Wedding Invitations & Stationery for the Creative Bride on a Budget

So, your big day is quickly arriving. It’s hard to believe, but it’s the day you’ve dreamed about since you were a little girl, you’re nearly hitched! As a soon-to-be Mrs., you’ve got a lot on your plate-picking out the perfect dress, deciding on table decorations, researching places to hold the reception, and as you certainly know, this list is never-ending. You probably never imagined all the little details that go into planning this big day, not to mention the cost of these little details.

I know exactly how you feel as I was a bride myself just a few short months ago, and like so many others out there, I was hardly blessed with an open-ended budget. My husband and I footed most of the bills ourselves, so finding ways to save on wedding essentials was, well … essential. While it can be hard to skimp on certain areas, namely food, venues and entertainment, there are areas where your creativity can leave a few extra bucks in your pocket. For my husband and I, this area was our wedding stationary … invitations, RSVPs, direction cards, etc. After designing all of our wedding materials and getting such a positive response from lots of guests, I thought, ‘Wow, inexpensive and apparently impressive!’ My idea to help all future budget-conscious brides began to form, and today that idea is called Nearly Hitched.

So, what is it that separates Nearly Hitched from the thousands of other invitation vendors out there? Well, there are a few things. First, I work with brides one-on-one to develop wedding stationary that is unique for their big day. So, the chances of your best friend’s cousin’s younger sister’s friend having the same invitation as you is nada. Most brides like to have the final say in the details of their big day, and this should be no different with their invitations. As a bride, you shouldn’t be forced to pick from 3 pre-determined colors that neither match nor complement your wedding colors. With Nearly Hitched, the designs, colors and fonts all have endless possibilities. Another advantage of Nearly Hitched is that, well … it’s just me! One designer, that’s it. No middle men which means that if you have a problem, question or concern, you’ll be working one-on-one with the
person who is personally designing your invitations and materials. We will work together to come up with a style and design perfectly suited for your big day.
So you might be thinking, ‘Wow, sounds great but not cheap.’ I must say, I do enjoy proving girls wrong on the thought. I honestly enjoy the work and love the creative freedom. By working together, we can come up with materials that are not only unique to your wedding day, but also materials that won’t deplete your budget. And let’s face it, in times like this a few extra bucks in your pocket is something to feel good about.

Guest Post by Ashley McClure of www.nearlyhitched.com