Wedding Invitation Printing: Costs, Paper Choices & Timeline

Wedding invitation printing costs depend mainly on stock, finish and quantity: digitally printed invitations on quality 300–350gsm card are the affordable mainstream, while foiling and letterpress sit at the premium end. The full stationery suite spans save-the-dates through to on-the-day items, each with its own deadline.

What's in a wedding stationery suite?

Item	When it's needed
Save-the-dates	9–12 months before
Invitations + RSVP cards	3–6 months before
Information/details cards	with invitations
Order of service	on the day (booklet format)
Table plan, place cards, menus	on the day (menu formats)
Thank-you cards	after

Ordering the day items in the same stock and design as the invitations is what makes a suite feel designed rather than assembled.

Which paper suits wedding invitations?

• 350gsm uncoated — the classic: writable, tactile, elegant (what gsm means)
• Textured/laid or cotton stocks — traditional and letterpress-style looks
• Silk with soft-touch laminate — modern, velvety, photography-friendly
• Pearlescent — shimmer finishes for formal evening styles

What do printed wedding invitations cost?

As a guide: digitally printed invitations on premium card typically run £1.50–£4 per invitation at common quantities (50–100), with folded formats, coloured envelopes and inserts adding to that. Foil, letterpress and die-cutting move pieces into the £5+ range. Remember to count households, not guests — most couples need 10–20% fewer invitations than their guest count, plus spares for keepsakes and mistakes.

How far ahead should printing be ordered?

Allow 2–3 weeks for proofing and printing of digital invitations, longer for premium finishes — and always order a printed proof before the full run. On-the-day items (orders of service, place cards, table plans) can be printed the same week as the wedding; orders of service are a routine short-notice job when numbers firm up late.

Supplying or commissioning artwork

Have a design already (from Etsy, Canva or a designer)? Supply it per the file setup guide — 3mm bleed, CMYK, fonts embedded — and it can go straight to press. Starting from scratch? Design service is available; bring examples of styles you like. Quotes: 01473 933888 or minutemanpressipswich.co.uk, Tacket Street, Ipswich.

FAQs

How many invitations do we need? One per household plus ~10% spares. A 100-guest wedding typically needs 55–65 invitations.

Can you print from a design we bought online? Yes — purchased templates print perfectly if exported as print-ready PDFs with bleed. Check the seller's licence allows professional printing.

How much do 50 wedding invitations cost? Commonly £75–£200 for digital printing on premium card depending on format and inserts; foiling and specialty finishes quote higher.

Can you print orders of service at short notice? Yes — they're a classic same-week job once final numbers and hymns are confirmed.