- Wedding invitations start at $2.04 per card for digital print from Paperlust (USD, displayed at checkout for US visitors).
- Letterpress and foil stamp cost more per card but the premium is smaller than most couples expect at quantities of 100+.
- A complete suite (invitation + RSVP + info card) for 100 guests typically runs $250-$600 USD depending on print method.
- Order 3 or more card types together and save 15% automatically; sign up for a $20 off first-purchase discount.
- Free white envelopes are included; envelope address printing adds roughly $0.20 per address.
- DHL Express shipping is free on orders over $350 USD; 2-4 business days transit to US addresses.
Wedding invitation budgets get complicated fast – not because printing is expensive, but because the final cost involves more line items than couples initially realize. There’s the card stock itself, the print method, the enclosures, the envelopes, the postage, and often a per-address fee if you want professional addressing. This guide breaks down every cost clearly so you can set a realistic budget, make smart trade-offs, and end up with stationery you love without an unpleasant surprise at checkout.
What Drives Wedding Invitation Costs
Five variables determine how much you’ll pay for wedding invitations:
- Print method – Digital is most affordable; letterpress and foil stamp cost the most per card.
- Quantity – Per-card prices fall as quantities increase; 150 invitations typically costs less per card than 50.
- Card size – Standard sizes cost less than custom or oversized formats.
- Suite components – Adding RSVP cards, info cards, and enclosures multiplies the base cost.
- Finishing details – Envelope liners, colored envelopes, and wax seals add character (and cost).
The good news: these five levers are all in your control. Choosing one premium print method for your invitation card while keeping enclosures in digital print is one of the most popular approaches – it gives you a luxury feel at a reasonable total spend.
Per-Card Pricing by Print Method
All prices below are in USD. Paperlust displays USD pricing for US visitors at checkout.
| Print Method | Starting Price | Look and Feel | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital print | From $2.04/card | Full color, crisp, versatile | Most styles; fastest turnaround |
| Metallic print | From $2.04/card | Subtle gold shimmer, no foil | A touch of elegance without foil cost |
| Flat foil | From $2.04/card | Mirror-bright metallic accents | Modern elegance, gold/rose gold/silver |
| White ink | From $2.04/card | White on dark or kraft paper | Moody, dark-romance, or rustic aesthetics |
| Foil stamp | From $2.04/card | Mirror-bright + debossed impression | Heirloom luxury, bespoke feel |
| Letterpress | From $2.04/card | Deep pressed impression, handcrafted | Heritage luxury, tactile collectors |
Note: starting prices reflect the smallest practical quantity. At 100 cards, the per-card price is lower than the starting price shown above. Use the live price calculator on each design page to see the exact price for your quantity and print method.
Total Suite Cost Estimates
Most wedding suites include more than just the invitation card. Here’s a realistic breakdown for a 100-guest wedding (100 invitation sets, since most guests are couples or families sharing one invitation):
| Suite Component | Digital Print (est.) | Letterpress (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Invitation card (100) | ~$204 | ~$400-600 |
| RSVP card (100) | ~$80-120 | ~$200-300 |
| Info/details card (100) | ~$80-120 | ~$200-300 |
| Envelopes | Included (white) | Included (white) |
| Envelope address printing (100) | ~$20 | ~$20 |
| Estimated total | ~$384-464 | ~$820-1,220 |
These are estimates. Your actual total depends on design complexity, exact quantity, and any add-ons. The 15% bundle discount (see below) applies when you order 3+ card types together, which can meaningfully reduce the total.
What About Information Cards?
Information cards (sometimes called details cards or enclosures) carry practical information: hotel block details, venue parking, dietary RSVP questions, or directions. Paperlust’s information cards start at approximately $25 USD per set – not per individual card. This is a fixed price for the set, not a per-card calculation, so it’s more economical than ordering them as standalone cards.
