Are you a thrifty bride?

If money’s tight, planning for a wedding or civil partnership can be tricky. Fortunately, we have a few cost-cutting ideas up our sleeves to save you money without forcing you to compromise your unique style.

Keeping it simple To keep the costs of your invitations down, cut all frills and simply send out your invite as a single card. This doesn’t mean you have to lose out on a beautiful design, you just re-think how you give your guests any extra information they might need. For example, instead of the common invite pack, think about giving your guests extra information via a follow up email or by having your own wedding or civil partnership website. Studio Belle can also offer a discount for those choosing a no frills design option.

Go digital We also run a digital invite service, delivering beautifully designed invites at a fraction of the cost of printed ones. The process is the same as that described in the design process section, except for the end result, which is delivered to you as a piece you can email to your guests rather than send by post. This is a cost-effective option – you save on printing, materials, postage and envelopes. Plus, it’s greener too!

Your guests can RSVP back via traditional mail or email. You can then order all the matching stationery items you need for your ceremony and reception.

Why not send your save the dates and thank you notes digitally too? Or use just one of the three options along with printed items.

N.B. If you do want to go ahead and send your ‘save the date’ reminders or event invitations digitally, then it's a good idea to check that you have up-to-date contact details for all your guests, just so no one misses out.