Wedding Paper Goods Invitation Guide
A quick overview of when to send what
This invitation guide provides a quick overview to wedding timelines, paper types and printing methods for our wedding stationery. Don’t worry about remembering all of this–if you book with us, we’ll guide you through this process step by step!
Save the Dates
Order 9-12 months in advance
Send 6-8 months in advance
As soon as you have your venue booked, start thinking about save the dates to hold your place in your friends and family’s calendars. It’s never too early!
Invitation & RSVP
Order 4-6 months in advance
Send 2-3 months in advance
An invitation suite typically includes your formal invitation and response card, with the addition of a details card to communicate information to your guests. It is also common to include custom maps and illustrations in this invitation.
Day-of Details
Order 3 months-6 weeks in advance
Finalize 3-4 weeks in advance
Once you’ve collected your RSVPs, settled on the seating chart and confirmed the ceremony order, now is the time to start thinking about your day-of stationery.
This could include place cards, menus, seating charts, ceremony programs.
A note on RSVPs: we suggest asking for replies three to four weeks before your wedding date. However, check with your venue/caterer for their preferences and when they need a final headcount from you!
Printing methods:
Digital printing is the most standard and cost effective printing option. Letterpress and foil are upgrades.
Digital Printing
Flat ink colors, does not leave indentation on paper.
Letterpress Printing
Matte ink colors. Leaves deep impression on paper.
Foil Plate printing
Metallics, matte white, black, gray and holographic finishes. Leaves slight impression on paper.
Paper types:
We offer dozens of options, but recommend starting with our house #120 eggshell ultra white stock. From there, we have upgrade options including double thick eggshell, linen and cotton paper. We’ve selected these options because they print watercolor beautifully. We typically recommend the type of paper depending on your design. Other colors are available upon request.
What comes in a typical wedding invitation envelope?
There are dozens of possibilities, but the suites below are good examples of some very common packages, depending on how much information you’d like to communicate to your guests.
This 3 piece suite includes an A7 invite, square details card and an A7 envelope. Perfect for the couple asking their guests to RSVP online.
This combination includes an A7 invite, A2 response card and an A7 envelope. Another great option for couples asking guests to RSVP online or via email.
This suite includes an A7 invite, A2 response card, A2 envelope and an A7 envelope. This is a classic suite combination perfect for those requesting guests mail-in their RSVPs.
This suite is the classic, with the addition of an A6 card. Couples in the past have used this space for wedding details custom venue/map illustrations.
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