Let's face it, most of us are only going to get the chance to send out wedding invitations once in our lives (fingers crossed). So that means there can be a lot of pressure to come up with a unique way of asking friends and family to save the date - especially when you're working within a budget! Here are some awesome invitation ideas that won't break the bank because they use lovely and affordable promotional goods.

1) Customised Wedding Balloons

Custom printed balloons make fantastic additions to invitation cards or gift baskets. Have your wedding date, names and vital information printed in one colour directly onto your balloon. The message will be seen clearly once your recipients blow the balloon up. This is a really smart budget option that still allows for some kookiness and fun!

2) Printed Invitation Chocolate

Another great idea is printing your wedding details on a custom chocolate wrapper. Alternatively you could have chocolate moulded with details and displayed in a transparent case. Either way, nothing quite says "big day" like chocolate just for you!

3) Personalised Keyring Torches

Finally this one is a little bit different from the norm! Customised mini metal flashlights are a great item to throw in with your paper invitations if you'd also like to leave your recipients with a lasting gift. While balloons and chocolate tend to be more on the disposable side, these little keylights will continue lighting up your invitees' lives long after the wedding is over.

So what do you think? Would you enjoy receiving this quirky goodies from your friends, or are there other ideas you like more? Let us know on Facebook or Twitter!

Wedding invitation ideas first spotted here: http://www.boredpanda.com/creative-wedding-invitations/