Average stationery cost in United States
US$700
Typical range: US$300 – US$1,500
What you’re paying for.
Save the dates
Digital, postcard, or magnet
US$30 – US$200
Invitation suite
Invitation, RSVP, details card, envelopes
US$150 – US$800
Day-of stationery
Programs, menus, place cards, table numbers
US$80 – US$400
Signage
Welcome sign, seating chart, bar menu
US$30 – US$200
Thank you cards
Post-wedding notes
US$30 – US$150
How to save on stationery.
Use Minted, Zola, or Paperless Post
Semi-custom designs at $100-300 for a full suite vs $500-1,500 for bespoke.
Digital RSVPs via your wedding website
Free, easier to track, and most guests prefer it. Saves $50-200 on RSVP cards and return postage.
Skip programs and table numbers
Write the menu on a single large board. Programs are rarely kept.
Common questions.
$1.50-5 per invitation for semi-custom, $5-15 per invitation for bespoke. For 100 invitations, budget $150-500 for semi-custom or $500-1,500 for bespoke.
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