7 Best Places to Buy Cheap Wedding Invitations

Are you on looking for affordable wedding invitations that don’t look cheap? You’ve come to the right place!

Invitations typically account for this much of your budget on average, which can feel like a huge chunk of change.

But it is possible to buy cheap wedding invitations you will love that are beautiful, look more expensive than they are, and cut costs in a major way. You just need to know where to shop! And that’s where I come in. :)

In this blog post, you’ll discover where to buy cheap wedding invitations that look expensive. While they cost less than other invites, you will not need to sacrifice quality. Read on for seven of the best places to buy cheap invitations for your wedding. I’ve put them in a chart for comparison’s sake: see it below and then scroll down to read more about each store.

1. Zazzle

Cost: From $1 each with most styles around $1.50 or less

You can purchase cheap wedding invitations that look expensive at Zazzle. Most of the time, you can expect to spend $1 to $2.50 per invite, with more discounts based on quantity. But most of the time, there is a sale happening so you’ll get even more affordable invites. You can choose from rustic, boho, beach, floral, classic — you name it, they have a design for you at a great price.

They have a special budget section which offers invites as low as $1 each. You can apply a discount and save even more. You’ll get cheaper invitations based on the quantity you purchase, too.

For the most popular designs, browse here

• You can browse more cheap wedding invitations here.

2. Amazon

COST: From $0.40 per invitation, depending on style and quantity

You may already use Amazon for anything under the sun: makeup remover wipes to your fave lipstick to your Christmas shopping list this season. But did you know you can get inexpensive wedding invitations from this major retailer? Here’s a tip, though: when shopping for invites, don’t head to the main site but their Handmade section instead.

You don’t want to purchase their bulk invites where you write in the details with a pen; those invitations work for a birthday party but are not proper etiquette for a wedding.

Instead, you’ll browse these designs by makers who are ready to customize, edit, and print your invitations and ship them to your door at awesomely low prices. Plus, the invitations you’ll get from the handmade area are way better quality than what you may find in their general store.

PRO TIP: Double down on savings and use Prime to get free shipping on most orders. If you don’t have it already, you can get it for free for 30 days here. You can browse budget invitations here for under $1-$2 each that look great and have positive reviews from happy customers.

Cheap Wedding Invitations That Look Expensive

If you want cheap invitations that look expensive, check out these beauties: they are lace-wrapped kraft invitations and they are as low as $1.28 each. The reviews on these are glowing! Buy them on Amazon here by PickyBride.

Buy in Bulk: A bulk order of a standard invite, like this one, might not have all the bells and whistles but it provides what you need at a great price, as low as $0.40 to $0.56 each here.

You can buy floral design invitations, like these by Level 33, on Amazon for only $0.95. That’s a great bargain price for wedding invitations. This is probably the cheapest wedding invitation you can buy.

Print Your Own

If you want to try some invitation DIY, get a printable kit from Gartner Studios. It easily coordinates in any theme you choose for as low as $13.99 for a set of 50. It has terrific reviews on its paper quality and how the invitations look in person.

• Shop more options here.

3. Minted

COST: As low as $1.72 to $2.50 each for most invitation orders (based on 100 quantity)

Popular invitation store Minted offers something for everyone in truly any price range. It is one of the best options when looking to save money on wedding invitations, particularly if you know where to shop on their site.

They offer luxurious designs that are expensive, but they also offer budget options for couples who want to buy affordable wedding invitations. You need to navigate to their budget-friendly options to see the lowest prices possible.

Cheap Invites with RSVP Card Attached

They have one option, in particular, that cuts costs drastically and saves paper called the All-In-One invitation. Instead of an outer envelope, this style folds into itself and seals with a sticker. There is an attached RSVP card which you tear off and mail to guests (it is a postcard, so you save on postage there, too!) It requires no RSVP envelope so the savings keep stacking up. This style means you can buy budget wedding invitations that look expensive while cutting costs on envelopes, postage, and additional enclosure cards.

