The advantages and disadvantages of printed and handmade wedding invitations are important things to consider when shopping for your wedding stationery.
Considering the look you want to achieve will help you decide. Along with your budget and any time constraints.
printed wedding cards
One of the advantages of printed invitations is their consistency, each card will be almost exactly the same. For some couples this is very important as they want all stationery to match perfectly, especially for table stationery such as menus and place cards as they will be together on the same table. However, wedding invitations are only seen by each guest, and the guests are unlikely to see the cards received by the other guests.
Another advantage of printed wedding cards is speed. Printed invitations can usually be delivered much faster than handmade cards. Printed wedding stationery can be printed in an average of 5-15 business days.
handmade wedding invitations
Handmade wedding invitations are all individual and no two cards are exactly alike. This can be used to your advantage if you are making the cards yourself. You can create personalized invitations for each guest.
Most handmade cards have a three-dimensional feel. What I mean by this is that many printed designs are flat, without ribbons, bows, etc. However, handmade wedding invitations take advantage of different textures and materials to create the design. Embellishments include elements such as ribbons, lace, satin roses, paper flowers, 3D hearts, buttons, and much more.
Handmade cards by their nature take longer to make so you should expect delivery to take a bit longer. An average is around 3 to 6 weeks.
Handmade wedding invitations also tend to be a bit cheaper if you do it yourself. However, you need to consider the amount of time it will take to assemble the cards. If you have a large wedding, this can take a long time. It may be a good idea to consult a wedding stationer, as their experience means they can create the cards much faster.
