More and more people are channeling their inner Martha Stewart these days and making their invitations. They want to give their events a special touch and want to save money. But are you really saving money with hand made invitations?
Not really when you examine all the costs.
First, you must purchase all the papers and materials. If you are doing a simple invite , then one sheet per invite won't break the bank. If you get more elaborate, vellum overlays, etc. your costs for paper alone can get out of control. Then there are size issues. What if your paper needs to be cut. That means every invitation has to be cut to size. Printing copies to ensure that the set up and lettering is okay.
Even after all that some of you are saying that's nothing, I can handle that. But the biggest cost to you is your TIME. Creating anywhere from 50 to 100 invitations by hand can take countless hours depending on your design.
Buying an invitation is as simple as opening a catalog and choosing your favorite. You can order a proof and know that the rest of the work is left in capable hands. In fact my company, Signature Soirees offers invitations by Carlson Craft and we'll come to you and help you select and order your invitations. Call us at 866-880-7902 to schedule a free appointment.
I am in no means saying don't make your own invitations, but before you take the plunge, consider your design, the number of invites needed and most importantly your time!
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