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Work that Paper, Girl!

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Cari

Categories: in WEDDINGS

Believe me, we know weddings aren’t cheap. We also notice that quality wedding paperie is always one of the first things to go, when couples are planning a wedding on a budget.

….but why?

When compared to the costs of florals, linens, rentals, and even attempts at “DIY” decor - custom-designed wedding paper is still one of the most cost-effective routes to go, when looking for a way to really personalize your ceremony & reception.

Need some suggestions on how to get more bang for your buck in the wedding stationery department? One

of our top recommendations is a menu card at each place setting. While brides are often quick to mark these off their list when making budget cuts, consider this - make them work double-duty!

We recommend adding at least one of the following to each menu card...

A personal "thank you" note to your guests
An "In Lieu of Favors" note, if you are making a charitable donation instead
An "Order of Events" listing for the evening
Fun facts (or even a word search or crossword puzzle!) about the couple
A "Don't Drink & Drive" note, with transportation suggestions for guests
An invitation to join you for a "Grand Exit" (i.e. sparklers or confetti toss) at the end of the reception

These small additions will also provide topics of conversation to your guest tables, which is perfect for the tables where you've paired guests that may not know each other. These little extras added to your menus will also keep guests informed and really show you've put thought into each individual place setting.

We guarantee that the extra attention to detail will not go unnoticed or unappreciated by your guests!

Some of our other top tips for adding personalized touches with affordable wedding paperie are....

Custom Signage throughout reception, bar area, and other wedding spaces (i.e. guest book area, favor table, restrooms, late-night snack table, etc.)
Seating Chart - a great (and affordable) statement piece for your reception entryway!
Tented Table Numbers - we recommend listing your wedding #hashtag on the back, and inviting guests to share photos throughout the night!

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Did you make good use of wedding paperie throughout your ceremony or reception? What are your top suggestions for brides & grooms out there who are struggling with a smaller wedding budget?

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I’m a country girl, small business owner, wife, mother of three, and a proud alumna of Purdue University (Boiler Up!).

Wondering what life is like for a busy mom with a graphic design & laser cutting business? My days are filled with pretty paper, blissful brides, half-finished sketchbooks, half-eaten lunches, and lots of cuddling with my little ones. I look forward to sharing with you all of life's fun happenings (both in & out of the studio) here on the blog!