There’s a lot that goes into making your wedding invitations unique. You’ll often find designs that are complemented by envelope liners, custom map inserts and even wax seals. These extra touches are great for adding a little something special that will make your guests feel like they’re receiving a truly one-of-a-kind invite.
The first step is to figure out what kind of style you’re going for. If you’re not sure, Weber recommends creating a Pinterest board to help identify your aesthetic and search for designers who create in that style. “You can pin everything you love — and maybe a few things that aren’t quite your style — to help narrow down what you’re looking for.”
Another way to get an idea of how much your dream invitation suite will cost is to look at previous weddings your friends or family have attended, as well as those you’ve seen on Instagram. This can give you a sense of what styles will be most appealing to your guests and can also help you find the right balance between price and overall design.
Other factors that can impact your stationery cost include the type of paper you choose, if you’re having a bevel cut (where the edge of the invitation is cut at a 45-degree angle) or if it will feature an embellishment such as a floral die cut. Whether or not you choose to hand-cancele will also factor into the price of your invitations, as the post office requires extra accommodations for those items. Etemply