Invitations Checklist

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Hot Tip: When ordering invitations, order 25 more than you think you will need. It?s cheaper to order more in advance than ordering a small quantity at a later date. Also, order extra envelopes for mistakes.

____ Finalize guest list and determine number of invitations to order

____ Order invitations three to four months before the wedding

____ Determine if you want engraved or thermographed invitations

____ Engraved invitations take six to eight weeks to order

SELECT PAPER, SCRIPT, INK COLOR, WORDING & FORMAT

____ Invitations
____ Enclosures
____ Announcements
____ Reception cards
____ Pew cards
____ Personalized napkins, matchbooks

____ Wedding Programs
____ Response cards
____ Thank You notes
____ Place cards
____ Map cards

____ Compile names and addresses of guests as soon as possible

____ Double check all spellings, dates and addresses on your order

____ If necessary, design and print maps to assist guests

____ Carefully examine your order for accuracy prior to leaving the store

____ Address and assemble invitations

____ Take finished invitations to post office and have them weighed to determine the correct postage

____ Mail invitations 4-6 weeks prior to your wedding

____ Mail announcements on day of wedding