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Mrs. Spider, New York Age and Occupation: 27, Paralegal Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Advisor Research Engagement Date: December 30, 2005 Wedding Date: October 2006 Venue: Jericho Terrace - Long Island, NY About Me: My favorite parts of wedding planning are DIY projects and figuring out ways to incorporate old traditions into a modern affair.
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When I said we’re really nickel and diming this wedding, I wasn’t kidding. Every PENNY saved is like a little happy butterfly in my belly. Last night Mr. Spider came (begrudgingly) with me to Paper Presentation where I opened up my folder of printed price lists from MyGatsby.com and NotFromaBox.com and compared every last element of the invitation we want to create. Then I went home and charted my findings on an Excel spreadsheet:

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Prices in BOLD are per order.

The price difference (customized) is $1.52 per invitation.

The price difference for a complete match is $0.94 per invitation.

THE CLEAR WINNER IS THE MyGatsby.com and Paper Presentation ROUTE.

NotFromaBox.com would be a one-stop-shop deal and has a more user friendly website, but offers less color options than MyGatsby.com and Paper Presentation. Either way, the invitations still require assembly and our own added touches ie. embellishments and a Chinese insert we want to include for some of our guests.

11 Responses to “Nickels and Dimes and PENNIES oh my…”

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Andi says:

oh dear god….you guys are CRAZY. ahahahah. i wish i had that type of discipline. i only have a vague idea of how much money i spent…..

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Christina says:

I love it! I’m like that too- with excel sheets and a calculator by my side. Thanks for sharing!

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Ariel says:

Excel all the way…!!
(except I did my invitations and thank you cards all at this one small print shop in LA… so didn’t have to count pennies…)

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Amy says:

wow you definitely did your research!

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Mrs. Bee says:

you really can’t plan a wedding without excel! =)

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J says:

You’re so organized! Thanks for sharing your experience!

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readingme says:

It’s so funny. I was looking at the same type of invitation and the same websites. Thanks for sharing what you’ve found! You’re the best!!!

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kanipark says:

now THAT’S organization… we had that but just for overall invitations, gifts, etc.

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Jennifer says:

Hi, Ladies!
If you want invitations like the ones you’re finding on mygatsby, etc. but don’t want to pay the astronomical prices give me a buzz! I am a stay at home mom who makes awesome invitations using the same paper suppliers as mygatsby and paper presentation. I’m happy to work with you in any way I can to make your wedding invitation dreams come true!

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Jessica says:

Thank you so much for displaying your research…you have no idea how much it helps others!!!


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Mrs. Spider Mrs. Spider, New York Age and Occupation: 27, Paralegal Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Advisor Research Engagement Date: December 30, 2005 Wedding Date: October 2006 Venue: Jericho Terrace - Long Island, NY About Me: My favorite parts of wedding planning are DIY projects and figuring out ways to incorporate old traditions into a modern affair.