When to
Order and Send Your Invitations
Invitations should be ordered when you have all the
details of your wedding set: place, time of ceremony
and reception, as well as your guest list.
Plan to place your invitation order at least 3-4
months in advance. Some companies may require 4-6
months, especially if you are ordering custom made
invitations or handmade invitations and coordinating
ensembles.
Depending on the intricacy of your design and
because they are not mass produced, but rather
assembled one by one, it can take anywhere from 4 to
10 weeks for your order to arrive. Also consider the
factor of the design process, possibility of errors,
proofs, and changes in your design.
Ideally invitations are sent 6-8 weeks prior to your
wedding. It is best to send out-of-town guests their
invitations 8 weeks in advance, as this will allow
for making travel arrangements. Consider sending
out-of-town guests save -the-date cards earlier,
with information on hotels, flights and car rental.
Keep in mind that you will need time to address your
invitations; ask family and friends for help. Doing
it yourself is the most cost effective way. There
are other alternatives you may want to consider: the
invitation company may provide this service for an
additional fee or send the envelopes to a
calligrapher. A fun alternative would be to learn
calligraphy yourself; there are many books and
materials readily available.
Even though selecting your invitations may seem like
a daunting task with all the possibilities
available, giving yourself enough time will prove
beneficial and a money saver.
It is never too early to start shopping around!
Article Written By Edna Renskers,
Edna's Sweet
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