How to Select Wedding Invitations

Wedding Save the Dates and Wedding Invitation information has not changed over time with the information you need to include on them. It is the basics, letting people know the important highlights of your big day.

First, let’s chat about “Save the Dates”. These are a courtesy for those guests that are traveling or have a busy schedule and need to request off work way in advance! They can be mailed out as early to a year if you’re having a destination wedding. A local wedding, can be mailed out 6-8 months in advance.

You should start looking into Invitation options at around the 5 month mark before your big day. Make sure to discuss sunset time with your planner and photographer to have the best start time for your ceremony. They will need to be mailed out at around 2 months of the wedding date, with a 30 day RSVP from you big day.

There are several methods used that you can use for sending out invitations.

The most common and tradition is to print the invitations and mail them. If you are using a mailed back RSVP, that is double the stamp cost. If you prefer not to use the RSVP card, you can do your RSVPs by directing them to your website or use a QR code.

Most recently used has been electronic. You can create and email your invitations. You can also get the RSVP tracking as well. One of the companies that does this is GreenVelope (www.greenvelope.com).

The most important Details that you want to include on your invitations are below!

Number 1 and most importantly, you and your fiancé’s name and the date of the wedding! Below are a few other items to include:

Date and time of the ceremony and reception.

Name of the wedding venue.

Address of the wedding venue and map if possible

RSVP contact details, whether it is mail back RSVP cards or electronically done.

RSVP deadline.

Your website information if using one.

Keep in mind that if you are allowing plus 1’s, include a spot for that as well.