You could also continue the theme of getting married abroad by having your invitations look like wedding passports. You could include a postcard of your chosen destination to entice your wedding guests into joining you there. KidSparrow are a popular supplier of greetings cards who are just about to launch a range of wedding invitations – keep checking their site for details.
Wedding Invitation Timetable
- Send out Save the Dates up to 1 year in advance
- Register your gift list about 6 months in advance – see our Gift List page for ideas and etiquette
- Set up your wedding website 6 months in advance
- Send your invitations to guests 5-6 months in advance, with an RSVP date of 2-3 months before the wedding date.
- You can then update your website periodically with any important information that has changed, or alternatively you could just email your guests regarding hotels, flights etc. It is the 21st century after all.
What do include in your invitation?
- Invitation with details of the ceremony and reception as well as the R.S.V.P date – see our example invitation wordings for more details
- Details of your wedding website
- Your wedding giftlist
- An optional extra of a postcard of your venue, with a brief sentence or two regarding your unusual decision to marry overseas.
