Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Invitations

Wedding invitations are more than keepsakes — they are the first impression of your big day. From design choices to wording, they communicate style, formality, and essential details to your guests.

When Should You Send Wedding Invitations?

• Save the Dates: Send 6–8 months before the wedding.


• Invitations: Mail 2–4 months before the date.


• Custom designs: Allow extra turnaround time.

This timeline gives guests enough notice for travel and work arrangements.

How Do You Finalize Guest Count?

• Create a list together with your partner.


• Consider household size (families, plus-ones).


• Use the count for catering, seating, and invitation quantities.

How Does Budget Affect Wedding Invitations?

• DIY Option: Buy supplies at craft stores to save costs.


• Professional Stationer: Offers polished, cohesive designs.

Tip: Order extras to account for mistakes or last-minute guests.

How to Design Wedding Invitations

Should You Include Photos?

• Save the Date cards often feature engagement photos.


• Invitations may include couple portraits if no Save the Date is sent.

Why Match Theme and Colours?

Invitations set the tone. Choose fonts, layouts, and hues that reflect whether your wedding is formal, rustic, or modern.

What About Shapes and Sizes?

• Standard: 4.5” x 6.25” rectangle.


• Trend: Circles, squares, or even magnet cards.


• Consider weight: larger invites may increase postage costs.

How to Keep Invitations Readable?

• Avoid overly scripted fonts.


• Contrast text against background colours.


• Proofread all details carefully.

What Should You Write on Wedding Invitations?

• Date, time, and venue.


• Couple’s names.


• Host names.


• Request line (“invite you to celebrate the marriage of…”).

What to Include in a Wedding Invitation Suite

Card Type	Purpose	Example Details
RSVP Card	Track attendance	Response deadline + meal options
Directions & Lodging	Help with logistics	Written directions, hotel suggestions
Itinerary	Multi-day weddings	Daily events & activities
Attire Card	Dress code	“Formal / Black Tie Optional”
Reception Card	If at a different venue	Dinner/dancing details
Wedding Website & Registry	Etiquette-friendly placement	Registry, travel info, love story

Tip: If your event is “adults only,” include a line on the reception or details card.

How to Address Wedding Invitations

• Formal: “Mr. and Mrs. John Smith.”


• Informal: “The Smith Family.”

Use return address on back flap to avoid distracting from the front.

DIY addressing? Consider stamps, stickers, or stencils if calligraphy isn’t in the budget.

Create Invitations That Reflect Your Love Story

Wedding invitations aren’t just about logistics — they introduce your celebration’s personality. From elegant fonts to playful shapes, every design choice sets the stage for the day your guests will remember forever.

Contact Red Soda Band now to pair your perfectly designed invitations with unforgettable live music. Together, let’s create a wedding experience that starts with style and ends with celebration.