Don't leave it until the last minute!
I'd recommend getting your stationery booked in well ahead of when you need to send your invitations, particularly if you're looking for bespoke design.
A rough timeline might look something like:
- 12-18 months before: Save the dates, if you're having them.
- 10-12 months before: Start thinking about your invitations and stationery design.
- 6-10 months before: Invitations should generally be sent around this point, depending on your wedding and whether you're having destination guests.
- 6-8 weeks before: Finalise your on-the-day stationery details.
Your exact timeline will depend on your wedding, so don't panic if yours doesn't look exactly like this.