Is it cheaper to make your own wedding invites?

DIY invitations can save money, but the savings depend on your design and your skills. A simple flat card with black text on white paper is easy to print at home. Add a photo, a coloured background or a fancy fold, and your ink and paper costs rise fast. You also need to factor in envelopes, which are often more expensive than you expect, and postage for a heavier card.

If you enjoy crafting, DIY can be a lovely way to personalise your stationery. You can add a ribbon, a wax seal or a hand drawn map. But those extras take time, and time is a real cost when you are planning a wedding. Be realistic about how many invitations you need and how many evenings you can spend folding, addressing and sealing them.

A good middle ground is to design your own artwork and have it printed professionally. That gives you the personal touch without the risk of your home printer jamming or running out of ink. Ask a local print shop for a quote for the paper and printing only, and compare that with a full DIY kit.