Cheap Wedding Invitations

More and more of today's couples are looking for money saving ideas when it comes to their wedding and that may include cheap wedding invitations. Luckily, that doesn't have to mean sacrificing quality.



Contrary to what many people think, you can still save money even without making your own wedding invitations.




Many professionally printed invitation styles are really quite affordable but there’s actually so much more to consider than just the money spent. DIY (do-it-yourself) invitations can be time-consuming and tedious versus having a printer take care of everything for you. Saving time when it comes to wedding planning can be priceless.




The invitations shown here are just a few of the styles that cost less than $100 for 100 invites (pricing doesn't include enclosure pieces or extra options). As you can see, they look very classy and chic for cheap wedding invitations.

Colored Wedding Invitation Card Designs

A solid color wedding invitation card is sure to 'wow' your guests no matter what the color or style.


Pictured here is a beautiful design that is fashioned by using Glaze Printing™, a unique printing method that creates vivid color and a subtle texture that you can feel.






This style features a card made from colored paper stock. This bright fuchsia invitation card fits inside its black colored self-mailing envelopment.





This design features two aqua cards. The actual invitation card is plain and wraps around the base card that has the paisley design.



As you can see there are different ways to really incorporate color into your wedding invitation card design if you are looking to make a colorful statement. Be sure to order a sample of the invitation card if you want an up-close look at the color of the card.

Photo Wedding Thank You Cards

Another option to consider for your wedding thank you cards is to add your favorite photo. This is a great way to share a special wedding photo with guests while at the same time thanking them for their gift and for sharing your special day with you.

There are a couple of options when it comes to photo thank you cards. The option shown here requires you to upload your photo during the ordering process as it is printed as part of the thank you card. This means you will have to wait until after your wedding to order them.



The thank you card shown here can be ordered before your wedding since it comes with photo slots. After your wedding you can simply add your wallet-size photo.



Photo wedding thank you cards add a very personal touch to completing your wedding celebration and will surely be appreciated by your guests.

Wedding Invitation Keepsakes

Your wedding invitation is truly a one-of-a-kind remembrance since it's a record of some of the most important details of your special day. It may even match your wedding colors and/or theme.

Having your invitation wording permanently imprinted on a keepsake item is a wonderful way to uniquely commemorate your wedding day. Here are some suggestions for items that can be engraved with your wedding invitation verse:


Photo Album – A great way to personalize a wedding album is to have your invitation wording elegantly engraved on the front cover. This way every time you look through your cherished wedding pictures you will be able to see your invitation verse too.



Wedding Invitation Frame – Create a lasting souvenir by using a beautiful glass frame to display your favorite wedding photo as well as feature your invitation verse delicately etched on it.



Read about several more unique wedding invitation keepsake ideas.

Wording of Wedding Thank You Cards

Wedding thank you cards are sent to your guests to let them know just how grateful you are that they could attend your wedding and how appreciative you are of their gift. You should write them in the same tone you would use if thanking them in person.

Here is an outline of a typical wedding thank you card:

Salutation: "Dear Mr. and Mrs. Johnson", "Dear Uncle Tom" and "Dear Mary" are all ways of starting the note depending on your relationship with that particular guest.

First sentence: Begin with yourself (and/or spouse). "I would like to thank you..." or "Dan and I would like to thank you...". Let the recipient know who is thanking them.

Mention the gift: Be as specific as possible. Tell the person how nice it is and why.

Be careful not to step on any toes in writing your wedding thank you cards. DO NOT mention you are going to return a gift for ANY reason. Also, you should not say that you received the same gift from someone else.

Tell them how you plan to use the gift: In the case of monetary gifts, you should not mention that it was a check, cash or even the exact amount of the gift. An example would be, "Your generous gift is highly appreciated. We have it earmarked for our house fund."

Thank the person again: Maybe include a personal thought about your relationship with the giver or a special memory from your wedding.

Close the note: Give a heartfelt closing and sign your names.

Wedding thank you cards - more tips and specific sample verses.

Black Wedding Invitations

Black wedding invitations can provide an elegant and sleek introduction to your wedding.

There are several ways to incorporate the classic color of black into your wedding invitation design. Pictured here is an invitation that uses black as the main paper color with light ink colors to make the verse truly stand out.



Another option is to choose a design with a black jacket or pocket wrap that organizes and folds up around your invitation ensemble pieces as shown here on this pocket style.




A black border, either solid or patterned, also adds a lot of class to wedding invitations. Depending on the design, the border may not appear on all four sides but maybe just on a single side or it could be a simple line border.





This style incorporates a black baroque design and also features black ink which both create a striking contrast again the white invitation.



As you can see there are different ways to create your own version of black wedding invitations if that's your design color choice.

Preparing Wedding Thank You Cards

Wedding thank you cards are typically mailed about a month after your wedding but no later than 3 months after. It's a good idea to send out thank you cards within 2 weeks of receiving any gifts before your wedding.

A personally handwritten thank you card is like a gift in itself to your guests showing them your sincere gratitude. You should use the same tone in your note as if you were thanking them in person. Black or blue ink should be used with the same ink being used for addressing the mailing envelopes so everything matches.


A wedding thank you card should be written and sent to everyone involved in your wedding, from the flower girl to the best man along with anyone who should receive your thanks.



If both the bride and groom share the responsibility of writing them together, it will lesson the task somewhat. You may also try writing some each day to make the task seem less intimidating.

In an upcoming post, we will cover the actual verse wording you can use for your wedding thank you cards.

Modern Wedding Invitations

We all know modern is the opposite of traditional. When it comes to wedding invitations, traditional typically means a simple invitation card, classic black ink, a standard font style and two mailing envelopes. Modern wedding invitations, on the other hand, let you be more creative and unique which seems to be quite appealing to today’s couples looking for ways to truly personalize their weddings right down to their invites.

Here are a few trends that may be featured on your modern wedding invitations depending on the design you choose and the options available:

• Bright & Bold Colors – Today it is easier than ever to make a personal statement with your invitation color choices. Beautiful color combinations are also abundant with tones you may not have considered as matching but actually create a stunning contrast when paired together.
  
  
• Patterns – As part of the invitation design, patterns are becoming stylish including paisley and retro motifs.
  
  
• Recycled Paper - To be more eco friendly, you can choose a wedding invitation design that is printed on a recycled paper since there are now so many beautiful choices available.

These are just a few options...read more ideas for modern wedding invitations.

Everyone’s idea of what modern wedding invitations are may vary but there are definitely options that will make them look more contemporary.

Wedding Thank You Cards

Even though you won't be sending out your thank you cards until after your wedding, they can be included in your wedding invitation planning. Many times, the invitation style you choose will include matching thank you cards that you can include with your order. This will save you time by not having to purchase them later and will save you money by not having separate shipping costs.


Thank you cards may come with the option of having a verse and your names printed on the inside. Otherwise they will arrive blank on the inside so you can handwrite your own personal thank you note.

Informal notes may be also an option with your chosen invitation style. Informals are also used as wedding thank you cards having your first names printed on the front with the inside being blank for your own handwritten note. If you have informal notes left over, they can easily be used as regular note cards as well.


If, by chance, your wedding invitations don't have matching thank you cards or informal notes, many printers will have other designs to choose from so you can still include them with your wedding invitation order meaning one less thing to think about later.

In an upcoming post, we will cover how to word your wedding thank you cards and when to mail them.