Wedding Invitation Packages

Do you really need wedding invitation packages? Wedding invitations these days include so much more than ‘just’ the invitation.

Reply cards for the reception, inserts for lodging, maps directing guests to the wedding and reception locations and, of course, the thank-you cards.

As a matter of fact, it’s virtually unheard of to find invitations to order without the option of ordering coordinating items such as these.

So does that mean every bride needs to order all of those items? Not necessarily. The wedding invitation package you order depends on a) the size of the wedding you have b) the type of wedding you have c) the theme of your wedding and d) your wedding venue and e) the style of invitation you select.

Weddinginvitation packages for formal weddings will most likely include the invitation, inner and outer envelopes, reply and thank-you cards and any information regarding lodging and maps.

The same will hold true for less formal, but still traditional weddings. The wedding invitation package will include the envelope(s) and insert cards.

Weddings using postcard invitations won’t require any additional items. Their simple, informal and have everything needed in one place.

For a number of reasons, DIY (do it yourself) wedding invitation kits are becoming more popular all the time. Most of these kits include the invitation itself, envelopes (be careful not to assume the envelopes are included because some kits are invitations only), and the reply or reception information card.

Another very important key item a DIY wedding invitation package should offer is one or two practice or ‘proof’ invitations. This allows you to see what your invitations will look like before starting to print (and possibly waste) the actual invitations.

Pocket wedding invite packages are sold with invitation and, at the very least, the envelope and reply card. The same holds true for seal and send wedding invitations.

Ok, so you’ve got the skinny on what you should be getting for your money, so now you want to know just how much of your wedding budget the wedding invitation package is going to take, right? Let’s compare prices between a few popular wedding invitation vendors to see.

Talk about a deal!!!! minted wedding invitation packagescome complete and are priced well within any wedding budget. This company also allows you to order in groups of twenty-not the normal fifty.

On the down side, however, is their very limited number of designs and, as is almost always true, the price is indicative of the quality. But for something that ends up in everyone’s trash, why not?

Wedding paper divas is a bit more pricey, but again, you get what you pay for. Their all-inclusive package for one hundred fifty to one hundred seventy-five guests includes the invitation, envelopes and all inserts PLUS save the date cards, place cards and menus for the reception as well as wedding programs AND miniature bottles of bubbles shaped like champagne bottles with the guests name printed on them.

You’ll find a variety of options in style and price at wedding paper divas. Their packages are priced for most brides and come with all the standard items.

When ordering your wedding stationery items, remember to do it all at once. You’ll get quantity discount pricing for doing so and won’t have to worry about getting the other items later.