed on it!

Why are wedding save the dates necessary to help announce your big day? Not only are save the dates the best way to generate excitement among your guests, they also help set the tone for your upcoming event and hint at your guest on what to expect. They are especially important if your wedding date falls on a holiday weekend or if you’re having a destination wedding, your guest will appreciate the heads up so that they can lock in your date instead of locking in another planned holiday or event.

That leads to the [question of where to start](https://www.onefabday.com/wedding-save-the-date-ideas/)? You could get ready made, cheap and affordable save the date cards easily online, just make sure that all the important details such as your names, the date and possibly a location will be easily readable. Also be sure to [address your save the date envelopes](https://www.brides.com/story/save-the-date-envelope-addressing) with the correct guest clearly to ensure it reaches the right person. It’s fine to be less formal when addressing save the dates but if you include individual people on your cards this will make it clear as to who is invited and who is not. If children or ‘with family” are not addressed on your save the date this will give your guest time to arrange for childcare. Guests will sometimes also be able to reply early to you and let you know they may not be attending.

Then, when should you be sending out these save the dates? There are two major factors to make note of, are you having a destination wedding or are most of your guests interstate or international? Three to six months is usually the standard for most couples if they are getting married locally and most of their guests can make it without much travel issues, and if you want to keep to this timeline but have international guests, you could always send an informal text to let them know ahead of time!
And if you are having a destination wedding where most people will need to travel, twelve months before the wedding is usually a good time so that all your guests will have time to plan the necessary travel arrangements, save money for airfares, wedding gifts and accommodation. You do not want to send out your save the dates too ahead of time as they occasionally get misplaced and forgotten and you also do not want to send them too late or they will practically overlap with your wedding invitations.

Before sending your save the dates out, you will have to make sure that your guest list is finalized as you will not be able to withdraw an invitation without any embarrassment but if your venue allows it, you can have additional emergency guest (that aunty you forgot about) just make sure to send them the formal invitation too!]]> 4757510 no no Wed, 20 May 2020 08:50:50 +0200 2020-05-20T08:50:50+02:00 30:23