When to order/mail?

Depending on the complexity of the invitation, if there is assembly involved and they printing method you choose, some invitations can take 1 week to print and some can take several weeks to print (mainly during the busiest seasons - wedding and holiday). Be sure to plan your party and order your invitations at least 8-12 weeks in advance. Then you will receive in plenty of time to address, add postage and mail. Most formal parties need to be mailed 2-4 weeks in advance so people can reserve the date for your party. More informal parties can be mailed 2-3 weeks in advance. If you have many out of town guests attending you may want to mail the invitations as early as 6 weeks in advance so everyone is sure to reserve the date for your party so that they can attend.