Wedding Stationery Timeline: From Announcements to Thank You Cards
Wedding stationery is an essential part of your wedding planning journey, serving as a means of communication, setting the tone, and expressing your gratitude. To ensure a seamless and organized process, it's crucial to follow a well-timed timeline for sending out different types of wedding stationery. In this blog post, we'll walk you through the recommended schedule for sending out announcements, save the dates, invitations, and thank you cards, helping you navigate the world of wedding stationery with grace and precision.
1. Wedding Announcements:
- Timing: Once you and your partner are officially engaged, share the exciting news with your loved ones by sending out wedding announcements.
- Send: Typically, wedding announcements are sent within a few weeks of getting engaged.
2. Save the Date Cards:
- Timing: Send save the date cards to give your guests ample time to plan their attendance and make arrangements.
- Send: Approximately 6 to 8 months before your wedding day, or even earlier for destination weddings.
3. Wedding Invitations:
- Timing: Wedding invitations are the heart of your stationery suite and should be sent with enough time for guests to RSVP and make arrangements.
- Send: Send out wedding invitations around 2 to 3 months before the wedding date. For destination weddings, consider sending them out even earlier.
4. Thank You Cards:
- Timing: Express your gratitude by sending thank you cards promptly after the wedding.
- Send: Aim to send out thank you cards within 2 to 3 months of your wedding day.
Additional Tips:
- Destination Weddings: If you're having a destination wedding, send save the dates and invitations earlier to give guests ample time to plan and make travel arrangements.
- Guests From Abroad: For international guests, consider sending save the dates and invitations even earlier to allow for travel considerations.
- RSVP Deadlines: Set an RSVP deadline on your wedding invitations that provides you with enough time to finalize guest counts, seating arrangements, and other logistics.
- Electronic Options: In today's digital age, electronic save-the-dates and invitations are becoming more popular. Just ensure that you have accurate email addresses for all guests.
Timing is key when it comes to sending out wedding stationery. By adhering to a well-planned timeline for announcements, save-the-dates, invitations, and thank you cards, you'll ensure that your guests are informed, engaged, and appreciated at every step of your wedding journey.
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