{"id":6221,"date":"2019-11-20T07:45:21","date_gmt":"2019-11-20T13:45:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/?p=6221"},"modified":"2019-11-20T07:45:21","modified_gmt":"2019-11-20T13:45:21","slug":"when-to-send-wedding-invitations-timeline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/when-to-send-wedding-invitations-timeline","title":{"rendered":"When to Send Wedding Invitations, Save the Dates, and RSVPs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6219\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/alasdair-elmes-ULHxWq8reao-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"When to send wedding invitations: Guest's hold up their glasses to cheers at a wedding reception\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/alasdair-elmes-ULHxWq8reao-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/alasdair-elmes-ULHxWq8reao-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/alasdair-elmes-ULHxWq8reao-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Your big day\u00a0is fast approaching. You\u2019ve 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 \u2014 do you know when to send <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/wedding-invitations\">wedding invitations<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>All these questions (and more) are about to be answered. We\u2019ll help you construct the perfect wedding day\u00a0timeline to give your guests enough notice with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/wedding-save-the-dates\">save the dates<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/unique-wedding-invitations-youre-sure-to-love\">wedding invites<\/a>, and RSVP deadlines. You\u2019ll also learn suggested time frames on when to send out invitations to bachelor and bachelorette parties, and the rehearsal dinner, and we\u2019ll cover what deadline to set for RSVPs.<\/p>\n<p>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\u00a0session, you\u2019ll know exactly when to notify your guests about your big day.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h.2znjm1senlxg\"><strong>When to Send Save the Date Cards<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_6220\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6220\" class=\"wp-image-6220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pasted-image-0-382.png\" alt=\"When to send wedding invitations: a save the date card\" width=\"400\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pasted-image-0-382.png 550w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pasted-image-0-382-258x300.png 258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6220\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: National Park Foundation<\/p><\/div>\n<p>After completing your guest list, the first step in any wedding plan is to send out a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/wedding-save-the-dates\">save the date card<\/a>. The purpose of a save the date\u00a0is exactly what the name entails \u2014 to tell friends, family members, and other loved ones to reserve that particular day for your wedding.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h.p613n8bos0k0\"><strong>Save the Date Etiquette <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Depending on your wedding plans, there are different etiquette suggestions for save the dates. You want to give your loved ones as much advance notice as possible, allowing them to request time off work (if necessary), make travel and accommodation arrangements, and address any other factors.<\/p>\n<p>If your guests are within driving distance or have easy access to public transit, the suggested time frame is 4-6 months before the wedding. If, on the other hand, you\u2019re planning a destination wedding, the suggested timeframe doubles. For destination weddings, particularly those that require international travel (and getting passports, for that matter), try to send out save the dates\u00a0six months to one year before your big day.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h.8qo4meeodnxo\"><strong>What to Include on a Save the Date Card<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Surprisingly, a save the date card\u00a0may have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theknot.com\/content\/save-the-dates-design-qa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">more information on it<\/a>\u00a0than your actual wedding invitations. Include a link to your wedding website\u00a0(if you have one) or wedding registry, and provide suggestions for hotel accommodations. Yes, this means you\u2019ll have to get a jump start on getting hotel rooms blocked off, fine tuning the guest list, and other details, but your guests will appreciate it in the long run.<\/p>\n<p>Now, if you\u2019re reading this thinking, \u201cI don\u2019t have that much time! I won\u2019t even be engaged a full year before my wedding!,\u201d don\u2019t worry. First, these timeframes are only suggestions. Second, with Greenvelope, you can design, address, and send out all your save the dates in as little as 30 minutes. Skipping the snail mail route is one strategy to give your guests plenty of time\u00a0to make arrangements.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h.dmvh30tdr8eh\">When to Send Invitations to the Bachelor(ette<strong>) Party and Bridal Shower<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_6216\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6216\" class=\"wp-image-6216\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pasted-image-0-379.png\" alt=\"When to send wedding invitations: A bridal shower invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pasted-image-0-379.png 550w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pasted-image-0-379-235x300.png 235w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6216\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Claudia Owen<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cBut wait, shouldn\u2019t the actual wedding invitation\u00a0go next?\u201d you ask. You would think, but not quite.<\/p>\n<p>Allow us to explain: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/bachelorette-party\">Bachelorette<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/bachelor-party\">bachelor<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/bridal-shower-invitations\">bridal shower<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/bridal-shower-invitations\">\u00a0parties<\/a>\u00a0typically take place weeks, or even months, before the actual wedding. With each of these three events, sending out the invitation depends on your plans.