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When to send everything

Put in your date. Get the day to send save the dates, invitations and reminders, and when to close RSVPs.

  1. Send save the datesAs soon as the date and venue are booked; 6 to 12 months ahead.
    In 2 months
  2. Send invitationsEight to twelve weeks ahead, so people can book time off.
    In 8 months
  3. Remind anyone who hasn’t repliedA gentle nudge a week before the deadline.
    In 9 months
  4. RSVP deadlineFour to six weeks before, so there’s time to chase.
    In 9 months
  5. Final numbers to the venueCheck your contract for the exact day.
    In 9 months
  6. Send the plan for the dayTimings, directions and what to wear.
    In 10 months
  7. The day
    In 10 months
  8. Ask guests for their photosThe morning after, while they’re still on everyone’s phone.
    In 10 months
  9. Thank-you notes outWithin a month is lovely; three is fine.
    In 11 months
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