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 RSVPd 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 mail Get it straight! Addressing your envelopes Pushing envelope Labels are a major faux pas when it comes to addressing your wedding invitations, but writ- ing out all those addresses can be painful! Split the work between yourself and your fiancé, and ask your wedding party and family if they’d be willing to help. Using this handy lit- tle tool from TheLetterMate.com will ensure your lines are straight and perfectly spaced! Still worried about your handwriting? Ask your stationery expert if they offer calligraphy services! Like most aspects of planning your wedding, addressing your invitations has traditions and guidelines to adhere to. When hosting a formal wedding celebration, use these tips to address your envelopes. 1 2 3 S o u t h M a i n S t r e e t O h i o 4 4 3 3 3 Ms. Rachel Johnson Akron 1 2 3 C H E R R Y S t r e e t , N . W . O h i o 4 4 3 3 3 Doctor John Miller Akron Abbreviating Mister and Misses to Mr. and Mrs. is acceptable. Use full names only, like Miss Rachel Johnson, not Miss Johnson. A comma is added after the street name and an abbreviation For North, South, East, West is used if it comes after the address. North, South, East, West is written in full if it proceeds the street name. Do not abbreviate titles like Doctor or Reverand. Find more tips on your invitations on TodaysBride.com/Invitations! the Impress your guests as soon as they open your invitation with a chic envelope liner! Whether you choose a more casual plaid, glitter stripes, or metallic florals, this new trend will catch every guest’s eye. Odie + Partners brancoprata J u p i t e r & J u n o B l i s s & B o n e TheLetterMate.com D a n a C u b b a g e W e d d in g s Oak & Orchid 82 | TODAY'S BRIDE 8-12 MONTHS UNTIL "I DO" WEDDING STATIONERY