Monday, May 4, 2015

Trends: Postcards - A Budget Friendly Alternative for Wedding Stationery

 

A trend we’re seeing a lot of lately is postcards being used as wedding stationery. We love this idea as a way to skim a little off the top of your invitation budget! Whether you choose postcards for your save the dates or your RSVP card, sending a postcard will save you money and time! Here’s our list of top reasons why postcards are all the rage in wedding stationery!


Postage: 34 vs. 49
The current rate for a postcard is just 34 cents, while a regular stamp is 49 cents. While this might not seem like big differences in price, it can certainly can add up if you have a lengthy guest list!

Time Crunched Bride
For the bride that is crunched for time, postcards can be a great option for the simple fact that you’ll save time licking and stuffing envelopes! Simply write your guests’ names on the back, add a stamp and you’re good to go! If you want to save even more time, print labels with your guests information on them!

Adios Envelopes
Using a postcard is also budget-friendly because it eliminates the need for envelopes! You’ll save money by not needing to order envelopes and you’ll save a little weight on each one too!

Contact A Professional: Borders & Limitations
Did you know that there are certain rules that you have to use when mailing a postcard? There are certain size limitations and areas of the postcard that must remain free of any design or wording. Contact a wedding stationery professional when ordering your postcards to ensure that they won’t get sent back to you for violating any of those rules. We happen to know a good one ;)

Happy Planning!
xo Bling, Sparkles, Oh My!


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