How to Choose Custom Invite Printing?

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If you are looking for a Physical/Hard Proof of your artwork:

1) Select ‘Hard Proof’ as your proofing option on our product order page.

2) After the order is placed, we will produce a physical sample, ship it to you, and wait for your approval before starting production.

3) If you don’t approve your proof and would like to cancel your order, we will give you a full refund minus the cost of producing the sample.

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Of course!We offer a free paper sample pack where you can request a generic booklet sample.If you are looking for a Physical/Hard Proof of your artwork:1) Select ‘Hard Proof’ as your proofing option on our product order page.2) After the order is placed, we will produce a physical sample, ship it to you, and wait for your approval before starting production.3) If you don’t approve your proof and would like to cancel your order, we will give you a full refund minus the cost of producing the sample.Call 800-655-5833 or email csr@greenerprinter.com for specific booklet

While hand-calligraphed save-the-dates and letterpress wedding invitations are undeniably elegant, they have one key drawback: These custom paper elements are undeniably expensive. We'll never say that outsourcing your big-day paper to a professional isn't worth it; choose an expert who knows what he or she is doing and your investment will pay off in spades. That being said, a budget is a budget—and if you're searching for ways to cut costs (and potentially make room for wedding details you consider top priority, like an open bar or a live band), forgoing the professional stationery route might be one of them. That's where DIY wedding invitations come in.

Meet the Expert

• Kate Weber is the owner and designer of West + Pine, an Etsy stationery shop.
• Lia Griffith is crafter, designer, and DIY lifestyle expert.
• Amy Gonzales is a designer at Smitten on Paper, a company that offers wedding and holiday stationery, as well as other paper goods.
• Christine Logan is a design consultant and owner of Logie Paperie; she has been designing wedding invitation suites for 20 years.
  

Printing your own wedding invitations at home is a budget-friendly alternative for couples who aren’t afraid of a little DIY work. Not sure where to start? You've come to the right place: Here, our experts walk you through the benefits of handling this pre-wedding task (which is often a breeze, since so many downloadable templates are available for minimal costs online!), what you need to know before you get started, and key printing tips (most of which involve choosing the correct paper and alignment).

DIY Wedding Invitation Benefits

There are plenty of talented stationers and graphic designers who will deliver downloadable files that can be customized and printed at home. For a fraction of the cost of a custom invitation suite and printing services, you can get a semi-custom invitation that will match your wedding's style and theme. "Cost is definitely the biggest benefit," says Kate Weber, owner and designer of West + Pine, a paper company focused on designing invitation templates for weddings and other special events. "This way you're not having to pay someone else to do the printing service."

According to Weber, printing your own invitations from a downloadable template gives you the option of finding an invitation design that suits your style, customizing it to fit your specific wedding information, and then quickly printing invitations on your own and shipping them off. "You could easily do it in an afternoon with the right planning," she says.

If this sounds like something you can handle, we've put together a guide to help you navigate the DIY wedding invitation route. Read on for 13 steps to consider, along with tips and tricks from the pros.