How to find Discount Wedding Invitations

Finding discount wedding invitations can save you a lot of money, and it is easier than you think. With a little work you can find the perfect invitation for your wedding at a great price.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer
• Internet Browser
• Wedding Date
• Invitation Budget

1. Keep track of your discount wedding invitation research. Creating a spreadsheet of invitation vendors and prices will help you later on when it is time to select an invitation.

2. Start your research online. There are many great wedding invitation websites online that have a sale section or offer discounts.
   
   Do a search on Google or Yahoo to get started, and visit a few sites. Go immediately to the discount or sale section of each site, and also look for specials like free shipping or a percentage off of your purchase.

3. 
   Discount Wedding Invitations

   Check out sites like eBay and Craigslist. Vendors will sometimes sell last years invitations in bulk to make room for the current years designs.

4. Discount stores like Target and Walmart carry invitations. They might not be as elaborate as specialty invitation websites, but they will get the job done.

5. Visit local bridal stores. Try to time your visit to coincide with the turning of the seasons or when new designs are arriving.
   
   Frequently, smaller stores don't have the room to carry last years designs and they are forced to sell them at a discount.

6. Visit bridal shows that feature wedding invitation designers. Often invitation companies will offer discounts or coupons to brides who attend.
   
   This will also give you a chance to have a hands-on look.

7. The last step is choosing your discount wedding invitations. Once you have done your research, make a final list of 3 potential choices.
   
   When buying, don't forget to look for free shipping or ask if there are any additional discounts that you may have missed.

Tips & Warnings

• Buying your invitations, save the dates and thank you notes all together can sometimes save money.
• Discount doesn't have to mean cheap looking. Look for nicer invitations that are deeply discounted to save money while still having an elegant invitation.
• Be flexible with choosing a design. You may have to forego selecting an invitation that matches your wedding theme to save some money.
• Be realistic about your wedding invitation budget. There should be a balance between what you want and what you can afford.

Resources

• Wedding Invitation Ideas

[elyria]

on 5/13/2009 Very helpful advice!