Wedding Invitations & Stationery in Charleston, SC

Wedding invitation suites in Charleston range from $2–$5 per set for digital printing to $8–$25+ per set for letterpress or foil-stamped designs. A full suite (invitation, inner and outer envelopes, RSVP card, details insert) for 150 guests typically runs $400–$1,500 for printed invitations, and $1,500–$4,000+ for luxury printing techniques.

Send invitations 6–8 weeks before your wedding date; 10–12 weeks for destination weddings or those requiring significant travel. If you're using save-the-dates (recommended for spring and fall Charleston dates), send those 6–8 months in advance. Build in time for addressing, assembly, and postage. Allow 2–4 weeks for this process.

Yes.Charleston has a thriving stationery community skilled in custom designs. Local motifs like palmetto trees, magnolia blossoms, pineapples, shrimp boats, and coastal watercolors are popular for Lowcountry-themed suites. Many local stationers also offer calligraphy envelope addressing and custom wedding day paper goods: programs, menus, escort cards, and signage.

A full wedding stationery suite typically includes: invitation card, inner envelope, outer envelope, RSVP card and envelope, and details/accommodations insert. Day-of stationery adds ceremony programs, escort cards or seating chart, table numbers, menus, and thank you cards. Stationers can design your full suite for a cohesive look.

Order at least 3–4 months before your send date for standard printing; 5–6 months for letterpress, engraving, or foil stamping. Custom design plus printing takes 6–10 weeks at most studios. Factor in time for proofing rounds. Most stationers do 2–3 rounds before printing, so don't wait until the last minute.