Affordable Wedding invitation hack ✨🫶
I am planning a wedding and keeping the cost real low as much as possible 😂 when it came to wedding invitations, I wanted to be classy on a budget but everything was $300 or more per 100 invites. Here’s a website I used to get all the bells and whistles I wanted for less than $200 🤫💕
Go to basicinvite.com and select Magnet save the dates. Customize any template with your wedding invitation information. One the save the dates are cheaper about 62 cents per invite, that’s about a ten cent difference from the wedding invitation and trust me that’s a big difference lol
We loved the magnets because they can be used for years to come rather than getting paper that people will toss after a while. I still have my sister in laws magnet- she got married four years ago!
I got the crystal paper envelopes which are adorable in person, royalty feel. And round edges to the corners of each invite. We decided to use our cricket to print the address of each guest to cut cost and we payed 10 cents more to add our return address on the back side.
We are sending them all out soon and came up with a fun idea to use stick on wax envelope sealers to complete the set. Amazon is genius about this, they have all different colors, designs and even letters to choose from.
We spent $135 on all of it, now we did customize a lot because we could because we did this hack. You can do as little or more as you would like. Easily this price could come down to $95 if you got just the basics and for people who love minimalist look that’s not a problem.
All in all have fun with it, make it perfect for you and shut out everyone else’s voice. All that matters is that you and your person loves it 💕🙏🏼#bridetobehacks #weddingbudgettips #budgetbride
I'm so glad my magnet save-the-date hack resonated with so many of you! It truly showed me how much you can save and how creative you can get when you think outside the box for your wedding. That 'two-in-one' concept really became my guiding star throughout the rest of my wedding planning, especially for stationery. After seeing how much we loved our Garden of Greenery Save the Date Magnets from Basic Invite—they were not only practical but also such a beautiful keepsake for our guests—I started wondering where else I could apply this 'two-in-one' magic. It's all about maximizing value and minimizing waste, right? Here are a few other 'two-in-one' stationery ideas I explored or implemented that might help you save even more and delight your guests: 1. RSVP Card + Details Card: Instead of separate cards for RSVP and wedding details (like accommodation, dress code, or directions), combine them! You can have the RSVP on one side and all the extra info on the back. This saves on printing costs and envelope space. Plus, guests only have one card to keep track of. I found some beautiful templates online where you could design them to tear off, meaning guests could easily send back the RSVP portion while keeping the details. 2. Program + Fan/Menu: If you're having an outdoor summer wedding, imagine a wedding program that doubles as a fan! Or for a reception, your menu could also serve as a place card. These are practical items that guests would likely appreciate and use, rather than just glance at and discard. It’s a fun way to incorporate a functional element into your wedding day paper goods. 3. Digital Invitations with Integrated RSVP & Info: While I loved the tactile feel of our crystal shimmer envelopes and UNIQOOO Wax Seal Stickers, for some elements, going digital can be a fantastic 'two-in-one' solution. We used a simple wedding website for our guests to find transportation details, registry links, and even some fun engagement photos. Many platforms allow you to send out beautiful digital 'save the dates' or even full invitations that link directly to an online RSVP system. This saves a ton on printing and postage, and it's incredibly convenient for guests to respond instantly. It’s a modern take on efficiency! 4. Thank You Card + Photo Keepsake: After the wedding, we plan to send out thank you cards that feature one of our favorite wedding photos. This way, the card isn't just a thank you note, but also a beautiful photo keepsake for our loved ones. It’s a lovely personal touch that incorporates a 'two-in-one' function. Thinking with this 'two-in-one' mindset really helped us stay on budget without sacrificing elegance or personal touches. It’s about being smart and creative. Just like our magnets are for years to come, these ideas help make your wedding planning more sustainable and memorable! Remember, every little hack adds up, and making things functional and beautiful simultaneously is a win-win.
