Wedding Invitations From Etsy

Tropical Ideas by "beyonddesign" on Etsy

One of the worst kept secrets in the wedding industry, domestic or destination is that vendors take some liberties with pricing given to excited brides. One area of the wedding where inflated prices are rampant is invitations. Details are so important when picking out invitations and stationary for the wedding, that stores like Paper Source quote 100 invitations including RSVP cards at nearly $1,200.

The best advice I got on this subject was to look for a freelancer who will produce the same quality at a much lower cost. As I found out, if a bride is willing to do a little bit of work online though, she can take advantage of the plethora of freelance options. I saved money at $7 an invite with RSVP cards included. For 100 invitations, you would save a total of $500. This can go towards the evening’s entertainment, such as the band or the dj. 

Passport Books from "beyonddesign"

Where to start looking? Wedding invitations on Etsy. This is probably where your search is going to end. Ginger O’Hara of Beyond Design on Etsy is one of the many choices available. Working as an independent designer, she is very flexible with her designs, responsive when you need her and is full hands-on when it comes to making revisions and perfecting the invitations. This is a huge advantage over working with an established invitation store. You can rest assured that she is going to provide superior service as her success is only as good as her reviews, and you will have the chance to give your feedback where she is advertising.

Keep in mind that since a freelancer is an individual and not a store churning out hundreds of invites at a time, you will notice the personal touch. They also seem to show a lot more gratitude for your business than your average Paper Source staff.

Quality, creativity, prompt attention, and a personal touch are all offered in the budding industry of the freelance designer. So, why not save a few extra bucks and share a couple’s massage on your honeymoon instead?