Important Save-the-Date and Wedding Invitation Etiquette

by aisledash staff, Posted Feb 17th 2011 8:00AM

Filed Under: Wedding Checklists & Timelines

Courtesy of Ceci New York

Ceci Johnson, an expert invitation designer who founded Ceci New York, with valuable wedding invitation advice:

DO send your invitations out six to eight weeks before your wedding date. For destination weddings, send them out three months prior. And send save-the-dates out six to eight months before your big day.

DON'T cut corners by not sending invitations to guests who might have said they couldn't make it after receiving your save-the-date. If you sent them a save-the-date, they must get an invitation, too. No exceptions.

Courtesy of Ceci Johnson

Ceci Johnson is the founder of Ceci New York, an internationally heralded leader in couture invitation design and visual styling. As an industry icon and the authority on inviting style, Ceci attracts a global clientele of royalty, A-list celebrities and design savvy individuals alike. Ceci has earned numerous prestigious awards and media recognition in both the wedding and design industries, including "25 Top Trendsetters" by Modern Bride and "Expert Stationer" by New York Magazine and also is the WeTV and Wedding Central "Invitation Innovator" Wedding Expert. Additionally, she is the creator and author of her highly coveted weekly style magazine, CeciStyle. Loaded with gorgeous tips and takes on invitations, fashion, parties, weddings, decor, gifts and more.

Tags: save the dates, tip of the day, wedding invitations