Wedding Invitation Countdown
Set and reserve the time and date for your wedding. Follow this ideal time frame to order and process your invitations prior to your wedding:

6 Months
Start looking for invitations. Begin compiling your guest lists and collecting addresses.

4 Months
Order invitations. Make sure your spelling is correct. Know to whom your response cards are being returned to, and have the correct return address and zip code as well as the event time. If using a calligrapher or other people to help address your invitations, order an additional 10 to 15% outer envelopes.

3 Months
Start addressing invitations, doing a few at a time. Hire a calligrapher if you are going to do so.

2 Months
Recheck guest list to make sure you have not forgotten anyone.

6 Weeks
Send out all the invitations.

2 Weeks
All responses should be in. (Caterer will need a final count.)