26/10/2026
How far in advance should you handle the wedding stationery?
When to Design, Produce and Send
10 to 12 Months:
The First Outline
Time to conceptualize the theme and the Save the Date.
Tip:
Essential if you are getting married during peak season (May to September) or if guests need to travel.
When to send:
8 to 10 months before the big day (physical or digital).
6 to 8 Months: The Heart of the Project
This is the critical phase for customization: design concept meetings, watercolors, paper selection, finishes, and calligraphy.
When to send the invitations:
- With a Save the Date: 4 to 5 months before.
- Without a Save the Date: 6 to 7 months before.
3 Months: The Deadline
RSVP
Setting a clear deadline for attendance confirmation is essential.
Why?
You will need the final guest count for the next big step: the day-of stationery.
2 Months: The Day-Of Stationery
This is the time to design and produce the atmosphere of your day through every printed detail:
- Order of service or ceremony programs (ou "Missals")
- Menus and table numbers
- Place cards
- Seating plan
1 Month: Final Details and Delivery.
The countdown has begun!
Last-minute adjustments are made to the seating chart." (ou "table layout")
The goal:
Everything is impeccably packed and delivered so that your only worry is to enjoy the days leading up to the 'I do'.
The secret is planning ahead!
Creating an exclusive visual identity requires time to breathe, test, and create without rushing.
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- Have questions about the timeline? Leave them in the comments!
- Link in bio to schedule a chat with me.
THE ART OF TRANSFORMING PAPER INTO A FAMILY HEIRLOOM.
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