What is the cheapest way to send wedding invitations?

Short answer

The cheapest way to send wedding invitations is to send them digitally, for example by email or through a wedding website with a private link. You avoid printing and postage costs entirely, and guests can RSVP online, which also saves you time and money.

If you want to keep costs as low as possible, go fully digital. You can design a simple invitation on your own computer or use a free template from a wedding website builder. Send it as a PDF or a link, and ask guests to reply through the website. This removes paper, envelopes, stamps and printing, and it is also quicker for you to manage.

A digital invitation still feels personal if you write a warm message and include a photo. You can also send save the dates the same way, so the whole stationery budget becomes very small. For guests who are not online, you can print a handful of invitations just for them, which keeps the cost low without leaving anyone out.

If you prefer paper, the cheapest printed option is usually a single card, no envelope liner, no belly band, no wax seal, and no extra inserts. Put all the details on the back of the card or on your wedding website. Use standard UK postage and send them early, but not too early, because you want the date to be firm. And remember, a handwritten address on a plain envelope looks just as lovely as a printed one.