I often dream of a handmade wedding. Lovingly twisted paper flowers catching the breeze high in the trees; recycled jam jars flickering with the glow of dozens of tealights; origami cranes decorating place settings; a hand-embroidered wedding dress.
But here's the crux: there's always so much to do, and so little time.
Wedding invitations are a crucial detail that set the stage for your love story, and although handmade items offer lasting sentimentality, there's no doubt that they require a lot of time and effort.
Perhaps you have over 100 loved ones on your guest-list, and hand-painting so many cards just isn't feasible, or maybe you have a vision but you're not that confident with art.
A wedding invitation website can help. With the help of dedicated professionals, you can create a custom design at the touch of a button, so your wedding stationery is still – well – yours.
We've browsed the internet for the best designs, selecting examples of the finest florals, clean and tasteful minimalist lines, elegant calligraphy, and bold colour. Make sure to look out for the customisable options on each site to upload your own template or work with a professional designer!
Best wedding invitation website
Papier
Excited about designing your wedding stationary but don't know where to start? Take the Papier wedding invitation quiz to discover your unique style.
Choose from a warm, cool, or neutral colour palette, select which season speaks to you, and pick from a selection of aesthetics. Papier will curate a range of options tailored just for you, or you can browse their entire collection for a range of floral, minimalist, traditional, and modern styles!
You can also choose to upload your own design, for a truly handmade feel.
- Buy now from Papier (from £2.24 | $2.30)
Not on the High Street
Not on the High Street offer a huge range of wedding invitations, from traditional floral styles to the weird and wonderful – we spotted a passport-themed invitation!
There's plenty of luxurious options with coloured card and envelopes, foiling, and wax seal kits, but the filter tool helps you find the perfect invite for whatever's in your price range.
Take a look at our DIY wedding seating plan for a cute handmade touch!
- Buy now from Not on the High Street (from £0.50 | $1.22)
The Knot
Organising a wedding can be a daunting ordeal, especially if you're doing it without the help of a wedding planner.
The Knot is a popular website offering resources and tools for wedding planning. It provides couples with practical tools to plan their weddings, from finding vendors and creating registries to managing budgets and designing stationery.
Choose from their wide array of styles and themes, with the option to select their signature, pearlescent or recycled paper in all different shades. You can also build upon your chosen theme to create an entire suite of wedding stationery, including menus, place cards, guest books, and more.
- Buy now from The Knot (from $1.79)
Zola
Zola is one of the best wedding invitation websites in the US, with an extensive selection of styles, shapes, and budgets available. Like The Knot, Zola also offers a full suite of wedding planning tools, from venues and vendors, to budgets and boutique goods.
Their easy-to-use website makes selection a breeze. Toggle between their 8 aesthetics (Elegant, Minimalist, Floral, Typography, Monogram, Rustic, Greenery, Vintage) or get even more specific with the numerous filters, including style, colour, photo, foil, and more.
Looking for more DIY wedding ideas? Check out our list of the best DIY wedding crafts for a touch of the handmade!
- Buy now from Zola (from $1.07)
Minted
Another favourite US wedding website, Minted offer all sorts of wedding stationery, along with décor items and a website builder.
Choose between their various styles (Classic & Formal, Simple & Minimalist, Botanical, Modern, Vintage, Rustic, Bold & Typographic, Bohemian), or filter by colour, style, venue, season, and a host of other search tools.
Looking for table décor inspiration? Don't miss our top 20 easy DIY wedding table decorations,
- Buy now from Minted (from $2.50)
Etsy
You can pretty much get anything on Etsy - wedding invitations included!
In fact, they have an entire tab dedicated to weddings, with everything from gifts and mementos, to decorations, accessories, and clothing.
Their invite designs range from formal and traditional, to modern and simplistic, to bold and fun. You can also browse their wedding invitation templates for a more affordable print-at-home option.
- Buy now from Etsy (from £1.00 | $1.31)
Zazzle
For a great variety of options, take a look at Zazzle! This site features some bold designs, with plenty of colourful illustrations and fun fonts.
You can also upload your own design for a truly personalised wedding invitation!
Are you heading to a wedding soon? Here's how to make a gorgeous DIY wedding card for your loved ones!
- Buy now from Zazzle (from £1.20 | $1.25)
GreenVelope
GreenVelope is worth a browse for a sustainable option, as their invites are entirely online!
With colours ranging from rich oranges and blues, to luxurious creams and pinks, this website offers a great selection to suit every taste.
There's plenty of multi-cultural styles too, with an entire collection dedicated to Indian wedding invitations.
- Buy now from GreenVelope
Vistaprint
Vistaprint specialise in all kinds of printing services, so you can trust that their wedding invitations are of top quality.
Choose from their abundant choice of styles and themes, or take the extra step and create a custom design. Describe your design idea in detail, select a style and colour palette, upload any reference images, and either review over email or schedule a DesignLive session to finalise revisions and feedback before printing.
- Buy now from Vistaprint (from £0.48 | $0.82)
Paper Source
For some wonderful florals and traditional styles, we think Paper Source is great. They do have minimalist and modern options too, but the styles like this foiled anemone design are their forte.
You can book a free consultation to customise your stationery, and match your invites to the rest of your wedding suite.
- Buy now from Paper Source (from $1.58)
Mixbook
Mixbook specialise in photo books and printing services, so you can rest assured your invites will be of the best quality!
Choose between a huge array of styles and designs, and customise the quality of your finish by selecting any of 6 paper types, as well as choosing foil types and trim.
- Buy now from Mixbook (from £1.08 | $1.36)
Wedding invitation FAQs
What is the average cost of 100 wedding invitations?
This is a bit of a trick question, as the price varies depending on factors such as the paper finish, foiling, and size of the cards. However, we found that the flat rate for standard invites on our selected websites varied from around £50 to £300.
How to choose the perfect wedding invitation?
Consider the style and theme of your wedding. If it's a traditional, formal affair, you may prefer to choose a design with elegant borders and calligraphy. If you're planning an outdoor wedding with a bohemian vibe, perhaps you'd like a theme involving meadow flowers and handwriting fonts.
Don't forget to consider colour palette, paper finish and trim, and whether you'd like foiling or other additions.
What is the best size for a wedding invitation?
The best size for a wedding invitation is typically 5x7 inches, but it can vary depending on personal preference and design style.
What is the correct wording for a wedding invitation?
The correct wording for a wedding invitation typically includes the names of the hosts (or parents), the names of the couple getting married, the date and time of the wedding, the location, and RSVP details.
Who goes first on wedding invitations?
Traditionally, the bride's name precedes the groom's on a wedding invitation. The usual structure depicts the hosts' names first, followed by the names of the couple getting married.
Should you put your full name on a wedding invitation?
It's customary to use your full names on wedding invitations for clarity and formality. However, it's up to you! For a small wedding with close family and friends on the guest list, you may feel its unnecessary to include full names.
What's the difference between a save the date and a wedding invitation?
The main difference between a save the date and a wedding invitation is timing and level of detail. Save the dates are sent out well in advance to inform guests of the wedding date, allowing them to mark their calendars, while wedding invitations include specific details about the event and RSVP information.
How far in advance should you send wedding invitations?
Wedding invitations should be sent out 6-8 weeks before the wedding date, or even earlier for destination weddings or if guests need to make travel arrangements.
Handmade, without the hand-ache
We hope you've enjoyed our round up of the best wedding initiation websites. Now you'll be able to inject some sentimentality into your invites without sacrificing precious planning time!
Make your own wedding favours
Looking for more handmade wedding ideas? Check out these DIY wedding favours for a personal touch!
