Invitation Timeline and Tips

Oh So Swank is the place to go for all of your invitiation needs!  Here are some tips and tricks of the invitation trade to keep in mind while planning your next event.

TIMELINE

The timeline below can be used as an informational guide on the Oh So Swank! invitation order process. However, starting early is always a good policy to go by.

7-8 months in advance- Begin the invitation suite design process
- Order your the save the date announcements
- Create your guest list, this will determine your order quantity

4-6 months in advance- Mail your save the date announcements
- Submit your invitation suite proof wording
- Finalize your invitation suite proofs

3 months in advance- Order your invitation suite
- 6-8 weeks in advance
- Mail your event invitations

2-3 weeks in advance- Follow up with your guests that have not responded with their RSVP, or let Oh So Swank! take care of this for you with personalized RSVP Management services

TIPS

Proof read everything (including design components, spelling, names and grammar) very carefully before approving your proof for printing. Once your approved proof has been submitted to Oh So Swank! the stationery pieces go straight to print.

Starting early is a good rule to live by, especially if you’re having a destination event. Once you have booked your venue and secured your date, you are ready to get started on the invitation suite design process. This will avoid any rush charges and undue stress in the long run.

We recommend that you order 5-10 extra invitation packages to accommodate any last minute additions to your guest list and allow extras for keepsakes. It is more cost effective to order those extra sets now, than incur the extreme cost of reprints later.

When creating your guest list, remember the following guidelines: married couples receive one invitation, families with children also receive one invitation, families with children over the age of 16 receive their own invitation, and etiquette states that you should accommodate an additional guest for each single guest you are inviting. Also, always remember to include the couple, bridal party members and all parents on the guest list as these very important people are frequently forgotten.

Start building your guest list as soon as possible, making sure that all names and addresses are spelled correctly. Remember that all street names “Ten”, all street descriptors (avenue, street, boulevard, etc.), and state names should be spelled out.

Call or Visit Oh So Swank! for all of your invitiation needs!

Oh So Swank
2041 West Bullard Avenue
Fresno, CA 93711

559-438-4201