NOTE: Choose the option without gold foil to maximize savings: you’ll spend approximately $1.72 per 100 invitations.

I highly recommend these invites if you’re looking to get cheap invites that look like luxury. Shop the styles here.

If you want a classic invitation, you can save money on their website in other ways:

• FREE Wedding Website: Make your own free website for guests to send in their RSVP online and skip the RSVP card and envelope with your invitation order.

• Budget Invites: They offer petite-sized invitations at a lower cost than their classic card ($2.19 each for 100 vs. $2.51 each for 100 in the classic size).

Here’s an example of a petite-sized invite:

And the free website to match!

• Free envelopes: You get free envelopes with your invitations.

• Free Guest Addressing: The envelopes arrive with your guests’ names and addresses printed on them, if you like, as a free bonus

• Shop the full collection of invitations here.

4. Basic Invite

COST: As low as $0.99 per invite

As its name suggests, you can get basic and simple wedding invitations for cheap from this amazing website. These are some of the most affordable invitations that look expensive.

They offer free guest printing on the envelopes as well as unique peel-and-seal invites to save money.

You can choose from fully customizable options with any design under the sun: you can get nearly any theme, color scheme, and style. It’s pretty amazing. You can even upload your own design and choose from over 180 colors for as low as $0.99 each.

I like their photo overlay option, shown below. It’s a great way to put your engagement photos to good use!

These affordable invitations can be found here.

Note: They also offer clear acrylic invites for as low as $1.49: the best place to get cheap acrylic wedding invitations, period!

• Shop more designs shop here.

5. Shutterfly

COST: As low as $1 each, depending on quantity and style

You may be familiar with Shutterfly for its photo albums and photo gifts, but it is also a great budget invitation store. You can find a selection of cheap invitations here for as low as $1 each.

Shop their cheap invites here.

6. Etsy

COST: Some as low as $0.89 per invitation based on quantity

Etsy, known as a place for handmade, may sound arts-and-craftsy, but it’s actually filled to the brim with talented artisans who create affordable invitations for weddings. Some of the cheapest invites I’ve found come from Etsy, and that’s because you’re purchasing them directly from the designer. This cuts a lot of middleman costs you may get from larger print companies. Along the way, you’re also supporting small businesses. (Go, you!)

Whether you want printed invitations or a custom invitation you can print yourself at home (another affordable option!), you’ll find it here. There are dozens of themes, colors, typography, paper choices, templates, styles, and more from which to choose.

There are way too many beautiful designers to name them all, but here are a few that are trending right now.

This invitation is one of the top sellers and features a rustic and minimalist design. You can get a sample for as low as $0.26! It is by DiyIdoShop.

These cheap wedding invitations from Level 33 Graphics are always a hot-selling invite design for fall and come in at under $1 — they’re actually $0.89 right now!

These kraft paper invitations are always a great option (from White and Kraft):

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 affordable wedding invitations on Etsy here.

7. Greenvelope

COST: It varies; invites are digital

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. Since couples are looking for more eco-friendly alternatives, we can see digital wedding invites becoming a huge trend, even if just for the save the date and additional stationery options (like rehearsal dinner invites, bridal shower invites, etc.)

-Visit Greenvelope here

And there you have it: the nine best places to find cheap wedding invites. It’s not hard to save money on your wedding when you know where to shop, am I right? If we missed anything, let us know in the comment box below! We’d love to hear your thoughts / suggestions / questions / etc. :)

Is it cheaper to buy or make my own wedding invitations?

It is far cheaper, based on the retailers here, to buy cheap invitations vs. making them yourself. In addition, you’ll save valuable hours, as diy invitations are time-intensive to make.

How to cut costs even further

Not finding the price you need to stay on budget? You can score cheap wedding invitations simply by planning a smaller, more intimate wedding.

Trimming your guest list is one option that will massively cut costs across the board — food, drinks, favors, place settings, more — and yes, you’ll also have cheap wedding invitations out of the deal. For more tips on saving money, listen to the podcast episode.

Happy Planning!

xo
Emma