How Much Do Wedding Invitations Cost? A Price Breakdown
Your wedding invitations set the tone for the ceremony, soft launch the wedding theme, and provide guests with the key details of the festivities. Depending on how you’re choosing to celebrate, the main invitation may be just one of many wedding mailings you’ll be sending out. You may also need save the dates, RSVP cards, and thank you cards as well as bridal shower and bachelor/bachelorette invites.
If you’re in the budgeting stage, this may leave you wondering, “How much do wedding invitations cost?” We’ve got the answers you’re looking for with a price breakdown of digital and printed wedding stationery. Once you know your options, you’ll be able to decide on the right design and mailing options to match your style and wedding budget — and if you’re considering digital, Greenvelope is a stylish digital invitation platform that makes it easy to create beautiful, customizable invitations with transparent pricing, so you always know exactly what you’re spending before you send.
The Average Cost of Wedding Invitations
Design: Signature Greenvelope | Mediterranean Elegance Invitation
The average cost of wedding invitations depends on a variety of factors, including whether you choose digital or printed invitations. Below, we’ll talk more about all the design elements and mailing options that go into the full cost of wedding invitations, but let’s start by looking at the basic per-invitation price tag.
A base printed invitation is usually 5 inches by 7 inches with:
- Squared corners
- Plain white envelopes
- Matte finish
- Standard paper thickness
- Regular printing with standard ink (meaning no foil and no letterpress)
The cost of this base-level design often ranges between $1.28 and $3.58 each for up to 200 printed invitations.
For digital invitations, pricing isn’t tied to how elaborate or simple the design is. Instead, the cost is based on how many people you send to. The cost of digital wedding invitations is usually between $0.99 and $1.18 each for up to 200 recipients.
How many invitations you need will affect both the per-invitation and total cost. You will often pay more per invitation for a lower quantity and receive a volume discount for ordering a larger quantity.
| 50 Invitations | 100 Invitations | 150 Invitations | 200 Invitations | |
| Digital Invitations | $59 | $99 | $159 | $199 |
| Print Invitations | $89.50–$179 | $128–$260 | $192–$390 | $256–$520 |
Keep in mind, these prices are only for the main wedding invitation. If you need a full wedding invitation suite with saves the dates, enclosure cards, thank you cards, etc., the cost will go up. Also, note that the prices listed for printed invitations don’t factor in the cost of postage to send them out to guests.
Why Do Printed Wedding Invitations Cost More?
Design: Cass Loh | Romantic Linework Wreath Invitation
Printed wedding invitations cost more than digital invitations because they require ink and special quality paper, even for a budget-friendly basic invitation.
The cost then increases depending on the custom design selections you make, such as:
- Premium paper or cardstock thickness
- Foil stamping
- Letterpress or embossing
- Die-cut shapes
- Envelope liners
- Vellum wraps and belly bands
- Wax seals
Beyond the design and printing, postage is a major reason printed invitations take up a bigger chunk of your invitation budget. Currently, stamps for standard-sized rectangular envelopes are $0.78, while stamps for square, oversized, or unusual-shaped envelopes start at $1.27. If you plan on a full wedding invitation suite, be sure to factor in the cost of postage for the save the date, RSVP response cards, and thank you cards into the total cost too.
For example, if you send 100 invitations with a standard-sized envelope, that’s $78 for postage for just the wedding invitation. Multiply that by four to complete the wedding suite, and it’s over $300 in postage alone.
The Benefits and Cost Savings of Digital Wedding Invitations
Design: M. Taylor Design Co. | Ampersand Script Invitation
While some people prefer the tradition of sending paper invitations, digital wedding invitations offer quite a few benefits. That’s why more and more newlyweds-to-be are inviting guests to their weddings via digital invitations — or moving toward a hybrid approach where at least some of the wedding suite is digital.
Here are the top reasons to consider online invitations.
Lower Overall Cost
Going digital means much more affordable wedding invitations. There’s no paper, ink, other printing materials, or postage driving up the price. You simply pay based on the number of people you’re inviting.
