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Rather than buying online, a cheaper option is to buy a kit to DIY from michael's or target. That's what I think I may do!
or consider using a local university's print shop. that's what i'm doing...and i'll get 132 or so 3piece invitations (invite,reception card, rsvp) for less than $50. and i got to design them myself!
They are the BEST. They are SUPER fast too! I was REALLY satisfied with my invitations and they were VERY reasonably priced!!!
Actually- if you are going with one of the major invite companies like Carlson Craft or Birchcraft, local printers are even cheaper than the company websites- and unlike the website, you can customize pretty much everything (ink, layout, paper, font, etc).
My local printer (that I did get my invites through) gave me a 20% discount off the catalog price for my Carlson Craft invites. Another printer I looked into offered 10% off the Birchcraft prices, but I didn't find an invite from them that I loved.
I bought all my paper online and pocket folds and had the initiation, reception, rsvp, and accommodations printed at Kinko's for less than $60 for a 130 invites. We had to do the graphics which was no problem on photo shop. You could always check Vista-print they always have deals going on.
I second Rosy's advice. If you're in the market for flat printing services, check out your local printshop. That's what I did and I saved a bundle over what the stationer was quoting me! (I'd have saved even more by opting for all black ink... but I was stubborn and kept my two color design. Our names just had to be in fuchsia.) :o)
If you go the Kinko's route, be sure that you cut your paper to size after it's printed. The smallest size paper that they'll run through their machines is 8½" x 11". I ordered pre-cut cards from Paper Source for my maps, hoping that Kinko's would print them... lesson learned!
I agree, find a local printer. I went to all the big name vendors online and stores like Paper Source and the prices were usually 30% more. I got my letterpress printed by a local and they were cheaper than what I found. I realized a lot of online invite vendors will not let you use your own design.
If you are on a budget, try digital printing. You can use up to 4 colors and the cost will still be cheaper than flat printing or letterpress. If you need the name of my printer, please feel free to ask.
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I'm looking for a place online who might be able to print invitations at a cheaper rate rather than using a local printer. Does anyone have any suggestions?