Interest in print-on-demand wedding invitations is surging.
Well, to be more accurate, the popularity of print-on-demand, in general, is going through the roof. Customers are turning to online services to create everything from custom T-shirts and throw pillows to office decor and gifts.
But this kind of service has been a particularly good fit for couples who are planning weddings. It provides a convenient platform for adding personal touches to their invitations, save-the-dates, signage, favors, decor, and more.
One especially popular provider for those who go this route is Zazzle, an online company that offers thousands of print-on-demand products, including custom invitations.
Because of the interest we’re seeing in Zazzle wedding products, we thought we’d give you a rundown of what this company offers and what you should know about working with them.
Zazzle.com Invitations: The Basics
When you visit the Zazzle.com wedding invitations site, you’re presented with a wealth of options, beginning with designing a personalized invitation. In this case, you’ll upload a design created by you or for you with every visual element in place: images, text, colors, layout — everything.
After you upload your design, Zazzle will ask you to make choices that impact the shape and feel of your invitation. That will include the corner style (Do you want your corners squared? Rounded? Scalloped? ), a paper type (matte, semi-gloss, linen, felt, etc.), standard or high-definition printing, and size. You also can opt to include an attribution for the image or design you’re using.
There also are multiple packages available for invitations created with your upload, including 5” by 7”, foil invitations, and all-in-one (no envelopes).
If you’re not crazy about the idea of designing your invitation from scratch, you can work with one of Zazzle’s templates. You can select themes (including floral, elegant, boho, modern) or browse through popular designs. From there, you specify the wording, envelope choices, materials, and other details.
One of Zazzle’s newer features is Instant Downloads, which allows customers to create custom invitations online by personalizing and downloading digital templates. From there, the resulting invitations can be shared immediately.
Zazzle also offers couples save-the-dates, wedding stationery, decor, signs, gifts, and bridal shower invitations.
Choosing The Right Zazzle Invitation
With the huge variety of wedding invitation designs and options on Zazzle, you may feel overwhelmed when trying to select the perfect invitation. Here are some tips to help you narrow down your choices:
Decide on a budget: Zazzle invitations range widely in price. Having a budget in mind will help eliminate options that are too expensive.
Determine your theme or style: Look through Zazzle's invitation themes like modern, rustic, boho, and traditional. Or browse by color scheme. This will give you ideas for what you're visually drawn to.
Prioritize must-have features: Consider aspects like size, paper type, envelope lining, and printing quality that are most important to you. This will help you zero in on suitable options.
Compare packages” Zazzle offers standard invitations or all-in-one invites without separate envelopes. Decide which best suits your needs and budget.
Consider ease of customization: If you want to fully personalize wording and details, make sure the template you select makes it easy to customize.
Order samples: Before finalizing your design, order inexpensive proof prints or digital proofs. This allows you to see a physical version before purchasing.
Preview on multiple devices: A design you love on your computer may look very different on a phone. Be sure to view digital proofs on all devices guests may use to view your invites.
Keeping these tips in mind as you evaluate Zazzle wedding invitations will help you select an option that aligns beautifully with your vision,
User Perspectives
Generally, Zazzle invites get pretty good reviews for quality and variety.
As a review in the Loud Bride blog put it, Zazzle invitations are a “pretty good option.” The reviewer, a professional invitation designer, noted that Zazzle products can come with a “higher than average price,” but they also offer frequent discounts. The reviewer suggests using Zazzle to create a cohesive theme for your printed wedding materials. In other words, you can come up with one design — or use one Zazzle template — and apply it to your save-the-dates, favors, signs, and keepsakes.
On sitejabber, a consumer review site, Zazzle has a rating of 4.48 stars out of five from more than 7,600 reviews.
“Consumers satisfied with Zazzle most frequently mention great quality, fast delivery and wedding invitations. Zazzle ranks 2nd among Stationery sites,” the sitejabber overview states.
However, not everyone was delighted with their Zazzle experience. You can also find reviews that call out Zazzle for poor customer service, missing envelopes, and defective products.
The company has similar ratings on other consumer platforms: 4.5 stars out of five on Trustpilot, 4.6 stars on ResellerRatings, and 4.3 stars on Reviews.io.
Zazzle wedding invitations are far from your only choice for personalized invitations for weddings, showers, and other vents, but the company’s variety, convenience, and frequent discounts have made it a popular one.
You can learn more about Zazzle wedding invites on their website.
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