How to Save Money on Wedding Invitations
Order 3+ card types together: save 15%
When you order three or more different card types in the same order – for example, save the dates, invitations, and RSVP cards – you automatically receive 15% off the total. This is one of the most impactful savings available and requires no code or sign-up. It’s simply built into the ordering system.
Practical example: if your suite order totals $500 before discount, the 15% bundle saving brings it to $425. On a $800 letterpress suite, that’s $120 back in your pocket.
Sign up for $20 off your first purchase
Create a Paperlust account before placing your first order and you receive $20 off. For smaller orders or single-item purchases, this discount is proportionally significant. It can also stack with the 3+ card type discount if you’re ordering a full suite for the first time.
Choose digital print for enclosures, premium for the invitation
Your invitation card is what guests notice first and keep longest. Your RSVP card gets mailed back or discarded. Choosing letterpress or foil for the main invitation while keeping RSVP cards and info cards in digital print captures the luxury feel at a fraction of the all-letterpress cost. This is the approach many experienced event planners recommend.
Order extras upfront, not later
Adding 10-20% more cards to your initial order costs relatively little. Running a reorder for 15 cards costs nearly as much as ordering them originally, because the per-unit setup costs are fixed. Order extra, especially for letterpress and foil where minimum orders and custom die fees apply.
Try before you commit: the $5 sample pack
Paperlust’s $5 sample pack includes seven designs across different print methods. Holding a physical letterpress sample tells you more about the look and feel than any screen photo can. The $20 full swatch kit includes all available paper stocks, which is invaluable if you’re deciding between Wild Cotton, Premium, Kraft, or Vellum. For most print methods (except letterpress), a $15 custom sample of your actual design is also available before full production.
The Cost Variables People Forget
Postage
US first-class postage for a standard one-ounce flat envelope runs $0.73 in 2026 (standard rate). Wedding invitations often exceed one ounce when multiple enclosures are included, bumping you to $1.09 or more per envelope. Non-standard sizes or wax seals may trigger the non-machinable surcharge ($0.40 extra). Estimate $100-180 in postage for a 100-guest wedding; buy stamps early in case of price changes.
Envelope addressing
Handwriting 100 envelopes takes hours and invites inconsistency. Professional envelope address printing through Paperlust costs approximately $0.20 per address – $20 for 100 envelopes. It’s one of the best value-for-time trade-offs in the entire stationery process. Alternatively, Paperlust’s Address Manager tool helps you import and organize addresses before any printing begins.
Colored or textured envelopes
Free white envelopes are included with every Paperlust order. Upgrading to colored, metallic, or textured envelopes is an optional add-on. If this is important to your aesthetic, budget for it separately – premium envelopes can add $30-80 to a 100-piece order.
Wax seals
Wax seals are a popular finishing detail but add time (your time) and a small postage premium if they create a non-machinable lump. If you want them, factor in both the cost of the wax seal kit and the potential postage surcharge for 100 envelopes.
Digital Print vs. Letterpress: Is the Premium Worth It?
This is the question most couples wrestle with. The honest answer: it depends on what you value.
Digital print produces sharp, full-color invitations that photograph beautifully and represent nearly every style perfectly. For watercolor designs, photo-inclusive layouts, or heavily illustrated suites, digital is the right choice because the print method can reproduce every gradient and fine line.
Letterpress produces something fundamentally different: a pressed impression into thick cotton paper that you can feel with your fingertips. Guests who have never seen letterpress invitations before often comment on them unprompted. It’s a tactile experience that photographs can only approximate. If your wedding aesthetic leans classic, heritage, or artisanal, the letterpress premium is often the last budget line couples regret.
Foil stamp hits a middle ground: the debossed impression of letterpress combined with mirror-bright metallic foil. It is more expensive than flat foil but produces a result that reads as genuinely bespoke. Minimum order for foil stamp is 50 cards, compared to 10 for flat foil.
Browse the full wedding invitations collection to compare print methods side by side. Sub-filter by letterpress, foil stamp, or digital print to narrow by method quickly.
