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Are you ready to take your wedding invitations to the next level without breaking the bank? I hear you!

Wedding invitations account for this much of your wedding budget, so it’s no surprise that couples are looking for ways to minimize cost without sacrificing quality.

In addition, some couples want to get that extra wow factor when guests open up their invitations. You want your invitations to stand out in the mailbox amongst the others this year. When you choose a few stylish “extras”, you’ll make a most memorable first impression on guests.

If you want to make your wedding invitations look high-priced and stand out amongst the many invites in mailboxes next year, look no further. In this blog post, you’ll learn easy methods to take invitations from boring to beautiful and look pricey — without the hefty price tag.

These wedding invitation accessories will add beauty without the bulk, even on a budget. Let’s get started!

PRO TIP: You needn’t add all of these accents to your invitations; just one or two will do the trick! You don’t want to overwhelm your invitations. ;)

Here are the top elements that make wedding invitations look pricier, without adding too much bulk and cost to your overall invitation order.

To make your wedding invitations stand out, add any of the following elements for a one-of-a-kind touch.

1. Use a Personalized Return Address Stamp.

When you add a personalized stamp to your invites, it looks nicer and more cohesive vs. hand-writing each return address or printing them on a label (a big no for wedding invite etiquette).

My favorite place to buy return address stamps is Etsy, due to its price, quality, and supporting handmade artists. One place I love is PaperPeach, which offers a nice collection of stamp styles and designs that aren’t boring — and aren’t overpriced, either.

This calligraphy return address stamp will instantly make wedding invitations look more extravagant and stand out in the mailbox. Plus, you’ll enjoy using your custom stamp for years to come on everything from birthday cards to holiday cards — yep, even find myself using a custom stamp to send in the water bill. ;) Ha!

2. Add a Wax Seal.

One of the easiest ways to make invites look luxurious is with a wax seal to close the envelope. You’ll still lick the envelope and seal it, but the wax seal will be added to the back of the envelope as an additional seal. It is mostly for looks and, let’s be honest, it looks amazing!

You don’t have to get a wax sealing kit (although you can here if you wish).

Instead, you will use wax seal stickers: a time and cost-effective way to get the look for less.

You can get custom wax seals for your wedding invitations by buying them here from Minted. Choose colors to match your color palette or choose a custom seal with your initials, the wording “With Love” or “Thank You”, and more here.

Buy them here.

3. Order Invitations with Gold Foil.

One of the easiest ways to make wedding invitations stand out is with gold foil accents.

The elements you select for your invitation up the luxe factor in an instant, particularly gold foil. If you include real foil on your invitations, they’ll shimmer and shine in the light and look more expensive than a standard, non-foiled invite. You can shop foil-pressed invitations at Minted in a variety of styles, like the examples shown below.

4. Wrap the Invitation in Chiffon Ribbon.

You can add your own chiffon ribbon to wrap around the invitation and immediately make it look more expensive! You can buy chiffon ribbon from Ribbli or Vitalizart.

For more color options, click here.

5. Wrap the Invitation in a Vellum Paper Jacket.

These lovely vellum paper jackets are the easiest way to make invitations look more luxurious. You can buy vellum paper jackets in bulk for around $16 for a pack of 100 of them. These from Bright Creations Store have rave reviews on quality and will give you that look you crave for less.

6. Add a Belly Band.

And last but not least, one of the easy ways to make invitations stand out is with a belly band, a small strip of paper that wraps around your invitation and holds it — and enclosures — together securely. It makes for a lovely presentation!

You can order belly bands with your invitations here or you can order them separately to complement an existing invitation style. Just select a design here that will match the colors or theme of your invite.

And there you have it: the best ways to make invitations look more expensive! I love these accents: what do YOU think?

Happy Planning!

xo
Emma