1.) Choose a More Affordable Paper Option

There are so many possibilities when it comes to paper for wedding stationery–which it what makes stationery so fun and exciting, right? Color, texture, stock, weight, and coating all play a role in the look and feel of your invites. One way to cut back on costs is to choose a paper stock and weight that falls more into the "middle-of-the-road category." We wouldn't recommend going below a 80# cover, simply for the sake of durability. However, 80# cover tends to be much more affordable than say 150# cover. Always ask your designer or printer for samples before moving forward. This way you know what the weight and stock look and feel like before having everything printed. Take a look at our standard paper samples for an example of nice, durable paper.

2.) Stick with Digital Printing

Like paper, there are so many printing techniques out there that directly impact the cost of your wedding stationery. As beautiful as gold-foil and letter press can be, they can also be expensive. Stick with digital printing and the overall cost will be much lower.

4.) Choose a Semi-Custom Template

Another great way to reduce your stationery expenses is to choose a templated design. Merimoi Press has several Printed Semi-Custom Templates and Digital Semi-Custom Templates to choose from. The background is templated, but the couple is still custom illustrated to match the look of the soon-to-be Mr. or Mrs. As always, the text can be modified upon request.

5.) Have Your Guests RSVP Online

The less you have to print, the lower your overall cost will be. Many wedding websites have incorporated the option to have your guests RSVP directly on your wedding website. There are even ways to have your guests' meal preferences included within their digital RSVP. Merimoi Press allows you to completely itemize your order in the event you are not looking to have RSVPs designed or printed.

6.) Provide Your Guests with Details Online

Just like RSVPing online, guests can go directly to your website for details. Just include a URL on your main invite and your guests will know where to go for more information.

7.) Print the Invites Yourself

We do recommend having your wedding invites professionally printed–whether that's with us or with an online printer of your choosing. This way you have someone checking every card to make sure it looks absolutely perfect before you send it out to your guests. It also eliminates the process of selecting paper/finding a printer to use. However, when you're in a pinch, there is always the option to print the invites yourself–just make sure to use a nicer printer and don't forget to check the ink! Merimoi Press does offer Digital Semi-Custom Wedding Suites, if you'd prefer to go the self-printing route. 

8.) Go Black and White

Black and White invites are simple, chic, and can be cheap! Depending on who is printing the invites, full color printing can be more expensive than black and white printing. Check with your printer to see if black and white printing makes more sense for the design you're using.

9.) Order All at Once

The cost per unit for most things tends to go down when ordering in bulk, printing is no exception. Order all of your items at once (and order extra for any last minute additions to the guest list) as this will keep your costs down. Not to mention, this could also keep shipping expenses down or totally eliminate the cost of shipping all together. Merimoi Press currently offers free shipping on orders above $100.

10.) Choose Merimoi Press

Okay, we're a bit biased, but it's true, working with our team of designers and print professionals will ultimately help you keep your budget in check AND provide you with the most unique and jaw-dropping custom wedding invitations! Head over to our contact page to connect with us today! We'd love to hear from you.

We hope these tips helped and we look forward to possibly working with you! Let us know in the comments below if you have any other tips or questions on how to save on wedding invites! 

Hi everyone and welcome!

My name is Laura Mitchell and I am the Founder/Creative Director of Merimoi Press–a Minneapolis based stationery and illustration company. I've decided to start a blog to help our customers and following get to know us a little better and provide a window into what we do! If you’re looking for information not only about our business, but on the latest trends relating to art, illustration, stationery and how they can come to fit within your lifestyle… you’ve arrived at the right place! 

To start, here's a little bit about myself:

• I am a self-taught graphic designer and illustrator living in Minneapolis, MN with my lovely husband, Eric, my 3-year-old Great Dane, Georgie, and our 3-month-old daughter, Mayna.

• I have an irrational fear of butterflies..and really anything that has wings and can fly near me.

• I have worked with artists and illustrators for years before deciding to pursue a career in art myself. I previously worked as an Art Consultant and Gallery Director at a contemporary art gallery downtown Minneapolis and as an Art Director at a Children's Educational Publisher–both dream jobs!

• I love anything pastel!

• I started out designing and illustrating wedding invites for friends. After a few years of doing side work and with the encouragement of those close friends and family, I left my dream job (wouldn't be the first time...more on that later) and decided to take a leap of faith and start my own stationery and illustration company. Currently we specialize in custom illustrated paper products for all occasions including anything from wedding stationery to holiday cards to nursery art. Check out some of our latest products!

From our Floral Collection:

Our latest Semi-Custom Wedding Invites:

An example of our nursery art:

I look forward to sharing more about myself, my work and what we know about the industry in the coming weeks, months, (and hopefully) years! Chat with you all soon!

XO,

Laura