I am really happy with how my invitations came out. I mailed them today. They were a complete DIY project- I bought two packs of 100 invitations for $15 a pack at Michaels, and I designed and printed them myself. So, all together, a little less than $35 for 200 invitations, including r.s.v.p cards. Seriously, if you're looking for an area to save some moolah, try it out!!
My aunt actually decorates cakes for a living, so she's making mine for free. I drew her a rough sketch of how I want it to look... a square 4 layer cake with teal icing and sugar glitter crystals. I also bought lime and orange wooden roses to decorate around it (I opted out of real because I figured they'd wilt in the heat).
So, I suppose I can save on a lot of things... but ironically, the alcohol is probably going to be the most expensive thing at our reception. I don't drink, in fact, I can't stand the smell of alcohol... but Nick's family drinks like they breath the stuff. 3 kegs (at $150 a pop, ridiculous), and various amounts of vodka, etc... oh geez.
