ShareThisQ: Any budget-friendly options for our wedding stationery?A: While many stationery suites can be costly, several fine stationery companies have developed less expensive lines. Most recently, Crane & Co. released a fresh new line of high-quality, low-cost invitations called Chloe B. These sets can be found in local paper stores and online.Also, consider your printing options. You'll save dollars if you opt for laser printing or thermography over costly letter-pressed invites. For the crafty bride, check out the endless online options from vendors like Paper Source that offer do-it-yourself kits with step-by-step directions. Just keep in mind that DIY projects are time-consuming, so don't commit until you're sure that you're up to the challenge.(Carley Roney, co-founder and editor in chief of The Knot, the nation's leading wedding resource, advises millions of brides on modern wedding etiquette at www.theknot.com.)(Distributed by Scripps Howard News Service, http://www.scrippsnews.com)
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