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Your wedding can be one of the best days of your life, but it does not have to be one of the most expensive. There are many ways to save money. A good place to start is with the invitations. One way to save is printing the invitations yourself. Do not worry – homemade does not need to look cheap!

Many couples overspend their wedding budget by 15-20%, so saving on any item possible can help you stay within your budget.

When planning your invitations, there's nothing wrong with being non-traditional. For example, forget the invitation lining paper. Go with a single paper. Use 80 lb paper and a simple ink jet printer.

Stick to a standard mailing size. Square envelopes cost more to mail.

Your invitation sets the mood for this most special day. Craft stores sell stock paper and envelopes in many designs and colors. They have kits with everything you need. Do-it-yourself not only saves you money, but allows the invitations to be exclusively you. You have an almost limitless combination of colors, textures, and designs.

Use a single hole punch and ribbons to adorn the invitation. The ribbon color can correspond with your wedding colors. Check the craft store for more decorating ideas, such as scrapbooking items. Stamps are also a great idea, also available at your local craft store. Envelope seals or stickers make a beautiful final touch.

Many couples are choosing ideas such as photo cards. This is a nice option for weddings where children are involved.

Most wedding invitation kits contain printing templates and instructions. What you print on the invitation is up to you. The web has many sources of versions and ideas. Check them out and then come up with one that suits you. You can be more formal "the honor of your presence" or casual "the pleasure of your company". Begin the invitation with the names of who will be hosting the wedding. This may be the parents "Mr. and Mrs. John Smith or the couple, Mary Jane Smith and John Scott Holloway.

For formal and informal formats, there are etiquette rules that are normally followed. Spell out dates, such as Sunday, the twenty-eighth of December, two thousand nine at six o'clock in the evening. Include directions and possibly a map. Do not put a period at the end of sentences and do not use abbreviations. Use proper names such as Anthony instead of Tony, unless Tony is their given name!

Just keep in mind that this is your wedding – have fun and do it your way!

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Source by Janet B Pearson