when to send
“When should I send wedding invitations, thank you notes, Save the Dates?”
9–12 Months in Advance
ORDER DESTINATION SAVE THE DATES
Order destination Save the Dates for international weddings to give guests time for travel arrangements.
6–8 Months in Advance
ORDER SAVE THE DATES
Order Save the Dates with location (city and state).
5–6 Months in Advance
ORDER DESTINATION WEDDING INVITATIONS
Order destination wedding invitations early for extra notice.
3–4 Months in Advance
ORDER WEDDING INVITATIONS
Order wedding invitations, allowing time for proofing and printing (2-3 days for proofs, 2 weeks for printing).
6–8 Weeks in Advance
MAIL INVITATIONS
Mail invitations (3 months in advance for destination weddings).
Our invitations arrive unassembled, so set aside a day or two for assembly. Consider inviting friends over with a bottle of wine to make it a fun gathering.
Mailing: Take one complete suite to your local post office. Have them weigh the full invitation and give you the correct postage amount.
Note: Destination weddings should be mailed about 3 months in advance.
4 Weeks in Advance
ORDER DAY-OF PIECES & THANK YOUS
Order day-of pieces (menus, programs, escort cards) and Thank You notes.
After the Ceremony
Send thank you notes ideally within 4 weeks of receiving gifts (etiquette allows 3 months). Order matching Thank You notes with invitations or day-of pieces.