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I need invitations and do not know when to send them
Your options, best first
#1 Instant price check and quote request
What it costs here
Price check: UNKNOWN. no live listing prices yet in this category, so we do not guess; send the generated request below to get real quotes.
#2 Book a wedding vendor
Invitations and stationery
A local vendor can often confirm availability and price within a day.
Prices are set by each independent wedding vendor and shown before you pay.
#3 Do it yourself
Work back from the date
- Send save-the-dates about six to eight months out.
- Order invitations about three months out.
- Mail them six to eight weeks before.
- Set the RSVP date three weeks before the caterer deadline.
Safety: Do not pay a deposit before reading the contract.
Stop and call a pro if: You are unsure what the contract commits you to.
Based on: Fox Business: how much a wedding costs in 2025 (The Knot Real Weddings Study figures)
General information, not professional, legal or medical advice. You decide and you send every document yourself; we never contact anyone for you.