From invitations to thank you cards, Target can meet just about any wedding’s stationery needs. But figuring out which paper goods are right for you – and at the right price – can be an overwhelming task. To help, we asked Ashlea Halpern, editor of New York Weddings, to pick a few of her faves for a splurge vs. steal showdown and explain why they might be perfect for your own big day.
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Tiffany Blue Invitation Kit: If you’re going for classic, nothing beats Tiffany blue. I especially love the scalloped edges and delicate metallic border, and the fact that this all-inclusive kit has everything you could possibly need: invitations, envelopes, envelope seals, R.S.V.P. cards, and R.S.V.P. envelopes ($40 for 50).
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Silver Invitation Jackets: This sleek invitation set screams sophisticated winter wedding.The die-cut accent makes the envelope look expensive, but it’s a total steal at under $40 (for 50).
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Pearl Ivory Jacket Invitation Kit: You can’t go wrong with time-honored ivory. Keep it clean and classy with black ink and a pale satin ribbon, or treat it like a blank canvas by incorporating an experimental typeface and hand doodling ($30 for 50).
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DIY Designer Fan Program Paper Kit: This. is. genius. Basically you print your entire wedding program at home on a fan that you then glue together and distribute to guests as they stream into your wedding. How clever! How Southern! It makes you want to host a backyard wedding just so you can use them ($50 for 50).
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Diagonal Stripe Thank You Notes: These monochromatic thank you cards are so handsome: formal yet masculine. I picture an urbane couple sending them out after what was no doubt an affair to remember ($9 for 30).
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Bouquet Thank You Cards: Playful cobalt bouquet flowers are hippie-ish; I’d expect to receive this after attending a crafty-cool chick and her hipster husband’s D.I.Y. bohemian wedding ($4 for 10).
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Blue Thank You Cards: Chic enough to look modern, traditional enough not to offend your new mother in law ($11 for 50).
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Poppy and Pink Thank You: J’adore! Could these cards be any cuter?! I love the poppy pink color, the thick white border, and the bold graphic lettering ($3 for 10).
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Vintage Thank You Cards: The vintage-y vibe of these airmail-style thank you cards is perfect for a couple that set up a honeymoon registry. Buy some foreign stamps and mail ‘em from abroad to drive home that nostalgic jet-setter vibe ($8 for 20).
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