When to order
You need to order your wedding invitations at least 3 months before the wedding date and send them out 6 weeks before the wedding to allow people time to reply. If your wedding is planned near Christmas or a bank holiday you will need to send out your invitations earlier, so your guests have time to book hotels. Order your stationery in 2 stages, firstly the invitations and later items for the service and reception. This will give you more time to finalise details such as menus and the Order of Service.
Deciding on who to invite can be difficult - discuss the guest list with your groom and both sets of parents. It should reflect a balanced picture of both of your lives, but you will always be constrained by budget or size of venue, and it is almost inevitable you will disappoint somebody - remember, you can’t invite everyone!

What to order
Save the Date Card
Great to send if your wedding is booked far in advance, so guests can make a note in their diaries. Order one for each couple or single person invited to the wedding and reception, with a few additions.

Day Invitation
Invites guests to the wedding and reception.
Order one for each couple or single person invited to the wedding and reception, with a few additions.

Evening Invitation
Invites guests to your evening reception only.
Order one for each couple or single person invited to the reception only, with a few additions.

Reply Card
An additional postcard sent out with your invitations which helps to get your guests to reply in time.
Order one for each invitation sent out.

Guest Information Card
A card sent out with your invitations with directions, to the venue accommodation guests can book nearby and wedding list details.
Order one for each invitation sent out.

Order of Services
For guests to use at your wedding ceremony, containing your chosen hymns and prayers.
Order one for each guest, or for each couple, at the wedding ceremony.

Menu Card
A stylish card with your menu details and your names integrated into the design.
Depending on the size of your reception tables, you could order approximately two-four for each table.

Place Cards
Left blank for you to enter the names of your guests, or typeset.
Order one for each guest at the wedding breakfast.

Table numbers
Your names and the table number, or name, integrated into the design
Depending on the size of your reception tables, you could order one or two for each table.

Thank you Card
Thank your guests for their gifts and sharing the day with you
Order one for each couple or single person invited to the wedding and reception, with a few additions.

Your Wedding Timetable

12 Months to go
• Select a wedding date
• Discuss budget with family
• Put together a master guest list
• Choose a tone for the wedding; Formal, Semi-formal, Informal
• Hire a wedding planner
• Pick the ceremony and reception venues and come up with a plan for rain
• Select the wedding party
• Register for gifts

9 months and counting
• Hire the three biggies: the band/DJ, photographer and florist
• Pick accommodation options for guests on the wedding night
• Order and mail save-the-dates
• Shop for the wedding dress
• Select an officiant

6 months to go
• Line up additional vendors: Caterer, videographer, musicians for the ceremony
• Book venue for the rehearsal dinner and decide on guest list
• Choose Grooms attire
• Buy gifts for bridesmaids, groomsman and parents

5 months and Counting
• Meet with florist and decide upon flowers and colors
• Reserve rentals, linens and lighting
• Discuss with friends and family: invitation wording, who will make the toasts and the ceremony
• Order bridesmaid dresses
• Buy wedding rings

4 months to go
• Order invitations, the wedding Cake (reference your flowers and dress) and grooms cake
• Take dance lessons and think about songs you like
• Go over the ceremony with officiant and musicians
• Experiment with hairstyles and make-up
• Make Honeymoon plans

3 months
• Go over music with the wedding band/DJ
• Book transportation if needed
• Mail your invitations

2 months, yes that is 60 days;)
• Have a tasting with the caterer and decide on the menu
• Send out wedding announcements to local newspaper/magazines
• Order reception items; place cards, table numbers,

30 days to go
• Arrange bridesmaids’ brunch or luncheon details
• Buy marriage license
• Call those who have not RSVP’d

20 days left
• Assign tables
• Final dress fitting
• Finalize vendor payments and gratuities
• Create a schedule for the day for all vendors

7 to 14 days to go
• Confirm wedding party transportation and arrival times
• Record gifts as you receive them and write thank you notes
• Arrange for gown cleaning and bouquet preservation after the ceremony
• Pick up wedding rings: check engravings and sizes
• Remind men to pick up formal wear and shoes. Check for fit

The week before
• Three musts: Manicure, pedicure and massage
• Luncheon with your girls
• Finish honeymoon packing
• Relax the day before!

The Wedding day
• Have a healthy breakfast
• Try to zen out with yoga, a jog, or massage
• Promise yourself to enjoy every moment and let go