So you’ve decided to host a couple’s shower? Sounds like fun! It’s a lovely way to get all your friends and family together ahead of your big day. Plus, you don’t have to worry about planning and hosting separate wedding showers or parties, which can save everyone time and money — a big plus for a busy bridal party. Once you’ve figured out a date and a venue for your couple’s shower, it’s time to start thinking about sending out invitations. To help you decide, we’ve rounded up some of our most-loved couple’s shower invitations to inspire you.
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In Indian culture, a wedding isn’t just a special day — it’s a special series of events. A three-day affair sometimes including elephants or horses, bright colors and intricate details, and elaborate saris, it’s no wonder so much thought and planning is needed. Part of that planning is finding the perfect Indian wedding invitation to offer a glimpse into your dream ceremony.

Because that’s what a wedding invitation is — a peek into an upcoming weekend of parties, celebration, and rituals. It should speak to the vibe you want your guests to feel throughout your wedding weekend. Below, you’ll find 10 beautiful Indian wedding invitations with a variety of color palettes, florals, traditions, and designs.
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Your big day is fast approaching. You’ve taken your engagement photos and set a date. Now you just want everyone you love to block that day off on their calendar. But how soon should you send out save the date cards? What about invitations to your bridal shower? And what about the actual invites — do you know when to send wedding invitations?

All these questions (and more) are about to be answered. We’ll help you construct the perfect wedding day timeline to give your guests enough notice with save the dates, wedding invites, and RSVP deadlines. You’ll also learn suggested time frames on when to send out invitations to bachelor and bachelorette parties, and the rehearsal dinner, and we’ll cover what deadline to set for RSVPs.

So grab your white wedding planner or open up your Google calendar because we have a special timeline to construct. At the end of this virtual wedding planning session, you’ll know exactly when to notify your guests about your big day.
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Let others have their wedding in June — you, my friend, want absolutely nothing of the sort. You’ve never wished for hot weather, short dresses, or guests fanning their faces. You want a whimsical evening, featuring a snowy backdrop, a classic color palette, and enough seasonal cheer to light up the evening. And to complete your winter wonderland dream, you need a winter wedding invitations.

Your invitation should represent this snowy season you love so much. You’re picturing gold-plated fonts, maybe a little greenery, and florals you might see around the holidays. And of course, it should match the decor you plan to use at your reception, including scenic, mountain backdrops, pinecone and evergreen centerpieces, and twinkling holiday lights in every corner.

Below, you’ll find a dozen invitations that complete your winter wedding vision. With corresponding save the dates and thank you notes, these 12 invites seem to love this season as much as you do.
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If your wedding vision includes burlap, mason jars, and string lights, you might be a boho bride. Whether you’re saying “I do” in a barn deep in the woods or in a traditional venue decked with vintage treasures, there’s a rustic invitation for your wedding theme. Beautiful rustic wedding invitations let your guests know they can expect to loosen their ties and maybe even go barefoot on the dance floor…dance field, that is. We’ve rounded up our favorites for every kind of shabby-chic celebration.
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All-in-one wedding invitations are designed to make wedding planning easier. These cleverly designed invitations include the invite and RSVP all in one, uncomplicated package. You can find traditional paper all-in-one wedding invitations, but for the most convenience, digital all-in-ones reign supreme.

With digital wedding invitations, you don’t have to keep track of dozens or hundreds of RSVP postcards. You’ll save money on postage, and you don’t have to worry about response cards going missing if guests make a mistake on the return address. (In fact, you don’t even have to include a return address.)

With digital all-in-one wedding invitations, you get the benefits of both a wedding invitation and a wedding website. You have access to features like RSVP tracking and guest list management, so you can rest easy knowing that everything is taken care of. Your guests will be able to RSVP quickly and access all the information they need, and you’ll be reducing paper waste from all those paper invitations you’d usually send.
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Getting engaged and planning a wedding is an exciting time in your life. You’ve done all the fun stuff — shared the news with loved ones, taken engagement photos, and put together your dream wedding Pinterest board. Once you set the wedding date, though, the real work begins. It’s time to dive into the logistics of wedding planning, including sending save the dates. Picking the right design for your wedding save the date is enough of a task. But you also need to figure out when to send save the dates.

Wedding etiquette changes as the times change, and the rules are not the same as when your grandparents were getting married. These days, wedding invitations are becoming more informal, online invitations are more common, and even save the dates are a fairly recent addition to the wedding suite. So it’s only natural to have a lot of questions. We’re going to get into the nitty-gritty of when to send your save the dates and other save the date etiquette.
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Is there anything dreamier than a beach-themed wedding? You’ve sent the engagement announcements and hosted a beachy bridal shower. Now it’s time for the big party invitations. Whether your affair is oceanside or simply nautically inspired, the right beach wedding invitations will put you on track for an unforgettable day.

Every bride knows that keeping track of the guest list is one of the hardest tasks. If you’re having a low-key destination wedding or an intimate celebration, online invitations are just as beautiful as paper invites. They can also save you a ton of cash. That’s more room in your budget for tropical cocktails!

If printed invitations are important to you, consider a supplemental evite. This can help organize your RSVPs and save you money on response cards — think 50 cents per stamp, plus all the added paper. Pick a design that complements your printed wedding stationery, or even upload your own design that perfectly matches. Whichever you choose, we’ve broken down the best beach invitations. Browse designs from classic to unconventional with every starfish and sand dollar in between.
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Congratulations, you’ve picked a wedding date! Before you go too far down the rabbit hole that is wedding planning, you need to let your friends and family know when the big day is so they can mark their calendars. Giving your guests a heads up as far in advance as possible is crucial to making sure everyone has enough time to plan their schedules and share in your special day.

Save the date cards are generally more informal than the wedding invitation itself, but they do set the tone for your wedding. As a precursor to the actual invitation, choose a design that matches and complements your wedding theme. Whether you’re going for a casual beach vibe or want to customize the invite with an engagement photo, here are some unique save the date ideas to match your wedding.
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Sara and Andy took their two favorite cities—their hometown of Rochester, New York and their current city of Portland, Oregon—and incorporated both locations into one incredible theme. And why not? There’s no better time than a wedding to celebrate the places that have our hearts. Sara told us, “We called the style of our wedding ‘bringing Oregon to New York.’ We wanted a woodsy, outdoorsy feeling, but nothing too rustic or country.”

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