The Invitation Math
Wedding invitations from a professional stationer cost $5-$20 per suite. For 100 guests, that's $500-$2,000 for paper you're asking people to throw away after they RSVP.
Here's what actually works: digital printing services like Minted, Zola, or Vistaprint produce beautiful invitations for $1.50-$4 per suite. For 100 guests, that's $150-$400.
The DIY Option
A Cricut Explore Air 2 costs $200-$250 and pays for itself in one project. With a Cricut, cardstock, and an envelope, you can produce invitations that look professional for $80-$150 total. The learning curve is real but manageable with a weekend of practice.
The key is simplicity. Overcomplicated DIY invitations look overcomplicated. Clean, simple designs with good paper and a clear font look intentional and beautiful.
Digital Invitations: The Underrated Option
Paperless Post and Zola both offer beautiful digital invitation designs. For casual weddings or couples who prioritize sustainability, digital invitations are completely appropriate and cost $0-$50 for unlimited sends.
The objection is usually "my grandmother won't use email." Send her a printed card. Print 10 physical invitations for the people who need them and go digital for everyone else.
Conscious Wedding Library
- Cricut Explore Air 2 — DIY Invitations & Signage (paid link)
- A Practical Wedding by Meg Keene (paid link)
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