Planning for the year ahead
Your custom wedding stationery helps share your love story and makes a lasting impression on friends and family. But with so many printed pieces spanning months, organization is vital alongside inspiration to avoid 11th hour mishaps. From intimate ceremonies to elaborate affairs, designing and ordering everything you need requires careful coordination. Starting as soon as possible ensures that you can execute your unique vision.
8-12 months out:
Send our save-the-date announcements
Kick off your wedding season by alerting guests to your big day. Send save-the-date announcements 8-12 months pre-wedding so busy loved ones and long-distance travelers can plan ahead. For local or small weddings, 6-8 months notice should be sufficient. Share names, wedding date, city and state. All additional details will come later.
What to include:
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Names of couple |
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Wedding date |
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City & state of wedding |
6 months out:
Launch your wedding website
Now is the time to launch your customized wedding website with online RSVP management, travel links, registries, and FAQs to simplify planning for guests. Launching a streamlined site simplifies planning for attendees by supplying key guidance and information during your peak period of activity.
What to include:
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Registry access |
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RSVP confirmations |
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Travel resources |
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FAQ covering anticipated questions |
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Countdown clock to build anticipation |
5-6 months out:
Send pre-wedding celebration invites
Get loved ones excited for the big day by sending invites to intimate gatherings like showers, parties, and dinners. The exact timing of these will vary depending on when your festivities are planned.
What to include:
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Names of honorees |
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Description of the festivities |
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Event date, time, and location |
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Dress code and special requests |
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Registry details if applicable |
6-8 weeks out:
Mail your official wedding invitations
Plan to send your formal wedding invitations 6-8 weeks before your wedding—especially for events with over 50 guests. For more intimate ceremonies, you can generally get away with 4-6 weeks. Make it easy for guests to RSVP by providing response cards and envelopes.
What to include:
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Creative envelope liner colors complementing paper suite |
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Vellum sheets adding semi-translucent elegance |
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Artwork and motifs symbolic of your love |
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Poetic verse or sentimental song lyrics |
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Elements showcasing the ceremony/reception color palette |
2 months out: Finalize ceremony programs, menus and signage
After months of meticulous planning, these final touches tie everything together. Programs, menus, signage add atmosphere and elegance to your celebration. Don’t skimp on these finishing accents that elevate the overall wedding magic for everyone.
What to include:
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Menus including specialty drinks in honor of the couple |
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Photo collages chronicling your relationship milestones |
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Event schedules and ceremony programs outlining meaningful processional details |
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Framed signage, creative seating charts, and photo booth backdrops |
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Table number displays matching your theme |
Get started today
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