December 29th, 2010
The cost of a wedding can be enormous. The dress, the reception, the decorations, food and hundreds of other expenses associated with weddings can quickly add up. One way that many people are saving a bit of money is with their wedding invitations. Instead of sending out the traditional type of wedding invitation, more and more couples are turning to wedding postcards. It’s easy to design a beautiful postcard and you’ll love the options that are available.
Cardstock Choices
When you don’t have to worry about the envelopes, the tissue paper, or the expensive invitations, you may feel a bit more free when choosing your cardstock for your wedding postcards. Just about any color imaginable is available. If you know what your wedding colors are, you may wish to use one for your postcards or perhaps, the traditional white or ivory is what you prefer. The heavier the cardstock, the more expensive it will be, so keep that in mind as you look through your choices.
Printing Options
You may print in black or in color, although color printing is more expensive. You can find several do-it-yourself kits that will allow you to print from your home computer. These are available at stationary stores or online. If you choose to have your postcards printed at a print shop, you will need to make sure your design is complete before you get an estimate. Sometimes, a small change can affect the pricing. Printing will be more expensive if you will print the postcards on both sides; however, most people choose to use address labels instead to save money.
Design Decisions
If your wedding has a particular theme, you may want to consider using this as a design for your wedding postcards. You may want to include a symbol that is significant to you and your fiancé or have a beautiful outdoor scene as the background. The choices are limited only by your imagination. Remember to choose your font, as well. You can find several that are very elegant, with flowing lines and soft curves.
In Closing
Wedding postcards are becoming quite popular today, as people prefer to use less paper or postcards made from recycled materials. Postcards are also less expensive, as is the postage to mail them. You may want to use a postcard for RSVPs or as a save the date card; however, many couples love going against the traditional invitations and only sending a postcard as the entire invitation. Remember that it’s your big day and whatever you wish is really okay!
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December 29th, 2010
In today’s tight economy, it is important to save money any way you can. Budget concerns are everywhere and that includes wedding planning. By the time you add up all the expenses for a wedding, you could be quite surprised at the total cost. There are some areas where you may want to spend a bit more, but sending wedding postcards has more benefits than just saving money on wedding invitations.
Eco-Friendly Is “In”
More and more couples are embracing environmentally friendly options for their wedding. This includes using wedding decorations, invitations, and even party favors made from recycled materials. Not only does this leave a smaller carbon footprint on this wonderful planet, it can be quite cost effective, too. The cost of postage is less and you will save a tree or two in the process.
There are printable templates for postcards and you can also find complete kits online, many of which are made from recycled materials. Even more exciting are wedding announcement postcards that may be planted in a flower garden. Right inside the dissolvable paper are flower seeds that will grow into gorgeous, colorful flowers. This type of seeded paper is often used for save the date cards. Instead of tossing the card away after the wedding, it is recycled in its own right.
For those that want to design their own beautiful postcards, there are many websites that allow you all the creative power you may need. From the color of the cardstock to the font of the print, your wedding postcards can be as individual as you are. There are also several choices for wedding stamps that can really add a special touch to the postcards.
Other Uses for Wedding Postcards
Besides a shortened wedding invitation or save the date cards, postcards may be used for RSVPs. Some couples use postcards for thank you notes or to let family and friends know that they are having a great time on their honeymoon. You might also consider using beautifully designed postcards to let your loved ones know that pictures from the wedding are now available online.
In Closing
Wedding postcards have a number of uses. They are easier on the environment and many are made from recycled materials. You can find complete kits containing beautiful postcards, as well as several websites where you can design your own. If you are looking to save some money on your wedding and do a small part to help the environment, this is a great way to accomplish both.
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