Invites & paper

From save the dates to wedding shower invitations to the famous wedding invitation, there is so much wedding paper to think about. When do you order invities and paper? When do you send them? What do they say? Does it all have to match? We've got the answers to all your invitations and paper questions here.

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The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Invitations and PaperHere’s everything you need to know about wedding invitations, save the dates, wedding stationery, and wedding party invites–plus expert tips for creating, ordering and sending them.

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Addressing Save the Dates

Addressing Save the Dates: A Guide

How-To

Getting ready to send out wedding save the dates? Here’s a guide on addressing save the dates, etiquette to remember, and more.

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When To Send Save The Dates

Advice

Timing is key! Generally, save the dates should be sent no earlier than 8 months and no later than 4 months out from your wedding. Learn the specifics and more in this article.

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A Guide to Save The Dates

Inspiration

Save the dates add an extra touch of style and coordination to your wedding. Find out why and when you should send your save the dates with this complete guide.

Vow Renewal Save the Date Etiquette

Vow Renewal Save the Date Etiquette

How-To

You're saying "I do"—again! When renewing your vows, what's the deal with the vow renewal Save the Date? Zola, your wedding expert, has the answers!

A Beginner's Guide to Wedding Announcements

A Beginner's Guide to Wedding Announcements

How To

If sending wedding announcement cards is in your future, check out our beginner’s guide full of tips, tricks, and etiquette.

What to Expect After Sending Save the Dates

What to Do After Sending Save the Dates—Guest Questions, Travel Plans, and More

Advice

Once you send your save the dates, what’s next? Learn everything you need to know in this save the date etiquette guide.

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