Planning a wedding is exciting—but let’s be honest, it can get expensive fast. If you’re trying to save a little without giving up style, wedding invitations are a great place to do it. You don’t need to spend hundreds to get pretty, custom-looking invites your guests will love.
Here are some of the best and cheapest places to get wedding invitations made—and a few tips to help you choose what works best for you!
1. Shutterfly – Great Quality + Amazing Customer Service
If you want a stress-free experience with beautiful results, Shutterfly is a favorite. They have tons of wedding invitation designs—from modern to romantic to rustic—and their editing tool is super easy to use.
What really makes them stand out is their customer service. If something goes wrong with your order (or even if you just don’t love it), they replace it—fast and without any hassle. That kind of peace of mind is worth a lot when you're wedding planning.
💰 Prices: Around $0.80–$2 per invite, but they run frequent sales
2. Canva – DIY-Friendly & Budget-Friendly
If you’re comfortable designing your own invites (or using a template), Canva is awesome. They have free and paid templates you can fully customize—fonts, colors, photos, all of it.
You can either download your design and print it yourself or order prints directly through Canva. They even let you add envelopes, foil finishes, and premium paper if you want to get a little fancy.
💰 Prices: Starts around $0.80 per printed invite
🌐 canva.com
3. Vistaprint – Classic, Affordable, and Quick
Vistaprint is a go-to for budget-friendly printing. They offer hundreds of wedding invitation templates, or you can upload your own design.
They’re known for fast turnaround times and lots of discount codes. Great for when you need something last-minute or want to order a bunch for cheap.
💰 Prices: As low as $0.50 each with discounts
4. Etsy – Buy a Template & Print It Anywhere
Etsy is full of beautiful, unique wedding invitation templates you can buy once and use forever. Many come with matching RSVP cards, details cards, and more.
Once you buy a digital file (usually $10–$20), you can print at home, order prints through Canva, Vistaprint, or even take the file to Staples. Super customizable and budget-friendly if you're into the DIY vibe.
💰 Prices: $10–$20 for the digital file + printing costs
🌐 etsy.com
5. Staples or FedEx Office – Print Your Own Invitations Locally
If you want to support local businesses and avoid shipping costs, you can design your invites using Canva or Etsy, then have them printed at Staples, Office Depot, or FedEx Office.
They’ll usually let you pick paper type, finish, and envelope options. It’s also great if you want to see a sample in person before printing everything.
💰 Prices: Usually $0.60–$1.00 per invite
🖨️ Tip: Bring your own cardstock for even more control
So… What’s the Best Option?
It really depends on your style and how hands-on you want to be:
Want amazing customer service and done-for-you printing? → Go with Shutterfly.
Like the idea of designing it yourself? → Try Canva or Etsy + local printing.
Need something super affordable, fast, and reliable? → Vistaprint is your friend.
Final Tip: Always Order a Sample First
Before you order 100+ invites, always get a sample. Most sites let you order one or two just to check the paper and print quality. Totally worth it.
Hey, I'm Irina! I'm a wedding and family photographer based in Nebraska—Omaha, Lincoln, and wherever your day takes me. I’m all about real moments, relaxed vibes, and photos that actually feel like you.
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