When to Mail Out Wedding Invitations and Save the Dates: A Complete Guide
RECOMMENDED TIMELINES TO CONSIDER
Mailing out wedding invitations and save the dates is a crucial step in ensuring your guests have ample time to prepare for your special day. Timing is key to ensure the invitations and save the dates reach your guests in a timely manner.
Planning your own wedding and not sure when to send out your wedding stationery? Don’t worry! In this guide, we'll provide you with the recommended timelines for sending out both wedding invitations and save the dates. Our tip: Work with a wedding stationer as they be able to help ensure that appropriate timelines are followed based on their industry knowledge!
SAVE THE DATES
Local Wedding: Send to guests 6-8 months before the wedding.
Destination Wedding: Send to guest 10-12 months before the wedding.
Save the dates are typically sent to guests well in advance to allow them to mark the date on their calendars and make necessary arrangements. Consider the following timeline:
Send out save the dates approximately six to eight months before the wedding day.
This applies especially if you're planning a destination wedding or if many guests will need to travel.
Include basic details such as the date, location, and a brief message indicating that a formal invitation will follow.
This is a great place to also send a link to your wedding website to provide additional information!
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INVITATIONS
Local Wedding: Send to guests 8-10 weeks before the wedding.
Destination Wedding: Send to guest 10-12 weeks before the wedding.
Wedding invitations should be sent out with ample time for guests to RSVP and make necessary preparations. Follow these guidelines:
If you did not send a save the date, add in another 3-4 weeks lead time to the recommended timelines above. *Please note that you should always send a save the date 10-12 months in advance for destination weddings to allow guests to properly make travel arrangements.
Ensure the RSVP deadline is set for at least four weeks before the wedding to allow enough time for planning and organization. Our tip: Always ask your planner/caterer/venue when they need a headcount.
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