When to Order Wedding Stationery

A question I get asked often is when to order save the dates. Save the dates should be sent 6-8 months in advance, once you have confirmed your wedding details (date, venue, city, etc.). You would only send a save the date to someone who you are definitely inviting to your wedding (for example: don't send a save the date to someone if you will not be sending them an actual invitation).

Do I really need save the dates?

For most weddings, yes. The only time you wouldn't need them is if you are having a small, intimate ceremony.

You will have your names, wedding location, and wedding date on the card, as well as "formal invitation to follow" so they know to expect further details. It is perfectly acceptable (and recommended) for you to include your wedding website on the card, so your guests can follow along as your big day approaches.

When should my RSVP deadline be?

Your RSVP deadline should be a minimum of 30 days from your wedding date. This gives you the chance to track down anyone you didn't hear from, as well as prepare your escort and/or place cards.

Day of Stationery

Many forget about the stationery needs for the wedding day - menus, programs, escort and place cards, itineraries, thank you notes, etc. Make sure to leave room in your budget for these last minute items, so you can ensure they coordinate with the rest of your stationery.

When to order

Select your wedding month below for when to place each order.

• January

  Save the Dates: May

  Invitations: August

  Day Of Stationery: November

• February

  Save the Dates: June

  Invitations: September

  Day Of Stationery: December

• March

  Save the Dates: July

  Invitations: October

  Day Of Stationery: January

• April

  Save the Dates: August

  Invitations: November

  Day Of Stationery: February

• May

  Save the Dates: September

  Invitations: December

  Day Of Stationery: March

• June

  Save the Dates: October

  Invitations: January

  Day Of Stationery: April

• July

  Save the Dates: November

  Invitations: February

  Day Of Stationery: May

• August

  Save the Dates: December

  Invitations: March

  Day Of Stationery: June

• September

  Save the Dates: January

  Invitations: April

  Day Of Stationery: July

• October

  Save the Dates: February

  Invitations: May

  Day Of Stationery: August

• November

  Save the Dates: March

  Invitations: June

  Day Of Stationery: September

• December

  Save the Dates: April

  Invitations: July

  Day Of Stationery: October