5 Ways To Get Custom Luxe Wedding Stationery without Going Broke

In the world of weddings, your stationery is the first impression and you want to make it a good one. But when you’ve got a venue to book, flowers to order and that perfect dress to find—you don’t want to blow your budget on paper goods, am I right? Thankfully, you don’t have to sacrifice stationery style. With Shutterfly at your side, save-the-dates and invitations (and even personalized thank you notes!) can still look totally luxe and have your guests thinking you spent big bucks. Here’s how!

Shown below: Simple Solid Frame Invitation

Choose a Design that Speaks to You.

I don’t think anyone wishes for a cookie-cutter wedding, or cookie-cutter wedding stationery for that matter. So, first things first, pick a design you love! Shutterfly‘s array of design options can be customized the way YOU want, to bring your vision to life. Whether you’re having an intimate backyard affair or an elegant seaside affair, the options are endless.

Utilize Shutterfly’s Custom Color Palette tool on specific designs (indicated by the color wheel on site) to customize your stationery further and match the hues you’ve selected for your Big Day.

Shown below: Special Celebration Save The Date

Personalize with Photos

My husband and I loved utilizing our engagement photos for our save-the-dates. It’s such a fun way to personalize and share those memories with friends and family before the wedding! Shutterfly’s Wedding Save-The-Dates also have a coordinating, customizable back of card design, at no extra charge. Don’t you love it when the bonus touches are free?

Shown below: Lavish Love Save The Date

Get Fancy with Foil

The easiest way to take your wedding stationery to the next level? Layer on the foil, my friends! Sure, faux foil can look lovely, but real foil is très chic and brings an elegant touch to your stationery.

Shown below: True Love Forever Invitation

From wedding invitations with rose gold foil to modern, gilded lines, Shutterfly’s foil options prove to be nothing less than fabulous.

Get Creative with Trims

Think outside the box with a variety of different trim options available as well. Whether you stick with classic square, clean and rounded, bracket, scallop or ticket—selecting a creative cut amps up the wow factor.

Shown below: Elegant Embellishments Invitation

Embrace the Extras

Last but certainly not least, go for the extras that tie it all together! We’re talking RSVP cards, enclosure cards, address labels, thank you notes, colored envelopes, and envelope liners. Shutterfly makes it easy to match with coordinating designs for each suite. So, whether you want to add on those matching directions cards, or make life easier with convenient address labels—you’ve got the tools at hand to help you share the big news.

The best part? You can test drive Shutterfly’s wedding invitations printed with your own Big Day details. Get five free samples of your choice today with promo code 5WEDINVITES. Amazing right? Head on over to choose your top five favorites today.

Shown above: Splendid Watercolor Invitation