Everyone is familiar with the old saying, “you never get a second chance to make a first impression.” Well, with that in mind, make sure you make an unforgettable first impression by choosing the best invitation cards for your wedding. The invitation is your guests’ first look into the upcoming ceremony. To ensure the invitations work within your budget, here’s a look at average cost of wedding invitations.
Color Scheme And Style
You may already have a color scheme in mind. Or, it’s possible a color scheme has never even come up during talks with your soon-to-be spouse or wedding party members. Now is the time to figure out a color scheme because it all starts with the invitations. Once you choose a color scheme it very well could become the scheme of your entire wedding party. With that in mind, take into account the style you want your wedding and invitations to represent. Always have an idea for what type of wedding you are planning on having. Is it a classy, elegant affair or more of a laid back party with close friends and family? Regardless of the style, make sure the invitations are in line with the ceremony.
Wording And Dates
Do some quick research on wedding invitation wording to figure out how to approach this area. It is customary to spell out everything, from the time to the venue. Feel free to play with options for the request line, such as “we request your presence” and so on. What do dates have to do with this process? You already know when you’re getting married, right? Dates relate to the RSVP situation. When do you want people to RSVP by? Typically, giving desired guests one month to respond is best. If you don’t have the luxury of time to figure out seating arrangements, refrain from making the RSVP timing less than three weeks. Double check every little detail before sending the invitations in the mail.
Order Extra Invitations
No couple thinks of this on their short list of invitation necessities. What if some desired guests drop out, what if you meet a new friend or someone was welcomed into the family recently? Ordering more invitations than needed, even if that means the cost goes up, is always worth it in the long run. The recommended amount is about 25 extra invitations. And remember, mistakes can be made on invitations, so extra cards on hand is never a bad thing.
Start The Invitation Process Early
Typically, save-the-dates should be in the mail at least eight months before the scheduled wedding. After those are sent out, your wedding invitations should hit mailboxes about 10 weeks before the ceremony. For those planning on having a destination wedding, invites should be sent earlier. 12 weeks before the wedding is not too early to send these for a ceremony that requires travel.
Average Costs
The average costs will vary based on several factors. The first factor, of course, is amount of guests invited to your ceremony. The more guests, the higher the cost as one might already assume. Other factors that could make the price increase include design and paper types chosen for the invitations. Cotton fiber is one of the most expensive paper types, nearing $30 for just 100 sheets. Couples must add in the extra costs of envelopes, stamps and shipping when setting a budget for invitations. Most likely, the overall cost will run between $400-$650.
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