With Greenvelope, you even have the option of an annual membership for unlimited mailings, which is perfect for covering all your wedding-related events and announcements beyond the invitation — engagement announcements, save the dates, bridal shower invitations, bachelor and bachelorette party invitations, rehearsal dinner invitations, and thank you cards.
For example, if you need to send multiple mailings to up to 150 people, you’d only pay $225 for the year and be able to cover your entire wedding suite. With printed invitations, you’d pay at least $234 in postage alone for 150 invitations and RSVP cards.
Luxe Customization Options
Digital wedding invitations are designed to be every bit as elegant as paper invitations. They have the look of high-quality cardstock as well as different paper materials and colors. Plus, you can still customize the design with luxury embellishments and add-ons.
For example, with Greenvelope, you can change a design template’s text, font, colors, and spacing. Opt for foil text, select a die-cut shape, or upload custom images or videos.
Plus, the envelope is fully customizable as well. Start by choosing your paper material — felt, metallic, kraft, deckled, vellum, or lace — and color. Then, select the lining, add a die-cut edge, pick a stamp design, or opt for a wax seal.
That depth of customization is one of the things that makes Greenvelope stand out: every design detail that would cost extra in print — the wax seal, the envelope liner, the foil — is included as part of the modern invitation experience, at no added cost. Try it yourself with Greenvelope’s Trial Mode. There’s no time limit, no credit card required, and you can test out all the features and templates for yourself.
More Flexible
Design: Ann Gardner Creative | Ornamental Letterpress Invitation
With printed invitations, you need to wait to receive your order, physically mail them, wait for guests to receive them, and then wait for RSVP cards to be returned. That means you need more planning and lead time.
You don’t need as much lead time for digital invitations. You can set one up today and send it immediately or schedule it for a later time.
Digital wedding invitations also have more delivery options. Instead of gathering mailing addresses for all your guests, all you need is their mobile number or email. You can even send via WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger.
Time-Saving RSVP Tracking
Receiving and tracking wedding RSVPs through traditional response cards can be tedious and time-consuming. You need to keep track of guests, plus ones, and meal choices, and you have to follow up with a text or call when someone is late with their RSVP.
With a digital invitation from Greenvelope, guests can RSVP in a few clicks, and your dashboard is automatically updated with the guest count. You can even schedule automated reminders for guests who haven’t RSVPed by the deadline. And while your guests are going through the RSVP process, they get a fully ad-free guest experience — no banner ads or distractions, just your invitation, your music, and a seamless invitation experience that will impress your guests.
Eco-Friendly
For couples planning a sustainable wedding, digital invitations are an eco-friendly way to save trees and avoid extra waste. Plus, there are specialized National Park Foundation invites and nature-inspired designs if your green wedding is taking place outdoors.
Digital vs. Printed: A Cost Comparison at a Glance
| Greenvelope | ||
| Base Invitation | $1.28–$3.58 per invitation | $0.99–$1.18 per guest |
| Foil | $0.50–$0.65 per invitation | Included |
| Wax Seal | $1.29–$2.00 per seal | Included |
| Die-Cut Shape | $0.30–$0.80 per invitation | Included |
| Envelope Liners | $0.60–$0.90 per invite | Included |
| Postage | $0.78–$1.27 per stamp | Not applicable |
| Total for 100 Invitations With Add-Ons and Postage | $475–$920 | $99 |
Wedding Invitations Made for Your Big Day
Design: Becky Nimoy Stationery | Ornate Die Cut Invitation
We hope you have a blast selecting and customizing your wedding invitations to celebrate you and the love of your life as you prepare to tie the knot.
If you’re ready to get started, check out our guide on what to include in the invites on our Stationers blog, and peruse our array of classy, elegant, and fully customizable wedding invitations. From the animated envelope your guests open to all the personalization options, Greenvelope is designed to make every part of the invitation experience feel as intentional as the wedding itself.
