Invitation Etiquette DON’T dictate dress code. Include this information on your wedding website or spread the news via word-of-mouth. DO grant a plus-one to any guests over the age of 18. Excep- tions can be made for any wed- ding party members who aren't in a committed relationship. DON’T state that you’re having a child-free wedding. Your invitation addresses who is invited to the wedding and, by omission, who is not. DO put numbers in the corner of RSVP cards that correspond to a numbered list. This makes it easy to track who’s responded and who hasn’t. DON’T include registry information on a wedding invitation. This should be included in bridal shower invites or on your wedding website only. DO collaborate with your fian é and parents to come up with a final guest list Brittney Nichole Designs Sabrina Hall Photography, Invitations by Kate OH Snap! Photography, Pink Tomato Creative WEDDING STATIONERY 1 year Begin guest list 10-12 months Begin shopping and order Save- the-Date cards 6-9 months Finalize guest list 8 weeks Mail invitations to out-of-town guests 4 weeks Mail thank you notes 2 weeks Call guests who have not RSVPed Emphasis on call: A phone call is the polite way to obtain a response from your guest. Avoid using text or email. 9 months Mail save-the-dates Note: Do not send a save-the date to anyone who you might not extend an invite to. 4-6 months Order invitations THE BIG DAY! 6 weeks Mail invitations to local guests It’s in the mai 8-12 MONTHS UNTIL "I DO" TODAY’S BRIDE | 81