This invite usually has minimal details including the date and location of your event.
Wedding invitations should be sent out six to eight weeks before the big day, advises Meier.
This allows your guests ample time to plan while ensuring the details are still fresh in their minds.
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For destination weddings, send invitations a bit earlierideally three months in advance.
To make logistics easier on your side, Gurl believes pushing this date out is best.
The choice between paper and digital invitations depends on your style, budget, and audience, says Meier.
Of course, theres still something special about a paper invitation.
She adds, Dont worrythe older crowd is savvier than you think and can totally figure it out.
If you are requesting mailed RSVPs, always include return postage.
For a formal wedding, the response card can be written: Kindly reply by [RSVP Date].
M________ will attend / will not attend.
For a more casual event: RSVP by [Date].
[ ] Gladly accepts [ ] Regretfully unable to attend.
This is totally up to the preferences of the couple and the vibe of the wedding, says Gurl.
This past year, our clients have been very particular about how they address their guests.
This is a place where we think you could be as formal or as informal as you want.
Thats why its important to include the dress code on your invitations.
The dress code should be placed at the bottom of the invitationfor example Black Tie Preferred, says Meier.
You should also include short dress code info about what to wear at additional events in those invitation inserts.
Instead, keep things polished by directing guests to your website.
If needed, gently explain on your website or through word of mouth.
We dont love this and we have seen this less and less over the years, notes Gurl.
If you do decide to have a second round of invites, Meier advises to proceed with caution.
Digital invitations work well for the second group to streamline the process.
