When to send wedding invitations: the ideal timeline

Send invitations too late and guests may have other plans; too early and they forget. Here is the timeline most couples follow.

12–6 months before: the save the date

As soon as the date and venue are booked, send a save the date — essential if guests travel or the wedding falls on a holiday weekend.

3–4 months before: the invitations

Send the full invitation with the schedule, venues, accommodation, dress code, gift list and RSVP form. Online, you can send it to everyone in a minute.

4–6 weeks before: the RSVP deadline

Your caterer needs the final head count and you need it for the seating plan. Remind late guests politely two weeks before the deadline.

💡 Print your page’s QR code on paper invitations: guests who prefer paper can still reply online.