A Better Way to Budget

When it comes to saving money on wedding expenses, most brides think that DIY projects are the only option. But don't be fooled! Sometimes DIY projects end up costing the same (if not more) in supplies, not to mention taking up a LOT of your time.

Instead of risking the quality and style of your wedding decor, here are a few alternative ideas to put ease on your wedding budget....

1) Get married in the "off season" - many venues, DJs and photographers offer discounted services between the months of November through March.

2) Ask your seamstress to create a veil to match your dress. This will save you a small chunk of change.

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3) Stick with wedding flowers that are in-season - these will most likely be grown locally, cutting down on your floral costs.

5) When working with your stationer to create your invites, keep it simple! A flat-panel invitation set & envelope will most likely only require a single first-class stamp. Compared to postage costs of much more elaborate and bulkier invitations, this will help put ease on your stationery budget.

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5) Before you go out and buy your bridal jewelry, check with your mother, grandmother, and other female family members about heirlooms or other pieces you might be able to wear for your big day. Not only will it save you some money, it will be your something old AND something borrowed!

Have more great money-saving tips for brides-to-be? We'd love to hear from you - feel free to share them below!

A {Sweltering} Week in Review

This week has been an interesting one, to say the least!

The craziness began on Tuesday morning, waking up to a house that was 82 degrees at 8:00am. Followed quickly by the realization that our entire A/C unit decided to break down during the hottest days of the year. No worries, though. After 2 days & a {stupid expensive} installation bill, we were back up and running with a new A/C unit by Wednesday evening.

We also discovered this article on Thursday, which features one of our May couples who were wed in the Cape Cod area {I spy a signature Interprintations program in one of those photos!}. Don't you love their subtle tribute to their love of sports? =)

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We've also started adding more wedding stationery & gift set designs to our Etsy shop. So if you're planning a wedding, party, shower, or just need some gift ideas....be sure to keep checking back for this season's hottest designs. =)

Then the week ended on quite a fabulous note - we delivered reception stationery this afternoon to the historic Stutz building downtown, where one of our couples, Laura + Jeff, are getting hitched this evening. We walked into one of the prettiest receptions we've seen this season. The creative talent of the Boldly Chic Events team never ceases to amaze me, and I can't wait to share photos of this one!!

Lastly.......don't forget that we still need your help! Click the link below to vote & help keep us #1 in Indianapolis. {Voting is only open a few more weeks!}

Mark Your Calendars: IGH Premiere Party Bridal Show

Are you newly engaged? Do you live in central Indiana? Then mark your calendars for this fabulous event on August 24th!

Enjoy a delicious cocktail & great giveaways, as Indy's premiere wedding professionals provide inspiration & advice on the wedding planning process. {We'll be there with tons of stationery inspiration & ideas, so be sure to stop by & say hello!}

The event will be hosted at the Community Life Center, an up-and-coming venue in the Indy area. Tickets are $5.00 when purchased in advance, or $10 at the door.

To RSVP, please visit:
http://www.snappening.com/event/indy-getting-hitched-premiere-party-bridal-show

This event is being hosted by Indy Getting Hitched

We need your vote!

It's that time of year again - the Indy Channel's A-list voting is now open!

As you probably know, we earned the title of "Best Invitations in Indy" last year - and we owe it ALL to our friends & fans who voted!

You can help us hang onto our #1 title this year by clicking the icon above to vote. Every vote counts, so be sure to pass it along to your family & friends! =)

And if you're in the Indy area...be sure to check out all of the other categories! This contest truly represents the best of the best in the city.

A month of many changes

I hope everyone had a great 4th of July holiday!

I had such a great time with my husband's family in Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge, where we stayed in the lovely Sunrise Ridge resort.

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With 6 adults and a 2-month-old in tow, we snagged a full-size condominium all to ourselves! This beautiful resort is nestled right up in the Smokey Mountains, providing us with breathtaking views {and some crazy winding roads}. It was definitely a nice change of pace, even if only for a week.

....and while it was great to have a few days of no work & all play, I was anxious to get back to the studio & get caught back up on orders. =)

Our return from vacation was bittersweet, however, as the post office down the road is now closed {as of 7/1}. No more 1-mile daily trips up the road to mail out orders......now I have to trek all the way over to Clermont to send orders out. Ok, ok.....it's probably only a 5 mile {10 minute} drive. But I've been SO spoiled these past few years!! I'm really going to miss the proximity and the friendly staff at our "small town" Bridgeport post office. =(

Some more changes happening - we recently updated our custom design & ordering process. Be sure to read up if you're planning on scheduling a consultation soon!

We'll also be making some additional website edits over the next few weeks, so stay tuned to the site for more photos, product lines and upgrade options! =)