When To Order Your Wedding Stationery

From save the dates to on-the-day details, knowing when to order your wedding stationery can make all the difference. Our guide helps you plan each milestone with ease, ensuring every detail arrives beautifully and right on time.

Timeline Content

  • 12 Months Before

    Begin Gathering Inspiration

    If you’re planning a destination wedding or a longer engagement, now is the perfect time to begin exploring your wedding style, colour palette and overall aesthetic.

    Consider:

    • Wedding style / theme
    • Guest count estimate
    • Venue shortlist
    • Whether you’d like bespoke stationery

  • 9–12 Months Before

    Order Save The Dates

    Save the dates are ideal once your venue and wedding date are confirmed.

    Recommended sending:

    • Destination weddings: 9–12 months prior
    • Local weddings: 6–8 months prior

  • 6–8 Months Before

    Finalise Wedding Invitations

    This is the ideal time to order your invitations, especially if choosing custom finishes or bespoke design.

    Allow time for:

    • Design process
    • Proofing
    • Printing
    • Assembly
    • Shipping

    For bespoke invitations, we recommend enquiring even earlier.

  • 3–4 Months Before

    Send Wedding Invitations

    Recommended sending:

    • Local weddings: 8–12 weeks prior
    • Destination weddings: 3–4 months prior

    Include:

    • RSVP deadline
    • Accommodation details
    • Travel notes
    • Wedding website details

  • 8–10 Weeks Before

    Final Guest Count & Seating Planning

    Once RSVPs begin arriving, finalise your guest numbers and start planning seating arrangements.

    This is the perfect time to order:

    • seating charts
    • place cards
    • personalised ribbons
    • table numbers

  • 6-8 Weeks Before

    Order On-The-Day Stationery

    Your final wedding details begin coming together here.

    This includes:

    • Menus
    • Bar signage
    • Welcome signs
    • Order of service
    • Memorial signage
    • Fabric signage

    If choosing custom or fabric pieces, allow additional time.

  • 4-6 Weeks Before

    Final Design Approvals

    All wording, guest names and layouts should be approved to move into final production.

    Double check:

    • spelling
    • guest names
    • timings
    • venue details

  • 2-3 Weeks Before

    Delivery & Final Styling Prep

    Your stationery should now be arriving, ready for packing and styling.

    Now is the time to:

    • organise signage collection
    • prepare styling details
    • assign setup responsibilities
    • safely store printed pieces

  • Wedding Week

    The Finishing Touches

    Time to enjoy the details you’ve carefully planned.

    From beautifully styled menus to personalised guest details, your stationery becomes part of the experience your guests will remember.

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Ordering Timeline & International Shipping

The earlier you begin, the better. Whether you’re shopping from our existing collections or enquiring about a bespoke design, allowing extra time ensures a seamless experience from design through to delivery.

Our calendar can book out during peak wedding and event seasons, particularly for custom projects, so we always recommend reaching out as soon as your event details are confirmed.

Based in Sydney, Australia, we work with couples locally and worldwide. For international orders, we recommend allowing additional time for production and shipping to ensure your stationery arrives beautifully and on schedule.

Planning Something More Personal?

If you’re dreaming of something truly custom, our bespoke design service offers a tailored approach to luxury stationery and event details, thoughtfully created to reflect your vision.

From custom invitation suites to one-of-a-kind signage and personalised finishing touches, we work closely with you to create pieces that feel uniquely yours.

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