Wedding stationery is a hugely foreign entity for most couples, especially if a Facebook Event is about as far as party planning has gone for them in the past. Because it’s often the first interaction with paying for paper goods, it can be really tricky to determine exactly how much you should be spending. But that’s precisely why we’ve put together a cheat sheet of costings, so you can budget your RSVPs accordingly.
The Cost Of Custom
Wedding Invites
If you’re wanting something more bespoke, with custom illustration or hand-drawn calligraphy then this is going to come at a premium. This is simply because it means more complicated and time-consuming work for the stationery provider – particularly if you are designing them together over multiple collaboration sessions.
What should expect to pay for customised wedding invitations…
$700 to upwards of $1,000
Invitation by Iliya Invitations
Invitation by Iliya Invitations
The Cost Of
Wedding Invitations
From A Stationery Store
The advantage of shopping in a physical store is that you have the chance to get your hands on the paper, feel the stock and really understand the size and texture of each piece. As these are more-likely mass-produced, you’ll be able to snag them at a cheaper price – particularly if you catch them in a sale!
What should expect to pay for wedding invitations from a stationery store…
Between $4 (digital print) and $7 (speciality print) per card
Invitation by State Of Elliott
Invitation by State Of Elliott
The Cost Of
Wedding Invitations
From Online Printers
While there are an array of online marketplaces to acquire wedding invitations (such as Etsy), when talking about classic online printers like SnapFish and VistaPrint you can usually get a pretty good price. However, keep in mind that sometimes these printing prices don’t include templates or design services, so you may need to rope in your Graphic Designer mate to help out with the style and dimensions.
What should expect to pay for wedding invitations from online printers…
Around $2 to $3 per stationery suite (invitation, envelope and RSVP card)
Wedding Stationery
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ILIYA is built on a foundation of love, beauty, memories and most importantly family. We’re professional storytellers and are here to combine, enhance and perfectly intertwine your story and vision through originality and custom based concepts.
BY KATIE STOW
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Editor of One Fine Day
