destination wedding invitations

Getting married is a big undertaking. While it will be one of the most exciting times in your life it can also be one of the most overwhelming. There are many different things to organise and plan. One of the most important, yet overwhelming things to plan for your wedding is your wedding stationery. The truth is that your wedding stationery needs extend far beyond simple wedding invitations. Thankfully, if you stay organised and on top of it you can be sure that you will get all of your paper products picture perfect for your big day.

12 months out

About 12 months before your wedding day you want to start thinking about your overall wedding theme. Why? Your wedding invitations and supplemental wedding stationery is the first thing that your guests will see. It will give them a true idea of what to expect from your big day. You should think about the formality of your event, your location, your colours and any overall decorative theme. As you decide on these details you will begin to get a clearer vision for your stationery needs.

9-12 months

Somewhere between the 9th and the 12th month you want to finalise your guest list. This is often the most difficult task, but it is vitally important. You are going to need to know how many wedding invitations you need, as well as the specific guest information in case you are having any of your wedding stationery printed. For example, many brides to be save time by having the guest's names and addresses preprinted onto the mailing envelopes. The best way to compile this information is in a spreadsheet. This can be used by the printers. During this time period you are going to want to order your save the date cards if you are planning on using them. They are a great precursor to your wedding invitations, especially if you are planning a destination wedding.

7-8 months

If you are asking your guests to travel, you want to give them some notice, and that is why about 7 or 8 months prior to your wedding you want to get those save the dates in the mail. They do not have to have the full details that your wedding invitations will have, but you do want to give a date, the location and maybe even accommodation options.

3-6 months

Between 3 and 6 months prior to the big day you will need to order your wedding invitations. This will give you time to have them made prior to mailing them out four months before your wedding. While you are ordering your wedding invitations you may also want to order your other wedding stationery. If you go with a professional printer they can coordinate the design of your wedding invitations with your place-cards, programs, reply cards, and even your thank you notes. By coordinating all of your paper goods you will create a consistent design theme for your event which will only enhance your guest's experience.

Don't forget the thank you cards!

While you may feel like your wedding planning is done when you walk down the aisle, the truth is that you still have one more job to complete. Chances are that you are going to get beautiful and thoughtful gifts from your guests, and you need to thank them. This is where those beautiful thank you notes that you ordered come in. You need to try to get all of your thank you notes out in about 2 months after you've said your I do's. However, the sooner that you can get them done the better, that way you can enjoy married life with no more wedding plans!