When it comes to throwing the kind of wedding your friends and family members will be talking about for years, there’s no denying you and your sweetheart will have to spend a great deal of money. With this in mind, it’s no wonder you’re considering cutting some things out of the budget, including engagement photos. Since an engagement photo session can easily run past the $1,000 mark (even the $2,000 mark, depending on where you live), you and your fiancé figure you can put that money towards a few extra dinner plates at the reception.
However, don’t let the idea of saving a few extra dollars stop you from enjoying engagement photos. There are plenty of ways you can incorporate engagement photos into your wedding without paying extra. So if you and your fiancé are debating about having engagement photos, here’s what you need to know:
- Engagement photos are sweet, sentimental, and far more casual than traditional wedding photos. This is why so many couples opt to use their engagement photos as backdrops for save the date cards and magnets. It’s a great way to personalize these cards as well as let the world know how in love you are.
Using your engagement photos for save the date cards and magnets is incredibly easy. If the company is online (like www.savethedateforless.com), all you have to do is upload the photo of your choice to the website, order your ideal number of cards, and type in personal information for the cards. Your save the date cards will be ready before you know it – and you might even save a significant amount of money as opposed to going to a traditional printer!
- Your engagement photos can also be used as a really cool way for your guests to wish you and your now-husband a happy life together. To do this, simply send your favorite engagement photo to a photo lab (www.mimosadigital.com can help). Have the lab use the photo to create a mat or a larger picture that can be placed on a prominent table during the reception. While you and your honey take wedding pictures, your guests will be able to sign the mat with their well-wishes. Take this picture home after the wedding to enjoy a truly amazing memento courtesy of your engagement photos!
Engagement photos represent a special time in your life – so be sure to enjoy them! You’ll also enjoy saving money on your save-the-dates. Remember to ‘like’ us on Facebook to get FREE return address printing! Hurry, this deal ends October 31, 2012, so don’t miss out on this amazing offer!
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