Save-the-Date & Invitation Countdown
Enter your wedding date — get a complete pre-wedding mailing schedule with exact dates: save-the-dates 8 months out, invitations 8 weeks out, RSVP cutoff 4 weeks out, vendor finals, day-of timeline distribution, thank-you cards after.
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- Enter your wedding date.
- Review the 11-milestone schedule with exact dates calculated for you.
- Print the checklist to keep on the fridge.
Why we built this
Wedding paper goods (save-the-dates, invitations, RSVP cards, thank-yous) follow conventions: send save-the-dates 6–12 months out, mail invitations 6–8 weeks out, set your RSVP deadline 3–4 weeks before the wedding. Missing these windows causes real headaches — guests can't book travel, your caterer can't finalise numbers, your seating chart waits on holdouts. This countdown takes the math off your plate.
What you get
Enter your wedding date — get a complete pre-wedding mailing schedule with exact dates: save-the-dates 8 months out, invitations 8 weeks out, RSVP cutoff 4 weeks out, vendor finals, day-of timeline distribution, thank-you cards after.
Frequently asked questions
Why 8 months for save-the-dates?
For traditional weddings. Destination weddings push earlier (10–12 months). Local weddings with only nearby guests can wait until 6 months.
What does "vendor finals" mean?
Most caterers want a final headcount 2 weeks before the wedding. That's when you confirm meal selections, dietary needs, kids meals, and vendor meals.
Should I send thank-you cards before or after the wedding?
Etiquette: within 2–3 months after. Sooner is better. Some couples write them as gifts arrive (before the wedding) so the post-wedding load is smaller.
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