Save Money with Printable DIY Wedding Invitation Kits

Purple handmade invitation kit from Gartner Studios. This is the one we used for our rehearsal dinner invitations.

In today’s economy, frugality is more important than ever. And one of the best ways to stretch your wedding budget dollars is to include as many do-it-yourself projects as possible. One great DIY option that can save you some green is printing your very own wedding invitations, rather than having a stationery custom print them [...]

Create Your Own Wedding Photo Book with DIY Software

books-featured

As anyone who knows me can tell you, I love stories. I love telling them, listening to them, and sharing them. Stories are everywhere, too: whether around a campfire, in a book, on the movie screen, with friends over dinner…even at work in the neighboring cubicle, borne on all-too-audible gossipy whispers. The love of a [...]

Cardgirl DIY: Online Resources for DIY Wedding Stationery

Paperfish_Designs_Invitation-featured

Have you been searching for wedding invitations and stationery, but aren’t satisfied with the options out there? If you love working with your hands and designing with paper, and if you have enough time (or assistance) available, then you may want to consider creating your own wedding stationery yourself. After all, you can’t get any more [...]

{DIY} Photo Booth Style Save-the-Dates & Invites

photo-booth-wedding-invitation-julia-jon

It’s very easy to create your very own photo booth styled save-the-date cards or wedding invitations.  You don’t necessarily need to be in an actual photo booth to get the same results; all you need is a little creativity!  Set up a backdrop with either sheets or curtains and have a tripod or some other support for your camera. [...]

Save the Date… and your money!

save-the-date-example-featured

Save the Dates–they’re not required, but would be a courteous gesture to your guests, especially for couples who hope to have out-of-towners attend, or are planning a destination wedding. So maybe you’re thinking that you’re already shelling out the cash for fancy invitations, or will be spending a lot of time on DIY invites, do [...]