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agilbe23 Posted: Nov 24, 2012 05:53 PM+

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Posted: Nov 24, 2012 05:53 PM

INVITATION ADVICE!

I need your opinion ladies! So we went to a few invitations places and we narrowed it down to 2-3 invitations that we love. However, for 125 invites (includes response cards, envelope liners, envelopes etc), they were all prices around $1,000. Is that a lot or does that sound like the average price? I LOVE them but I know a lot of people end up throwing them out. I also don't want invitations that look cheesy or cheap. I looked online (weddingpaperdivas.com) and places like that but I didn't like any of them. What do you think???

newlyengaged75 Posted: Nov 24, 2012 07:24 PM+

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Posted: Nov 24, 2012 07:24 PM

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that seems a little high to me! you should try going to cedarhurst papaer they are usually pretty reasonable!

Bride2013 Posted: Nov 24, 2012 07:39 PM+

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Posted: Nov 24, 2012 07:39 PM

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Yeah, that is a lot. I ordered 125 too and it cost me less than 1,000 and my invites were handmade and included all the printing of addresses on the envelopes and return addresses.

Diorprincess Posted: Nov 24, 2012 10:11 PM+

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Posted: Nov 24, 2012 10:11 PM

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do you really love them? then go for it. of course there is always cheaper but if they are exactly what you want and love then I say go for it.

a lot of people do throw them out but some people don't. I still have wedding invitations from my cousins over the years saved in my dresser.

cupcake8503 Posted: Nov 25, 2012 01:32 PM+

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Posted: Nov 25, 2012 01:32 PM

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I personally wouldn't spend that much on invitations because I would rather use the money elsewhere. I have never saved a wedding invitation. Ultimately, it is your money & your wedding so I believe you should do whatever makes you happy.

db276952 Posted: Nov 25, 2012 03:17 PM+

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Posted: Nov 25, 2012 03:17 PM

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Being that your wedding is about a year away I'd keep looking, no reason to jump in if you aren't completely sure...you may be able to find a better deal elsewhere.

jamester116 Posted: Nov 25, 2012 05:32 PM+

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Posted: Nov 25, 2012 05:32 PM

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I personally didn't want to spend a ton on invitations that will most likely end up in the garbage. That being said, I didn't look at prices but just picked what I liked at my invitation lady. I think the invitation I got is one of the more 'fancy' ones from the books I looked at, and I will be spending between 400-500 for 125 invitations.

JBN81012 Posted: Nov 25, 2012 06:51 PM+

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Posted: Nov 25, 2012 06:51 PM

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id say be flexible in your taste!! my invitation and save the date budget is $300!!!

chinadoll11550 Posted: Nov 27, 2012 02:24 PM+

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Posted: Nov 27, 2012 02:24 PM

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I am more so for DIY because so many people dont keep the invitaites and i rather have other things. the website below is for DIY or they can make the invites for you. Good Luck

http://www.downloadandprint.com/

katnwill Posted: Nov 27, 2012 03:47 PM+

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Posted: Nov 27, 2012 03:47 PM

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That seems pricey to me. You can also check out etsy. You will find some really nice invitations for a reasonable price. I'm most likely using an etsy vendor. I will be getting 125 invites for $450 this inlcudes pocketfold, invitation layer, invitation envelope, reply envelope, 2 insert cards, and a ribbon/monogram band. It usually comes with 3 insert cards which is a little more but I only need 2 insert cards so that's how much I was quoted.

pjt212301 Posted: Nov 27, 2012 03:48 PM+

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Posted: Nov 27, 2012 03:48 PM

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Posted by cupcake8503

I personally wouldn't spend that much on invitations because I would rather use the money elsewhere. I have never saved a wedding invitation. Ultimately, it is your money & your wedding so I believe you should do whatever makes you happy.

I totally agree!!!!

Kristin31613 Posted: Nov 27, 2012 10:00 PM+

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Posted: Nov 27, 2012 10:00 PM

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I need 150 (addressing 123, but friend told more you need extra ones for reception ha'll, photog, parents want extra, and you always get last minute invites) with addressing its $553. Is that a good price?

J9JP2013 Posted: Nov 28, 2012 09:50 AM+

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Posted: Nov 28, 2012 09:50 AM

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I personally would not spend that much on invites. I'm giving myself a budget of about $500 on invites. I don't think you really HAVE to spend more than that.

2012_Bride Posted: Nov 28, 2012 09:51 AM+

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Posted: Nov 28, 2012 09:51 AM

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Call Jess Rini!!

klk072285 Posted: Nov 28, 2012 10:05 AM+

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Posted: Nov 28, 2012 10:05 AM

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Posted by katnwill

That seems pricey to me. You can also check out etsy. You will find some really nice invitations for a reasonable price. I'm most likely using an etsy vendor. I will be getting 125 invites for $450 this inlcudes pocketfold, invitation layer, invitation envelope, reply envelope, 2 insert cards, and a ribbon/monogram band. It usually comes with 3 insert cards which is a little more but I only need 2 insert cards so that's how much I was quoted.

Can you tell me which vendor you are using?

KDNY133 Posted: Nov 28, 2012 10:11 AM+

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Posted: Nov 28, 2012 10:11 AM

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I spent $125.00 on invites and i loved them...i could not comprehend spending hundreds of dollars when they eventually end up in the trash..

Anna614 Posted: Nov 28, 2012 01:17 PM+

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Posted: Nov 28, 2012 01:17 PM

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check out JWD Paperie on etsy

Kristin31613 Posted: Nov 28, 2012 01:24 PM+

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Posted: Nov 28, 2012 01:24 PM

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Posted by KDNY133

I spent $125.00 on invites and i loved them...i could not comprehend spending hundreds of dollars when they eventually end up in the trash..

From where?

Alyssa M Posted: Nov 28, 2012 02:08 PM+

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Posted: Nov 28, 2012 02:08 PM