Make your friends and family RSVP ASAP with these wedding invitations

It wasn’t so long ago that wedding invitations were limited to print-only options, typically traditional and very formal. But today, couples have endless possibilities – from digital invites with interactive elements to eco-friendly materials and personalised artistic touches, making the invitation as thoughtfully curated as the celebration itself.

To set the tone of your big day, and even the events that come before it, you’ll be wanting to invest in the best wedding invites and best wedding invitations. Think: colour scheme, font style (maybe something that will match the table place cards on the day), and decorations. Will there be a nod to the flowers your venue will have on display? Do you wish to go for something minimal and classic or bold and glamorous? And, most importantly, how much money are you wanting to spend?

From the very moment you say ‘yes’ to your engagement ring – and probably before you even begin looking for wedding dresses, comfortable wedding shoes and where to buy your bridesmaid’s dresses online – you’ve already committed to a hefty spend, so cutting corners and saving where you can is wise. Trust us, although you might hold onto one or two, it’s highly unlikely that anyone else will treat your invitations as keepsakes. As heartbreaking as that is, it will keep you from going totally OTT (so see it as a blessing in disguise).

Nowadays, you can even design your own wedding invitations. From the very paper the words will be printed onto, to the size and shape of the invitation, you’ll have a say in all the details. Look to places such as Vistaprint, Joy, or Moo.com to start creating yours – you’ll find yourself playing around with different designs, templates and themes for hours.

If you don’t fancy getting crafty and making your wedding invitations yourself, we’ve found nine online stores that are well worth browsing. After all, you’ve got your wedding flowers to think of, not to mention your mother of the bride gift and bridesmaid gift ideas to organise… best get yourself that wedding planner book ASAP.

The best websites for ordering wedding invitations 2024

• The best for pre-made wedding invitations: Papier
• The best for independent retailers: Not On The High Street
• The best for digital save-the-dates and invites: Joy
• The best for luxury wedding invitations: Smythson
• The best for high-street wedding invitations: John Lewis
• The best for affordable prices: WHSmith
• The best for samples: Etsy
• The best for wedding invitations with quick delivery: Amazon

Papier have hundreds of ready-made wedding invitations that are sure to tick the boxes on your criteria list. Of course, the plus side to buying a pre-made design is that you don’t need to think about things like wording. It’s already done for you. Just remember to go for something that matches or complements your Save the Date (no, they’re not the same) and most importantly pick a style that’s going to remind people of the important date and stand out. The last thing you want is for your wedding invite to get put down on a coffee table and forgotten about.

This Peace Poppies design calls to be used for spring weddings. Its printed on Mohawk paper with a matte eggshell finish, and you can add the options of an information card, RSVP card and RSVP envelope.

Wildflower Monogram Wedding Invitation

Looking for something simple and chic but that still says ‘wedding’? The Wildflower Monogram design is spot on. Cue expectations of the most ethereal event of the year when this invitation lands through your guest’s letterbox.

If you’re not quite ready to commit to a colour-scheme, opt for a black and white design that still packs a punch. Read: Papier’s Flore offering.

Not On The High Street is a dream when it comes to supporting small, independent businesses – including through the purchase of your wedding invitations. You can order samples of several styles at a time if you can’t make your mind up, and, the best part? You can personalise them before you even order them, taking away all the stress of having to sit down and write them out.

‘The Lucia’ Italian Tuscan Wedding Invitation

Exude ‘la dolce vita’ vibes with these Italian-inspired wedding invitations. Complete with watercolour lemon and olive branch imagery, each invitation can come with an RSVP card, information card and a belly band – just select them from the drop down menu.

Script Wedding Invitation

Modern? Check. Minimal? Yep. If you’re keen on just getting all the necessary information out there, without all the added frills and bows, this wedding invitation set has your name on it.