Begin Creating your guest list as soon as possible.. Ask your parent and the groom's parents for a list of people they would like to invite. You and your fiance' should make your own lists. NOTE-Order your invitations at least four months prior to your wedding. There are three types of invitations: formal/traditional, contemporary, and lastly informal. Traditional are generally a white, soft cream or ivory with black raised lettering. The contemporary invitation is typically a presentation that makes a statement about the bride and groom. Informal are often printed on the front of a single heavyweight card and may be handwritten or preprinted.

Always invited all of your guests to both the ceremony and the reception. Order one invitation for each married or cohabitating couple that you plan to invite.

Order approximately 20% more stationary than your actual count. Allow a minimum of two weeks to address and mail the invitations.
Tip to save money - Thermography looks like engraving and is one-third the cost.