Paperlust’s Pricing Guarantees
Paperlust backs every order with a 100% happiness guarantee – if your order doesn’t meet your expectations, they will reprint or refund. This is particularly reassuring for first-time buyers ordering letterpress or foil, where the per-card cost is higher. The guarantee means you’re not taking a financial risk by choosing a premium print method.
Other value-adds that don’t show up in per-card pricing:
- Professional designer assigned to every order – two rounds of proof edits included at no charge
- Designer proof in 1-2 business days – see exactly what you’re getting before production begins
- 500+ designs from independent Australian and international artists
- Plant a tree with every order – Paperlust offsets each order’s environmental footprint
- Live chat support – available throughout the design and ordering process
Budget Planning Worksheet
Use this framework to estimate your full stationery budget before you begin designing:
| Line Item | Your Quantity | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Save the dates | ____ | From $1/card |
| Invitation cards | ____ | From $2.04/card |
| RSVP cards | ____ | From $2.04/card (smaller) |
| Info/details cards | ____ | From ~$25/set |
| Envelope address printing | ____ | ~$0.20 each |
| Upgraded envelopes | ____ | Optional add-on |
| Postage (estimate) | ____ | ~$0.73-$1.09 per envelope |
| Sample pack (optional) | – | $5 (7 designs) or $20 (full swatch kit) |
| 15% bundle discount | – | Auto-applied on 3+ card types |
| $20 first-purchase discount | – | On sign-up |
| Total estimate |
About This Guide
Pricing figures in this guide reflect Paperlust’s live catalog as of early 2026. All USD prices are sourced directly from the Paperlust website, which displays USD to US visitors. Postage rates are based on USPS first-class pricing effective 2026. The Paperlust content team updated this guide in May 2026 to reflect current print method pricing and shipping costs.
Sources: Paperlust catalog pricing (verified May 2026); USPS postage rate schedule (2026).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much should I budget for 100 wedding invitations?
For 100 invitation cards in digital print, budget roughly $200-$300. Add RSVP cards and an info card and a full suite for 100 guests in digital print runs approximately $384-$464 before postage. Letterpress suites for 100 guests typically run $820-$1,220 or more depending on design complexity. These figures can be reduced by 15% if you order three or more card types together.
What’s the cheapest way to do wedding invitations without looking cheap?
Digital print on premium paper stock is the best value. Choose a design that reads clean and confident, order a $5 sample pack first to verify the paper quality in person, and use the 15% bundle discount by ordering save the dates, invitations, and RSVP cards together. The result looks polished at a fraction of letterpress pricing.
Do Paperlust prices include envelopes?
Yes. Free white envelopes are included with every order. Colored, textured, or metallic envelope upgrades are optional paid add-ons.
Is letterpress worth the extra cost?
For couples who value the tactile experience of a pressed impression in thick cotton paper, yes. For couples where the budget is a constraint or the design relies on full-color photography or illustration, digital print is the better choice. The $5 sample pack includes a letterpress sample so you can feel the difference before committing.
How does the 15% discount work?
Order three or more different card types in a single order – for example, save the dates, invitations, and RSVP cards – and 15% is automatically applied to your total. No code needed. The discount applies to the combined order value.
Does Paperlust offer payment plans?
Paperlust doesn’t currently advertise a payment plan. Contact their customer service via live chat to discuss options if needed. The $20 first-purchase discount and 15% bundle discount can meaningfully reduce the upfront cost.
What happens if I don’t like my order?
Paperlust offers a 100% happiness guarantee. If your order doesn’t meet your expectations, they will reprint or refund. Contact customer service through live chat to initiate a resolution.
Are there any minimum order quantities?
Minimums vary by print method. Flat foil minimum is 10 cards (except 350gsm Heavyweight which requires a minimum of 30). Foil stamp minimum is 50 cards. Digital print and metallic have no listed minimum for standard sizes. Check the specific design page for the method you’re considering.