Who doesn’t love getting extras? There’s nothing quite like shopping for something and finding a 20% off coupon, or scoring free shipping on your order, or getting a free gift with purchase. When shopping for your wedding, I know you are eager to find discounts with your order, free shipping, or any “extras” that will save you money or time. Getting deals on wedding invitations that save you money and time are valuable to have – and we could all use a little more of both. :) In this blog post, I’m showing you wedding invitation deals that save money and take your wedding up a notch.
Most people don’t know about these secret freebies, so I’m really excited to reveal secret deals that can save money on wedding invitations. Here they are!
Take Advantage of Off-Season Sales
• Order as early as possible and scope out the best sales beforehand.
The best months to buy wedding invitations is 6 to 9 months before the wedding. But if you order even a bit earlier than this, you’ll give yourself extra time to scope out some wedding deals and use promo codes to save money.
PRO TIP: Plan early using this calculator and add a month for an extra “sales buffer”.
Coupon Codes and Online Promotions
• Use promo codes and coupons. Do it!
Website Deals
Most online retailers accept coupon codes and online promotions for wedding invitations. They want you to use them! And you don’t have to waste time looking all over the web for promo codes. Instead, keep a bookmarked list of your favorite stationery store websites, since they typically list the code right on the top of their invitations page.
► For example, at Minted offers their promo codes on their wedding page at the top. If you bookmark their page, you’ll be able to check out deals and purchase when invitations are on sale to maximize your savings.
Social Media Discounts
Another place to look? Company social media pages! They’ll keep you updates right to your Insta or Facebook or Tiktok with the latest coupon codes as they happen.
E-mail Newsletters
Last but not least, make an email address solely for your wedding planning. Subscribe to newsletters of invitation companies you like so they’ll email you when they’re having a sale. It’s easy!
Now you’ll be able to maximize your savings when you’re ready to order.
P.S. If you’re not subscribed to ours, sign up here now – it’s free! We’ll keep you in the know! :)
Bulk Discounts
• Order everything at once! You’ll save on shipping costs of multiple orders.
Don’t order wedding invitations by themselves! Ordering wedding invitations in bulk with other stationery items – i.e. programs, menus, table numbers, place cards, seating chart, etc., all day-of stationery – can result in significant discounts. You’ll also enjoy the added benefits of crossing these items off of your to-do list early!
When you make a larger purchase, you can sometimes save on FREE shipping costs, which can truly add up in the long run for multiple orders.
Last but not least, if you are using a promo code that applies to all of the items in your cart, a bulk order can mean serious savings on everything. This is one of the big deals on wedding invitations most people miss out on, because they’re hyper-focused on ordering invitations by themselves. Order multiple pieces at a time and you’ll notice significant savings.
All-In-One Invitation Styles
• Get an alternative invitation style to save money.
When you’re shopping on a budget, an “all-in-one” invitation – like these – can save money by combining your invitation, RSVP card, and outer envelope into one folded design. This saves paper and money.
Here’s an example:
And you can see how it works via an animation below!
Free Extras: Envelopes, Addressing, and More
• Shop where you get the most extras
Certain stationery companies offer benefits such as personalized service, fast turnaround time, and extras like free addressing on envelopes. Some of the best potential deals on wedding invitations I’ve found are from Minted. They offer the following extras:
Free Guest Addressing
One major advantage of Minted vs. other stationers is the free guest addressing on the envelopes. Others require an extra fee, or the envelopes are delivered to you blank. This means you then either have to hire a calligrapher to do the addressing, or you’ll need to get fancy with your penmanship real quick. ;)
But receiving the envelopes with the addresses printed on them – included free with your order – is a special bonus most people overlook. This means you’re one step closer to getting the invites assembled and out the door, so you’ll stay on track. In addition, it eliminates errors that so commonly happen when hand-addressing them, not to mention messing up on cursive and having to start all over.
Free Envelopes
At Minted, your envelopes are included FREE with standard invitation orders. What an incredible bonus! This would normally add an extra cost to your cart, but they include them as a bonus. Plus, they’re not cheap envelopes: they’re nice, premium quality that seamlessly blend with your invites.
Matching Wedding Website
A wedding website has become the norm: guests have come to expect it as an extra part of the invitation. On it, guests can find a map for GPS, lodging and accommodations, shuttle information, dress code, your registry, and so much more. You can get a free wedding website from Minted that coordinates with your invitations and stationery pieces perfectly. Here’s one example by designer Susan Moyal.
Free Monogram Maker
If you want to add a personal touch or motif to your stationery, but you don’t have the design knowledge to do it, fear not! You can create a free monogram using their stylish maker. It’s available here and the results are incredible! Download the file and use it on coordinating accents, like menus, programs, table numbers, favor tags, and more.
Personalized Support
And here’s one we don’t see anywhere else: Wedding Concierge. It’s a free service you can use to ask questions with one of their professional invitation consultants. Sign up for a free consultation here and they’ll guide you on any invite design questions you may have.
FREE Samples
One of the biggest issues people have with invitations is ordering sight-unseen. You want to see and feel the quality for yourself before ordering dozens of invites, right? You can get a free sample kit to see what you like, figure out colors, foil accents, and more.
It’s not so difficult to save money when you know where to find wedding invitation deals! I hope this blog post helps you to save a little extra money where you can. If you need recommendations on where to find invitations, read: 7 Best Places for Cheap Wedding Invites. It outlines invitations, pricing, and what you can expect to pay. It’s a good read.
Hope it helps!
Chat soon-
xo
Emma
