Sealed with a Kiss!
In the world of invitations, there is so much to know that it kind of makes my head spin. So today I decided to breakdown some of the most common questions that my clients ask me when it comes to wedding invitations.
- When should I send out my save the dates?
Save the dates should go out six to twelve months before your wedding date. I lean more towards the ten to twelve months to give people enough time to prepare.
2. When should I send out my invitations?
You want to mail your invitations six to eight weeks before the wedding. If it’s a destination, aim for 10 to 12 weeks. And don’t forget to order extra to account for mistakes, to invite more people, or to have as a keepsake.
3. Where should I place my registry information?
Definitely NOT on your invitation. Place this information on your website, or by word of mouth having your family and friends spread the word.
4. What is the date that I should request my RSVP cards to be returned?
This should be 3 to 4 weeks before the wedding date. It also gives you enough time to follow up with those guests who are not so good at following instructions! 🙂
5. I am serving a plated meal, do I need to do anything to prepare for this?
Yes, you do! You will need to ask each guest on your invitation what they will be having. You will also need to provide an escort card or place cards and indicate what meal will be served for each guest. I’ve seen everything from colored dots to pictures of animals, just make sure it’s clear. Guest should place their card at their setting and the server can then see what the guest has ordered without ever asking. For example, the server sees that Mary Smith has a green dot on the lower right-hand corner of her escort card, so she gets the vegetarian option! Easy peasy!
6. Can I just put a forever stamp on my invitation and mail it?
Well, yes you could but what if there wasn’t enough postage to cover the cost of mailing the invitation? So it’s always best to go to the post office and have them weigh it, so you know exactly how much postage your invitation will require.
7. And my number one question, How do I let people know it’s an adults-only wedding?
So many people stress about this, but it’s really simple. On your reception card say: “We look forward to celebrating with you at our Adult Dinner Reception” Problem solved!