<\/p>\n<p>If you wish nothing of your bachelorette party\u00a0except a quiet night in with your girls, sending out a notice 3-4 weeks in advance is perfectly fine. If, on the other hand, you\u2019re planning a trip to Nashville or Vegas, you\u2019ll want to give your bridal party (and other invited guests) as much notice as possible. Typically, 1-2 months is suggested.<\/p>\n<p>One final note on bachelor and bachelorette parties: in a traditional wedding, the best man and maid of honor plan these events. Therefore, if you wish to have an out-of-town gathering, you might want to give your bestie a friendly nudge to get those invitations out as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h.hf0oy3mjytdh\"><strong>When to Send Wedding Invitations<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_6217\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6217\" class=\"wp-image-6217\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pasted-image-0-380.png\" alt=\"When to send wedding invitations: a wedding invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pasted-image-0-380.png 550w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pasted-image-0-380-230x300.png 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6217\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Owl and Toad<\/p><\/div>\n<p>And now, the time has come \u2014 it\u2019s time to send out your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/wedding-invitation\">wedding invitations<\/a>. Typically, you\u2019ll want to send out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/all-in-one-wedding-invitations\">wedding invitations<\/a>\u00a06-8 weeks before your big day. And while this may not sound like much time, at this point your guests have already had your date blocked off for months. Now is simply time to make things official.<\/p>\n<p>If you have guests who live abroad or are traveling from thousands of miles away, you might want to consider sending out invitations a bit earlier. Usually 3 months gives you ample time to make arrangements (and again, if you\u2019re planning a destination wedding, hopefully your loved ones have already had the date blocked off for 6-12 months).<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h.fbjrqu213w8o\"><strong>When to Send Rehearsal Dinner Invitations <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_6218\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6218\" class=\"wp-image-6218\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pasted-image-0-381.png\" alt=\"When to send rehearsal dinner invitations: A rehearsal dinner invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pasted-image-0-381.png 550w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pasted-image-0-381-235x300.png 235w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6218\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Claudia Owens<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Often times, couples will host a rehearsal dinner the evening before the big day. While not necessary, it\u2019s an opportunity to do a run-through of your ceremony, allowing your bridal party to know where they should be (and when).<\/p>\n<p>Afterwards, it\u2019s a wonderful time to gather with close friends, family members, and their plus ones. It can be as formal or casual as you wish, and you&#8217;re welcome to invite out-of-town guests and other friends, or keep things intimate with just your wedding party.<\/p>\n<p>Since a rehearsal dinner is usually held the night before your wedding, it doesn\u2019t make a significant impact on travel arrangements. Therefore, you can send out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/rehearsal-dinner-invitations\">rehearsal dinner invitations<\/a>\u00a04-6 weeks before the event.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h.pqt0f2aejmbn\"><strong>When to Request the Return of RSVP Cards <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Last but not least, you should set a requested date for the return of RSVPs. This date should give you enough time\u00a0to get the final headcount\u00a0for your big day, which can then be communicated to the caterer\u00a0and other wedding vendors. Typically, RSVP\u00a0response cards\u00a0are requested two weeks before the wedding date.<\/p>\n<p>Most wedding invitation suites\u00a0come complete with an RSVP card\u00a0attached. This way, your wedding guests\u00a0can tell you whether or not they\u2019ll attend, the name of their plus one, and their desired meal preference (if necessary).<\/p>\n<p>At Greenvelope, your guests RSVP can be submitted automatically. In fact, you can track all RSVPs in one place, collect survey responses (such as their meal preference), or even see when they opened your invitation. There\u2019s no texting guests for updates or tallying up responses on a Post-It \u2014 instead, we do all the guest tracking for you.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h.gzyvwutd9uw1\"><strong>The Countdown to Your Wedding Day Is Officially On <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>From all of us at Greenvelope, we hope your wedding is completely magical. As you create your guest list, send out your save the dates, and receive each response for your big day, we can only imagine how your excitement will build. And we\u2019re here to help you through each and every step.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re sending out your save the dates\u00a0or hoping to beat the post office\u00a0rush with your official wedding invites, Greenvelope can send out beautifully-crafted invites in very little time. With Greenvelope, you can customize your own invitations and send them directly to your guests&#8217; inboxes. That way, they\u2019ll have plenty of time\u00a0to make the necessary arrangements.<\/p>\n<p>On your wedding day, you\u2019ll be surrounded by those you love and care about. We\u2019re just here to help you get the word out.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your big day\u00a0is fast approaching. You\u2019ve 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? 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