When to Send Wedding Invitations
Wondering when to send your wedding invitations? Here is the simple, time-tested timeline — from save-the-dates to the final headcount — so every guest gets the news early and replies on time. Follow each step below, then build your own animated invitation with Occavia.
- 6–8 months before
Save-the-dates
Send these early so guests can book travel and time off, especially for a destination or holiday-weekend wedding.
- 6–8 weeks before
Wedding invitations
Mail the formal invitation here — close enough to feel real, with plenty of room for guests to plan and reply.
- 3–4 weeks before
RSVP deadline
Set your RSVP cutoff about a month out, leaving time to chase the stragglers before the numbers are due.
- 1–2 weeks before
Final details
Give your venue and caterer the final headcount and any last details so the day runs without a hitch.