5 Ways to Save Money on Wedding Invitations

Some couples might want (and need) their wedding budget to work harder for them than others. However you're managing your finances, being able to save a few dollars here and there is always welcome, right? You could buy your wedding outfits in the sale, serve your wedding cake as dessert, or opt for a staycation honeymoon instead of going abroad. When it comes to your wedding invitations, here are 5 ways that you can save money.

1. Keep it simple

As with so many wedding purchases, it’s easy to get swept up in the moment and agree to all the add-ons, the extras, the upgrades…you only plan on doing it once, right? Well these things can add up to a big chunk of your budget if you're not careful. You may end up regretting not being savvier when the wedding allowance starts to strain. But when it comes to your wedding invitations, consider whether you really need the wax seal, the gold foil press, and the embossing details. By simplifying the design you’ll immediately be able to keep the costs down.

2. Cut down the amount of information included

We love wedding invitations. There is something so charming about sending (and receiving) hand-written, beautifully designed post. But if you’re planning a wedding with multiple events, different dress codes and guest accommodation that needs explaining with a map then the amount of extra paper this is going to take will end up costing you a lot more. If you’re not sure about going fully digital, a brilliant compromise is to send your guests an invitation that directs them to your wedding website. Here you can include as much wedding information as you like, keeping only the most important, key information to the paper invite. Save some money, save some trees - win win!

3. Go digital with Say I do

But, if you ARE ready to go entirely digital Say I do have everything you need to be able to communicate with your wedding guests in a fun, practical and stylish way. Choose a design template that fits with your wedding theme, customise the information to include all your exciting details, and publish. Through our platform you can also send wedding invitations to your guests which also match the website design. Including detailed RSVP information here too such as dietary requirements and accommodation requests. Not only are wedding websites a brilliant platform for sharing information, but there is also an added layer of convenience when it comes to tracking your RSVPs.

4. Shop around

Whichever route you decide to go down it’s always worth spending some time shopping around. Define what it is you’re looking for in a wedding invitation / website. Then do your research and cherry-pick some faves before comparing features (and prices of course!). Some businesses might offer 10% off if you sign up to their mailing list etc.

5. Proofread

Finally, and this really isn’t meant to be patronising but always proofread and then proofread again! Silly spelling / grammar mistakes can be costly when it comes to printing. And while there isn’t necessarily a cost implication to editing a wedding website, it’s always beneficial to get it right the first time. You really can’t proofread enough! Read it multiple times yourself but also get a friend or family member to cast their eye over it too. It may seem tedious but catching any mistakes at this point is way better than later down the line.

There you have it, 5 simple ways to save money on your wedding invitations!