1. When ordering cards have them printed using the thermography method which costs only a fraction of the engraving method. You will also have many more choices of designs and papers when using thermography.

2. Have your

invitations printed in black ink which is already included in the cost. There will be an additional charge for each type of item printed in colored ink or foil. When ordering

invitations, reception cards, response cards, informals, etc. you can easily save $30 to $50 or more on the total cost.

3. Print your reception information at the bottom of the cards. Center the reception location and address below

the invitation wording for no extra cost. Put the information in one or both of the lower corners as a corner copy for an extra $10 to $25. This is a huge savings over ordering separate reception cards as invitation inserts.

4. Order your in-formals (thank-yous) when ordering your

invitations. Choose in-formals which match your

invitations and have your names printed in one line  on the front of the card leaving the inside blank for your personal notes to gift givers. For even greater savings, order blank thank-yous from

the invitation company in quantities to match the number of your

invitations (or more). Compare prices and you’ll often find ordering thank-yous from

the invitation companies less expensive than purchasing the packaged notes from the big discount stores.

5. Calculate the number of

invitations you’ll need very carefully. The most expensive

invitations are the first 25-50. The price falls drastically for each additional 25. If in doubt order an extra 25. When ordering additional

invitations later, you’ll also incur additional shipping charges and colored ink charges if not using black ink. Not to mention the extra days you will have to wait for delivery which may delay the mailing of your

invitations to your guests.

6. Save the cost of a calligrapher by having someone with pretty penmanship address your

invitations or have the envelopes printed using your computer. Order extra envelopes (both inner and outer) with your

invitations so you will have plenty in case of handwritten or printer mistakes.

7. Have an invitation party and ask friends and family to help you assemble your

invitations. Hiring someone for this purpose might be an expense you can easily avoid.

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