When Should You Send Out Your Wedding Invitations?
When to mail wedding invitations?
This is the question we get asked the most by our couples. We’ve compiled a handy list of “whens” below, so you’ll be perfectly on time with all of your time-sensitive stationery!
Wedding stationery timeline at a glance
Bridal Shower Invitations:
Bridal shower invitations should go out 2 months before the shower.
Save-the-Dates
Send save-the-dates 6–12 months before the wedding, depending on whether you are planning a local or destination wedding.
Bachelorette Party Invitations:
Send bachelorette party invitations 1 month before the party.
Wedding Invitations:
Wedding invitations should go out 2–3 months prior to your wedding date. If you’re exploring different invitation styles, you can also see our velvet wedding invitations.
Destination Wedding:
For a destination wedding, send your invitations out a minimum of 3 months in advance. If you’re looking for a suite option, explore floral acrylic wedding invitations.
RSVP Deadline:
Set your RSVP deadline for 1 month before the wedding.
Rehearsal Dinner Invitations:
Send rehearsal dinner invitations 1 month in advance.
Thank You Cards:
Gifts received during the engagement party: within 2 weeks.
Gifts sent before the wedding date: ASAP, and make sure it is before the wedding.
Gifts given on the wedding day: within 2–3 months.
Gifts received after the wedding day: within 2 weeks.
Add time for design, printing, and shipping
Having these timelines in mind, you would need to add some extra time in front for the design, printing, and shipping of your stationery.
We currently accept weddings/events with at least 5 months of lead time. In addition, we limit the number of orders we accept per year in order to ensure we can give your big day our full and undivided attention. If you have any doubts about when to reach out to us to organize your wedding stationery, we recommend the sooner, the better! If you want to start planning your suite, explore our acrylic wedding invitations.
Frequently Asked Questions about When to Send Wedding Invitations
How far in advance should I send wedding invitations?
Wedding invitations should be sent 2–3 months prior to your wedding date.
When should you mail out wedding invitations?
Wedding invitations should be mailed 2–3 months prior to your wedding date.
When should wedding invitations be mailed out for a destination wedding?
For a destination wedding, send invitations out a minimum of 3 months in advance.
When should I set the RSVP deadline?
The RSVP deadline should be 1 month before the wedding.
When should bridal shower invitations go out?
Bridal shower invitations should go out 2 months before the shower.
When should I send save-the-dates?
Save-the-dates should be sent 6–12 months before the wedding, depending on whether you are planning a local or destination wedding.
When should thank you cards be sent?
Engagement party gifts: within 2 weeks. Gifts sent before the wedding date: ASAP, and make sure it is before the wedding. Wedding day gifts: within 2–3 months. Gifts received after the wedding day: within 2 weeks.
