Sofia Ramirez, 4OVER4 design and templates voice (illustration)
Sofia Ramirez Design & Templates Editor at 4OVER4.COM

Sofia is our design and templates voice, built from the knowledge of our production team, with over 20 years in printing.

Question

How far in advance should I order printed invitations?

Answer

How early you order depends on the event. Weddings need the longest runway because of mailing and RSVP windows, while other celebrations can move on a shorter timeline. Working backward from the event date is the easiest way to plan.

EventOrder lead time
Wedding8 to 10 weeks before the event
Other events3 to 4 weeks before the event
  • Weddings: allow time to mail and collect RSVPs.
  • Save-the-dates: send those even earlier, well before the invitations.
  • Buffer: add a few days for proofing and addressing.

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