Why Adding a Few More Wedding Invitations Later Gets VERY Expensive

Why you should order extra wedding invitations from the start

One of the most common questions we hear is, “Can we add just 5 more invitations later?”

It sounds simple, but once your wedding invitation materials have been ordered, adding even a small number later can become surprisingly expensive.

This is why we stress your invitation quantity from the very beginning. Your count is one of the most important parts of the ordering process. Once production is underway, small add on orders are rarely simple or cost effective.

Why extra wedding invitations cost more later

When you place your order, we order materials based on the quantity you approved.

That includes your invitation cards, RSVP cards, details cards, envelopes, liners, jackets, ribbon, wax seals, and any other pieces in your suite. We also account for normal overage required by our print partners and manufacturers, but that does not mean we have enough extra materials sitting around to make 5 or 10 more full suites later.

Those overages are already built into the production process. They help cover setup needs, print tolerances, spoilage, and the extras we keep on hand for quality control and for your photographer.

They are not meant for a second mini order after the fact.

Why “just 5 more” is not really just 5 more

In custom wedding stationery, a small reorder can require a whole new round of work.

That may include:

• ordering additional paper, pockets, envelopes, ribbon, embellishments, etc.

• meeting vendor minimums!

• paying for new production setup

• shipping more materials

• reprinting multiple pieces

• assembling the new suites

• shipping the new invites

So the cost is not simply for 5 invitations.

It is the cost of reopening production for a very small quantity, which is why adding a few more wedding invitations later can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars.

We order what you tell us you need

We do not place orders based on a guess. We order based on the quantity you approve.

That is why we encourage couples to finalize their guest count early and order extras from the start. It is almost always far more affordable to add a few extra suites to your original order than to place a small reorder later.

How many extra wedding invitations should you order?

If you think you may need a few more, order them now.

Extra invitations are helpful for:

• last minute guest list additions

• keepsakes

• your photographer

• family members who want a copy

• unexpected mailing issues

• peace of mind

Ordering extra wedding invitations upfront gives you flexibility and helps you avoid high reorder costs later.

Final advice: order extra wedding invitations

If you are wondering whether to add 5 or 10 extra wedding invitations to your order, the answer is yes.

Once materials are ordered, small quantity changes are no longer small. A few extra invitations at the beginning can save you a lot of money, stress, and timeline issues later.

At Paper Muse .Co, we always want to help you make the most thoughtful and cost effective decisions for your wedding stationery. Ordering extras upfront is one of the best ways to do that.

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