Wedding Invitation Etiquette Guide

Wedding invitations set the tone for your celebration and provide guests with essential information. Proper etiquette ensures your invitations are clear, respectful, and appropriately formal for your event. Timing is crucial - send save-the-dates 6-8 months in advance for local weddings and 8-12 months for destination weddings. Follow with formal invitations 6-8 weeks before the wedding date. This gives guests adequate time to plan and RSVP. Addressing invitations properly shows respect for your guests and their relationships. Use full names and avoid abbreviations except for titles like Mr. and Mrs. Inner and outer envelopes serve different purposes and should be addressed accordingly.