UPDATED 2019
When you think of cheap wedding invitations, what do you envision? Maybe something arts and craftsy looking? Am I right? Not anymore! Today we’ll tell you where to find affordable invitations from the best sources in the industry. If you are on a strict wedding budget, you’ll find some resources below to save even more money. These gorgeous options will ensure you don’t forget a thing when sending invites and you’ll be excited to send them out — no one will be the wiser about how much money you saved! ;) Go, you!
Today’s cheap invitations don’t have to look like you got a bargain or scored a hefty discount. We’re telling you where to buy affordable invitations for your wedding that will make a great impression on your guests and save you money.
The trick is not how much you spend but where you find your invitations. Some places offer better prices for additional pieces, like RSVP cards and even bonuses like free addressing on your envelopes. To help, we’re rounding up nine of the best places to buy inexpensive invitations for your big day.
On to the list!
Where to Buy Cheap Wedding Invitations
Here’s our list for the best places to buy cheap wedding invitations online that look beautiful.
1. Etsy
Etsy has a variety of invitation styles that range from very cheap to luxurious. You can actually separate your search by price on the left-hand sidebar when you search their website. As a bonus, new invites are added daily, so it’s no wonder couples love Etsy for cheap yet custom wedding invites (and everything else).
Whether you want printed invitations or a custom invitation you can print yourself, you’ll find it there. There are dozens of themes, colors, typography, paper choices, templates, styles, and more to choose from.
There are way too many beautiful designers to name them all, but here are a few that are trending right now. to give you some ideas. These cheap wedding invitations from Whimsical Prints are always a hot-selling invite design for fall and come in at only $1 each.
These kraft paper invitations are always a great option (from White and Kraft):
And these cheap invitations from Smiling Tag:
Invitations like these from Noted Occasions can be printed or purchased as a template/digital file. This means you can buy the digital version and edit it however you like to print at home. This will save you a lot of money. Sandy is awesome to work with and can help you with every step along the way (even if you have no idea how to edit the template!)
-Shop more finds on Etsy here.
With the millions of people who already use Amazon for its convenience of products, it’s no wonder wedding invitations is one of their most-searched products.
To find the most affordable wedding invitations you want to send, though, you have to do a little digging… and that’s where the Amazon Handmade invitations category will inspire you.
Ever since Amazon launched its Handmade section, I’ve been pretty impressed with the products offered, especially affordable ones. Skip the fill-it-in-yourself invitations, which are best suited for bridal showers or engagement parties; instead, opt for printed invitations and use filters in your search to keep things simple (choose Prime, if you have it, and limit the cost to “$25 and under”. We’ve found tons of cheap wedding invitations here for under $1 each.
3. Minted
Minted is the go-to for beautiful, independent-artisan designed invitations. Here you’ll find a plethora of invitation sizes, styles, and accouterments to coordinate with your theme and budget. There’s a budget bride section with invites around $1.50 each. They now offer their new All-In-One Invitations that will save you time and money since no envelope is required at all! This particular invitation folds and seals in one, while still making an impression.
In addition, we love how you can pick a wedding invitation design to apply to other areas of your wedding such as coordinating table numbers, place cards, menus, escort cards, and more — even thank you cards for after the wedding.
When you’re already looking to save money on invitations, it’s important to see what other extras you can find. At Minted, you can get FREE address printing (so you won’t have to hand-address them, yet they’ll look very professional). Another fave? A FREE wedding website (that looks stunning, tbh).
Check out the full collection of invitations here.
They also offer a dedicated bride on a budget collection with affordable wedding invitations, enclosures, and more here.
4. Zazzle
I never knew how many beautiful yet cheap wedding invitations were available on Zazzle until recently. They work with handcrafted designers to offer designs in their showcase and many of them are great for budget brides. You can shop them on Zazzle here.
5. Shutterfly
You already know David’s Bridal for their huge collection of wedding dresses and sales on top of sales; but did you know Shutterfly is also a great budget option for invitations? You can find a vast selection of cheap wedding invitations as low as $ 1 each. Start browsing here (note: Invitations by David’s Bridal was sold to Shutterfly; invites are now available here.)
6. Vista Print
Vista Print has come a long way since it launched as a business print store. They used to offer business cards and flyers, and now they’ve expanded rapidly to include wedding invitations, save the date cards, announcements, and more. We planned a wedding for a couple recently who chose Vista Print because they had the cheapest wedding invitations and they turned out awesome. Check out their collection here.
7. Paper Source
Paper Source has some of the prettiest templates, gifts, calendars, etc. I’ve ever seen. You need to check them out for your budget wedding invitations. They always have deals going on such as bulk discounts on envelopes and paper, so you can even get supplies for printing your invites. They have a massive collection of printable invites, as well. Check out their collection here.
8. Basic Invite
One of the simplest, yet easiest-to-use sources for cheap invites! Customizable and TONS of designs to choose from, and so affordable! Check them out here.
9. Affordable wedding invitations sent digitally
Who says you need to send paper invitations at all? I mean, I love paper invitations as much as the next person, but if you are seriously looking to cut costs, a place like The Paperless Post or Greenvelope are great alternatives.
You can send free wedding invitations by email using designer templates from people like Vera Wang, Rifle Paper Co., and my fave, Kate Spade. :)
BONUS: Print your own cheap wedding invitations
-Visit Greenvelope here
-Visit Paperless Post here
You can print your wedding invitations thanks to artisans who create printable invites; just buy the custom design and print at your local print shop. This is a great option for brides who want to print many invitations because you aren’t charged per invitation, but rather as a design fee for unlimited prints. You can buy printable invites here.
One of my go-to places for cheap wedding invitations you can print yourself is ViolaMirabilisDesign on Etsy. Not only are they awesome to work with, but there are SO MANY designs to choose from. You can have them printed for you, or opt for the design file to print yourself. Here’s a really popular template — their “I Do, Me Too” style:
For example, these printable invitations are from AquarelaPrintables and you can get a full suite for around $26. Or, just order the invitation itself for around $11 and print as many as you’d like! You can get wedding invitation paper like this and take to your local print sop (like FedEx, Kinko’s or The UPS Store).
Another design I adore:
For more printables, click here.
So, what do you think of these cheap wedding invitations? Did we help you find a good deal? Tell us in the comment section! We’d love to hear from you.
Happy Planning!
xo
Emma
