9 Places to Buy Cheap Save the Dates

Wondering how much save the date cards should cost? They don’t have to be expensive! We’re sharing the top places to buy cheap save the dates. Read on for the scoop + subscribe for the latest to your inbox!

Are you newly engaged? Congrats! You may have some questions, like are save the dates necessary? Where can you buy cheap save the dates for your wedding? How much do the cheapest save the dates cost? What are some mistakes to avoid before sending them?! Ah, so many questions!

We receive inquiries about save the dates all the time and one of the biggest questions is simply: where can I buy affordable save the date cards?

In addition, where can you shop cheap save the dates is another big question that newly engaged couples want to know. Why pay more when you don’t have to?

Today we’re tackling both so you can see exactly where to shop for save the dates that are high in quality and low in cost. Plus, we’ll give you some guidelines on how much you can expect to spend on save-the-date cards so you don’t overspend.

How Much Do You Typically Spend on Save-the-Dates?

As a rule of thumb, you can expect to pay approximately $100 to $150 for 100 save the date cards. This is an estimate; the cost can be decreased if you opt for a smaller card (like a postcard) or increase if you choose a specialty style (like gold foil). In addition, save the date cards can be cheaper if you can find a coupon code or buy when there is a sale happening.

We’ve seen some save the dates that are still decent quality from here for as low as $0.75 each. On the other hand, we’ve seen some stunning cards that cost a bit more, averaging around $1.62 each for 100 cards from here. It all comes down to the style you want and how much you are able to spend per card.

How Far In Advance Should You Send Your Save-the-Dates?

You should send save the dates six to eight months before the wedding date. For a destination wedding, you can send them closer to nine months or twelve months.

How Much Do Save the Dates Cost for 100 People?

How much should you spend on save the dates for 100 guests? That’s a pretty common question and a great starting point.

At Zazzle as one example, you can get a simple save the date like this one by SincerelyByNicole for as low as $1.30 per postcard. With a quantity discount of 100 cards, you can get them for around $99.

There are frequent sales on Save the Dates often at the following stores:

• Zazzle

• Minted

• BasicInvite

Who Do You Send Save the Date Cards To?

You should only send save the dates to people who are absolutely, 100% invited to your wedding. :)

While it is ideal to send one to every guest on your list, sometimes your budget doesn’t allow for that and it’s OK. If needed, just send save the dates to close friends and family members who are definitely on your guest list.

It is also helpful to send them to guests who live further away, which allows them ample time to arrange travel accommodations well in advance.

If you’re unsure if he or she is on the official guest list, skip the save-the-date or wait until your guest list is finalized.

Where Can I Buy the Cheapest Save the Dates?

Here’s exactly where to get cheap save the dates online that are NOT cheap in quality.

These are the best save the dates Etsy, Zazzle, and independent artists are offering right now at the cheapest prices.

High-quality yet cheap save the dates aren’t hard to find, you just need to know where to look. Knowing how many cards you need to send (at least an estimate) will help when figuring out exactly how much you have to spend on save the date cards for your wedding.

1. Minted

You may think Minted is more pricey because the quality is top-notch, but you can find really cute and affordable save the dates from their amazing collection. Here are some of our favorite designs at budget prices — really!

You can get affordable save the dates by purchasing a postcard style. This saves you some money because you don’t need envelopes; in addition, postage for postcards is much cheaper. These cheap cheap save the dates are only about $1 each.

They offer cheap save the date magnets in addition to petite-sized cards, non-photo, and photo save the date cards. You can find them all here and price it out to suit your budget.

2. Zazzle

Zazzle offers cheap save the dates with many cards under $1. The best part? They frequently offer sales (there’s one happening now at the time of publication). That takes an additional percentage of savings from your total, which is already an awesome deal.

From standard cards to postcards, they offer some of the cheapest save the dates we’ve seen anywhere. You can browse their newest designs here and stock up on cards with huge savings.

3. Basic Invite

One of the best places to get save the date cards cheap is BasicInvite, who offers cards with customizable color options. There are thousands of designs just waiting for you to add your own personal touches. You can even buy acrylic or clear save the dates, which add a little something extra to your stationery. Browse the entire collection here.

4. Blush Paperie Shop

Many couples are turning toward make your own save the date cards to cut costs. One of the ways to do so is with the help of a designer: in this case, BlushPaperieShop to the rescue! They offer affordable save the dates you can print yourself with the assistance of a pre-made template in their shop. They offer many designs to suit any style.

As a bonus, when you get save the dates you can print yourself, you can determine how many you print at a time to control costs. And if/when you decide to send more, you can print them on-demand.

5. VistaPrint

Many couples I know choose VistaPrint for cards and cheap save the date magnets. As an example, I bought my save the date magnets for cheap from their website years back. One of the reasons why people like their site is because you can easily take a standard, simple design and drop in your information. Then, print. It’s super-easy to use and wildly affordable. The paper quality is decent and the magnet lasted a long time — it’s still on my fridge. ;) Shop here.

6. For Your Party

You can get adorable + custom-made cheap save the date coasters, bookmarks, and matches from ForYourParty. Right now, they are having a HUGE sale at 32% – 45% off! You can get many coasters listed on their site for under $1 each. Here are a few examples:

7. White + Kraft

These are some of the cheap save the dates Etsy has to offer at WhiteAndKraft and they’re even on sale right now — $0.55 each (digital) or $0.90 (printed)! That’s a huge saving.

8. ElleBeeDesignUK

While they ship anywhere in the world, if you’re looking to save money on cheap save the dates UK — these are your best bet! They’re around $1 each and look gorgeous! We especially like these cheap vintage save the dates, shown below. By ElleBeeDesignUK.

9. Venzelyk

If you thought getting save the date magnets for cheap was out of the question, think again! For instance, these cheap save the date magnets by Venzelyk are custom-made and only around $1 (plus more discounts based on how many you buy).

What do you think of these cards? Which style is your favorite? Tell us in the comment box below!

Hope it helps!

xo
Emma