The Ultimate Wedding Stationery Timeline: When Should You Order?

For the bride's to be, here is a helpful timeline for you and your future husband.

12-18+ Months Before

Engagement Party Invitations, Bridesmaids & Groomsmen Proposals, Bachelorette & Bachelor Proposal Cards, Gift & Wine Tags, & Save the Dates

6-9 Months Before

Bridal or Couple's Shower Invitations, Thank you Cards, Bachelorette & Bachelor Party Invitations, Itinery Cards, & Wedding Invitation Suites

4-6 Months Before

Wedding Invitation Suites, Rehearsal Dinner Invitations, & Thank You Cards

2-3 Months Before

Welcome Sign, Unplugged Ceremony Sign, Reserved Row Signs, Ceremony Programs, Reception Signs, Table Numbers, Table Seating Cards, Escort Cards, Place Cards, Menu Cards, Gift & Wine Tags

2-4 Weeks Before/Planning!

1. Final details & assembly

2. Add final name changes for day-of stationery

3. Assemble & organize day-of stationery

4. Sort escort or place cards

5. Confirm table numbers & seating

6. Prepare everything for your venue/coordinator

7. Finalize & prepare with the rest of your day-of signage

After the Wedding

Send thank you cards after the wedding for gifts, those you helped, & celebrating with you.

This timeline isn't for every bride, all brides are different and want to plan their stationery according to what works for them in a certain order. The timeline is just a reference for some stationery that may take more time to design & assemble like wedding invitations and ceremony programs.

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