How to Save Money on Your Wedding Invitations

We know from working with thousands of wedding planning couples that costs can very quickly start mounting up, especially once you’ve bagged those big-ticket items such as securing the dream wedding venue and catering. Depending on your budget it’s always a good idea to do a tonne of research and keep checking in with your figures before you start spending on all the super fun elements of your wedding. We happen to know of some savvy places where you save a bit of money along the way, which you can read here, How To Save Money When Planning Your Wedding. Invitations can be costly, especially if you’re planning a big celebration, but if you want to start saving money from the off, they’re actually a super simple place to start. Keep reading for some handy tips on how to save money on your wedding invitations which in turn will help you stay on track with your wedding budget.

Shop Around

Before you go ahead and order hundreds of that luxury gold foiled wedding invitation you fell head over heels for, do some shopping around first! There may be some great offers available with a local stationer or they may offer deals if you commission your invites, RSVPs and wedding day stationery with them too. Being able to be budget savvy at this early stage in your wedding planning journey simply means you’re already off to a great start when it comes to saving money on other essential areas for your special day.

Check and then check again

It would be more than a little stressful if your breathtakingly beautiful (and rather costly) handwritten calligraphy invitations included misspelt names or the wrong location address, so please check your proof…and then check again! It is always useful to ask someone else to check them for you too, just to make sure you have not missed anything significant. It will save you time and money; two very crucial things when planning your wedding day!

Prioritise and keep things simple

It can be incredibly easy to get swept up in the moment and choose the huge satin bow and crystal lettering because you simply couldn’t imagine your wedding invitations not having them! But before you steam ahead with all the bells and whistles, remember it could cost a huge amount more to upgrade and add on all those fancy extras. Keeping things simple will keep your wedding vibe classic and help save that important bit of cash for other essentials that could crop up unexpectedly before the big day.

Order more invitations than you need

Plan for the eventuality that some invites might get lost in the post or misplaced along the way so having some extras (we would recommend around 10% more), can save you time and money should you have to order more at a later date. Bulk orders will work out cheaper for the most part too.

Build Your Own Wedding Website at Say I do

The majority of modern wedding planning couples are now opting to create their own bespoke wedding website. At Say I do this is an easy and cost-effective way of informing your guests about all the important information relating to your big day. If you want to go 100% digital you can even send e-vites directly through the platform and keep all the information in one place. Directing guests to your custom wedding website by emailing them or sending messages via social media or WhatsApp can ensure they’re kept in the loop and can be a fun and personal way of inviting them to your special day.

Digital RSVPs

Your wedding website is basically the perfect place for guests to find out everything they need to know (and more) about your wedding, but it’s also a brilliantly intuitive way for guests to RSVP too. Collate the information in one handy hub, keep track of who’s coming and you can even request their dietary requirements too. This will ultimately save you loads of admin time and a future headache when it comes to adjusting catering logistics should your plans change. Doing it all online is a unique and personal way to plan a wedding, whilst cutting down on paper, saving some trees and some money! The best of both worlds!

Get Creative

If you are thinking of having a slightly more intimate wedding, getting creative could be a fun and personal way to invite your guests to your big day. YouTube tutorials are brilliant and can help show you how to create some beautiful invitations by hand. Whereas sites such as Etsy and Pinterest are bursting with wedding inspo for all tastes and styles. Handmade invitations may take time but they could be fairly cost-effective and are undoubtedly a thoughtful way of connecting with your guests ahead of the wedding celebrations.

We hope this feature has given you some ideas on how to save money on your wedding invitations. There are so many options out there to help cut down some of those wedding costs, and remember that whichever way you choose to invite your guests, your invitations will be a sneak peek into the vibe of your impending wedding day so make them beautiful and reflective of you.