When Should I Order / Post My Wedding Invitations?
There are a few things to consider when trying to determine when you should order and post your invitations:
Are you having a destination wedding with guests travelling and requiring flights / accommodation / visas / passports?
Do you have International guests?
Do you have interstate guests?
Have you booked a popular time of year? (November - April)
Do your guests have lots of engaged friends / family members who may also be getting married soon?
All of the above will influence when you post Invitations and whether or not it is a good idea to also send a Save the Date. Please note, the example below is a guide only, you will need to confirm when your caterer and venue require final numbers.
Please allow at least 8 weeks to receive your invitations, this includes, getting your quote, finalising your order, supplying your information & names, design & approving proofs, print, postage to you.
Example Post Timeline:
10 - 12 Months Before Wedding Day
Post Save the Dates to allow guests to book flights, accommodation etc
Consider posting Save the Dates 12+ months if you have an overseas destination wedding
6 - 8 Months Before Wedding Day
Post Invitations if not sending Save the Dates
Save the Dates are recommended if posting any earlier than this
4 - 6 Months Before Wedding Day
Post invitations if Save the Dates were sent
Post Invitations if your wedding is local for all guests
4 - 6 Weeks Before Wedding Day
RSVP Date
This gives you at least 2 weeks to chase responses / invite any last minute attendees
Time to get your guest list in order for menus and seating chart
2 Weeks Before Wedding Day
Final numbers due for caterer + venue *check this with your caterer and venue*
Do not make this date your RSVP Date
