Ambrose E. Burnside. 1824-1881, Indiana. Born to a poor family of Quakers, Burnside was indentured at an early age as a tailor's apprentice. Afterward he entered West Point and graduated in the class of 1847, during the Mexican War. Although sent to Mexico, he did not arrive until the war had ended.
The Bridal Association of America quoted that the average cost of wedding invitations is $659. Wedding Stats has quoted the average being $441, or a range somewhere between $381 and $441 during 2015.
So to start you on your way, here are 3 things to consider when determining your wedding invitation costs. Standard invitations consist of common designs such as flat, layered or pocket and on average may cost a total of 3%-5% of your overall wedding budget.