Photography by Amanda Hein
Wedding stationery can be hazardous to your budget. We asked Kara Underwood Gordon, owner and designer of Magnificent Milestones in Chicago, for some cautionary tips.
{1} Stick to one color ink. Two-color letterpress requires two runs and will add significantly to your costs. If you decide to stick to one color ink, you can add a colored envelope or liner to pull in your second color for less (and still look oh-so-chic)!
{2} Forgo RSVP envelopes. By using an RSVP postcard instead, you'll save on postage, extra envelopes and printing charges. Plus, it’s modern and memorable!
{3} Condense your inserts! If you have directions and accommodation info to convey to your guests, include it all on one insert--and strive for a unique look. It’s easier on your wallet and on your guests, who will have one less thing to keep track of.
{4} Only order as many inserts as you need (brides do sometimes forget!). If 25% of your guests are out-of-towners, order just that many accommodation cards, then use that extra money to add another color or another detail to invites.
—Susan Schneider
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