DO’S

• Double check all of the wording on your wedding invitations multiple times to be sure all of the info is correct before sending them out.
• Make sure to include the date, the time, the address and the formality (if necessary) so that you don’t have guests calling with questions.
• Send your invitations out 6-8 weeks prior to your wedding.
• Put a “Reply by” date on the RSVP cards to ensure you have a headcount in enough time for your caterer.
• Include an RSVP card with a stamped envelope already filled out with the address. All your guests have to do is check “yes” or “no” and pop it in the mail (you may favor inexpensive all-in-one invitations with pre-addressed RSVP postcards ready for your guests to drop in the mail – no envelopes necessary).
• Weigh an assembled sample for proper postage
• Include a map or additional information to help your out of town guests find your wedding location.
• Include only the names of those invited to the wedding. If children aren’t invited to your wedding, only put the parents’ names on the invite.
• Order extras in case there’s someone you forgot to add to the guest list or if an address or name is put on the envelope incorrectly.

DONT’S

• Send out online wedding invitations. This can pass for the save the dates, but is not considered proper etiquette for the wedding invitation.
• Include your registry information on the invitation. this info can go with the save the date, bridal shower invitations and on the wedding website, but should never be included on the invitation.
• Invite people you feel obligated to but expect to say they won’t come, to feel like you did your duty. Because they may just surprise you.
• Send a save the date if you are not going to invite the guest to the wedding. Make sure your list is finalized before any notification of your wedding plans goes out.