When To Send Wedding Invitations

Far more than a planning formality; your wedding invitations are a hint at of celebrations to come. The design, timing and details together exude a feeling, build anticipation, and draw your guests into the story of your day. 

Just how crucial is timing when sending out your invites? When planned well, they become the perfect prelude; sent too early or late, and you risk unnecessary stress and logistics. To guide you, we turned to stationery designers, Paper Paper Co. Renowned for their beautifully refined and elegant design crafted with carefully selected paper stocks, Paper Paper Co. has curated the ideal timeline for when to send your wedding invitations. 

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12 – 18 Months Before: Save The Dates

For destination weddings, send save the dates 12-18 months prior, allowing guests ample time to plan for international travel. For local weddings, aim to send 12 months before. Order your save the dates at least 3 months before your target send-out date.

3 – 4 Months Before: Wedding Invitations

Send your wedding invitations at least 3-4 months prior to your wedding, and consider earlier for destination weddings, or if you haven’t sent save the dates. Order your wedding invitations at least 3 months before your desired send-out date to ensure ample time for the design and production process. As Paper Paper Co. explains, “Our typical process takes 4-8 weeks from project start date to delivery.” Also, be sure to order your day-of stationery and signage 3 months prior to your wedding day.

5 – 6 Weeks Before: RSVP Deadlines

Set your RSVP deadline at least 5-6 weeks before your wedding date. This timeline allows you to finalize seating allocations (which can be very time consuming!) and commence production on your day-of stationery pieces.

4-8 Weeks After: Thank You Cards

Wedding thank you cards are a beautiful gesture to thank your wedding guests, especially if holding a destination wedding. Paper Paper Co. recommends sending your thank you cards within 4-8 weeks of your wedding day.

To explore and order your wedding stationery, visit the Paper Paper Co. website.