Digital vs. Mailed RSVPs: What's the Difference?

Digital RSVPs:

• Immediate response tracking
• Easy guest management online
• Convenient for guests

Mailed RSVPs:

• Traditional, elegant experience
• Keepsake-quality paper and print
• Guests may feel more personally invited

What this means for you:
Choosing between digital and mailed RSVPs depends on your style, budget, and desired guest experience. Digital RSVPs streamline planning, while traditional RSVPs enhance elegance and formality.

Typically, wedding invitations should be mailed 10-12 weeks before your wedding date. If you're planning a destination wedding, consider sending invitations 16-20 weeks in advance to allow guests ample travel preparation.

Save the Dates: Ideally sent 12 months or more ahead, especially for destination weddings or events during peak travel seasons.

Proper envelope addressing sets the tone for your event and helps ensure accurate delivery. Follow general etiquette rules and formatting recommendations for formal addressing. For more detailed guidelines and tips, visit our comprehensive Envelope Addressing Guide.

We recommend booking your wedding stationery a minimum of 9 months before your wedding date for custom wedding stationery. This allows ample time to create and design your wedding branding throughout your paper. Early booking ensures availability, ample time for design and customization, and avoids rush timelines.

Custom wedding stationery offers complete personalization, crafted specifically to your wedding vision. Semi-custom stationery, like our Ready-to-Wed collection, provides the ideal balance of personalized details with a lower cost. Our semi-custom invitations are crafted with luxury materials and refined design, offering a higher quality, boutique experience compared to larger, mass-produced alternatives.

Digital Printing:

• Fast turnaround, typically under 2 weeks from approval
• Perfect for detailed designs and full-color printing

Luxury Printing (Letterpress, Engraving, Foil, Embossing):

• Timelines typically up to 4 weeks or more
• Offers a luxurious finish
• Requires additional planning and proofing time

Planning ahead ensures your invitations are exactly as you've envisioned without compromising your timeline.