Invitations to any occasion
Most Save the Dates and a basic two-piece invitation suite ( invitation + reply card) will require the standard “Forever Stamp ” rate of $0.50 per piece, a one-cent increase for first class postage .
Ways to Save Money on Wedding Invitations Make Your Own. This is probably the most obvious way to save money on invitations , but it’s often overlooked. Enlist a Crafty Friend. Use Your Own Cardstock. Skip Engraving and Embossing. Simplify. Use a Standard Envelope. Shop Around. Start Looking Early to Score a Deal.
Here’s our list of the best places to buy cheap wedding invitations that look beautiful. Cheap Wedding Invitations Etsy. Amazon Handmade. Minted. Zazzle. Shutterfly. Basic Invite . Greenvelope. Printable wedding invitations .
between $400 and $650
The U.S. Postal Service makes it easy for you to buy the wedding stamps you want. Currently, a single Forever stamp can be used for an invitation weighing up to one ounce. If your invitation is extra bulky, especially with your RSVP card and envelope inside, you ‘ll want to weigh your envelope before sending it out.
When your guests receive your wedding invitation, make it easy for them to RSVP by having a stamp already on the card. If your address is included, too, they have no excuse not to drop the card in the mail right away.
Benefit from our envelope printing service to create a more cohesive presentation for wedding invitations and other more-formal occasions. Choose custom cards or invitations to suit any celebration, such as baby shower invitations , birthday invitations , thank you cards , and holiday cards .
$5,000 to $8,000
Printing your own invitations may be more affordable than having them printed by a pro, but it doesn’t always mean it will be faster. Be sure to give yourself time, grace, and patience when printing at home, because it can get a little complicated.
Below, 5 places to order wedding invitations online. Minted. As one of the largest marketplaces for wedding invitations online, the key to Minted’s success is their wide breadth of talented designers. Zola. Zola is a one-stop shop for wedding planning, which includes invitations . Paper Source. Artifact Uprising. Zazzle.
Tradition dictates that the bride’s name always comes first , whether on save the date cards , wedding invitations or anything else. This is because the bride’s parents are usually the hosts, paying a greater share of the expenses.
We recommend ordering your invitations 4–6 months in advance, so that you have ample time to assemble and address them before mailing them out (6–8 weeks in advance). For help, see our guide on addressing wedding invitations .
Proper Assembly: Step 1: Lay your wedding invitation down with the wording facing up. Step 2: Place your reception card, wording side up, on top of the invitation . Step 3: Tuck your response card, wording side up, under its envelope flap and place on top of the reception card.
Bride and family pay for bride’s dress, veil, accessories and trousseau (read: lingerie and honeymoon clothes). Groom and family pay for groom’s outfit. All attendants pay for their own clothing, including shoes. (Here’s a list of the bridesmaid expenses the bridal party is expected to cover.)
Newlywed couples who hired a photographer to capture the beautiful moments of their big day spent between $2,095 and $2,556 on average for their wedding photography (not including videography).