Wedding event planning can be a complicated and time-consuming process. With everything from caterers to flower arrangements, brides do not have that much time to waste when it comes to their wedding invitations. So for those of you brides out there that already have your letterpress wedding invitations, this is going to be a really simple guide that outlines the general etiquette for the invitation process.

Addressing the Envelope

Make sure to give yourself plenty of time to do this so that you do not feel forced to rush and end up making silly mistakes. Make sure to address the envelope WITHOUT the invitation inside, to prevent any indentations, creases or ink stains from tainting your beautiful invitation sets.

When to Send

Do not wait until the last minute to send your invitations, waiting too long is sometimes perceived by guests as a desire simply for a gift and not their presence. Make sure to give your guests 2-3 months so that they have enough time to respond and plan accordingly.

Confirm the Address

Wedding invitations are expensive and you are operating on a limited time frame. Make sure to confirm the addresses of all your family and friends beforehand so that each invitation arrives in the right place at the right time.

Failure to RSVP

Make sure to give your guests plenty of time, but by 3 weeks before the event it is acceptable to call anyone that has not yet returned an RSVP. Sometimes people forget or lose your invitation after they initially read it, so try to be understanding. At the same time, it is important to get a final headcount 2 weeks before the event, so follow up when it is time.

Written by Nick

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