As many parents know, Bar orBat Mitzvah invitations can be easily be one of the most expensive parts of the event. The invitation might set the initial mood for the event, and we all love getting cool looking invitations in the mail. However, at the end of the day, the invites are usually not what people remember.

Even when you spend a great deal of your budget on the invites, let’s face it- the range of Bar and Bat Mitzvah invitations you typically see can tend to look a bit dull. If your invitations just blend in with all the others, they probably will be soon forgotten.

There are some innovative and creative ways to create your Bar and Bat Mitzvah invitations that may actually make your invitations more memorable. Why not step away from the traditional invite format and do something fun and different? It is possible to save money on your invitations, and also create something that people will remember. You can set the tone for your event to be a little more “cool” and out of the mainstream.

Etsy is a popular shopping site that you might already know. The Etsy website sells all kinds of handmade items, and you correspond and purchase directly with the original artist. Most people know Etsy sells things like jewelry and crocheted scarves, but did you also know that Etsy sells crafted invitations?

You can search a term like “custom invitations” on Etsy , and find a variety of extremely cool invitations. The range of styles, prices and even materials is pretty endless. For Mitzvahs in particular, Etsy invitations make a fantastic alternative.

In addition to finding something extremely special, you will have the pleasure of communicating with the original artist. Many of these artists will be thrilled to know you are using their design for a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Templates are available, and artists are also willing to custom design invitations for prices much lower than what you might imagine.

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