6 Reasons to Hire a Wedding Stationer Instead of DIY
When looking for ways to save money during wedding planning, many couples turn to their invitations first. Big mistake, I say.
Your invitations give your guests their first impression of what your special day will be like. They should effectively convey your theme, colors, and your ceremony's overall aesthetic while also providing necessary details about the day itself – not to mention spelling everyone's name and address correctly.
That adds a ton of pressure to your already-full plate!
Contrary to popular belief, many professional designers are remarkably affordable considering the immense stress their services lift from your shoulders. Here are my top six reasons why it's worth it to hire a wedding stationer to bring your vision to life.
1. Professional Design and Execution
Nothing is more frustrating than having a crystal-clear image in your mind and struggling to bring that vision to reality. Designing invitations is hard! Executing your design to an exacting standard is even harder.
Here are just a few of the services your stationer can incorporate when crafting your wedding stationery:
• Custom fonts, artwork, and graphics
• A stunning color palette that matches your theme
• High-quality, luxurious materials
• Staying on budget and working within your timeline
• Working directly with the printer to ensure impeccable quality
2. Efficient Use of Resources
Most people choose to DIY their invitations mistakenly thinking it will save money. However, once you factor in the cost of materials – including the cost of replacements during the inevitable trial-and-error phase – there's a good chance the difference in spending will be negligible.
Professional stationers have contacts that allow us to get deep discounts on materials. We have insider tips and tricks to get you the best bang for your buck. Plus, many vendors will only sell to professional designers, meaning you'll have access to better materials at a lower price than you would by going DIY.
3. Totally Customizable
One thing my clients always love about their custom wedding invitations is getting to walk away with a design that's unique to them and truly encapsulates their love – whether that means a monogram with a specific font or a watercolor painting of their pet.
Your invitations provide a chance to introduce guests who might not know both of you to your vibe as a couple. They're the first opportunity to share with your loved ones what makes the two of you you. Professional stationers can capture that individuality like no one else.
4. Cohesive Aesthetic Across the Board
You'll find that many designers don't stop at wedding invitations. We can also handle your programs, menus, signage, place cards, and anything else you need printed or posted. It makes a huge difference to the venue's elegance and visual appeal when all of these elements are consistent!
Moreover, using us as your one-stop shop for your wedding's branding saves money and time chasing down other vendors.
5. Impeccable Quality
No one becomes a professional wedding stationer on bluster alone. Our portfolios speak for themselves!
When you hire an expert, you're guaranteed a level of quality you'd be hard pressed to achieve on your own. Besides the design and materials, professional printing jobs just look better – you can tell the difference right away.
6. Saves Time
Designing, creating, printing, assembling, and packaging wedding invitations is more than a simple DIY project: it's a full-time job. I should know – it's literally my job!
Save yourself some time and tears by delegating the task to a professional. The more you outsource the tricky details, the more you'll be able to focus on getting pumped for the big day.
Swoon-Worthy Custom Wedding Invitations
A final thing to consider about your wedding stationery: it's one of the few keepsakes from your wedding that will truly last. Flowers wilt, decorations get thrown away, but that beautiful little card is an endless reminder of this once-in-a-lifetime celebration with your partner and loved ones.
Go ahead, picture it: a double frame with your favorite wedding photo on one side and your picture-perfect invitation on the other. What better memento is there?
There are so, so many more reasons to hire a wedding stationer instead of DIY, but I hope I've convinced you with these. Reach out to learn more about my design services and how I can help make your wedding dreams come true!
