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If you are wondering when you should send out wedding invitations, there are many factors to consider. 

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Traditionally wedding invitations are sent 6 to 12 weeks before the wedding day. But if many of your friends and family have far to travel, you might like to give them more time, especially if they are coming from overseas. 

If you are having a destination wedding, it is normal to give 9 to 12 months notice, so guests have time to save for the trip and get time off work. Also, if you have an out-of-season wedding, a winter wedding, for example, ample notice lets people plan their time off. Most of us like to take annual leave during summer to soak up the sun. 

In general, the more time you give guests, the better. These days people have super busy lifestyles, so they appreciate knowing far in advance what dates they need to block out on their calendars. 

The more notice you give guests leading up to your big day, the more likely they will be able to attend. That is why you should only invite the guests you want there (not the ones you feel you should invite or who your parents might like to attend). Many couples feel pressure to invite every family member and their partners, but you also need to keep to a budget. So when you send out your invitations, keep in mind that everyone will probably say yes, especially when you give them plenty of time to plan on being there.

Before we go any further, there is that issue of Covid that seems to have touched every corner of our lives. It has also impacted the issue of when you should send out wedding invitations. Really as much notice as possible is good for people traveling from overseas these days. Keep in mind most airlines only take bookings one year in advance. Also, there is the issue of the post, which has been slowed down or sometimes ground to a halt during the pandemic. If you send your invitations out one to two months before the day, it should allow for potential delays. If not, the mail will arrive to your guests early, which will be just fine. Better early than late, as they say!

Another option is to go digital and forgo the need to use the postal system altogether. 

But paper is so beautiful and it’s so exciting for loved ones to receive a formal wedding invitation in the mail and display it at home to get excited about the big event. Paperlust is one of the most popular online companies for printed and digital wedding invitations. The Australian company has sample packs of papers for only $5. You can feel the papers and see how the print techniques look in real life before you order. We love this idea and say it’s never too early to order samples to help your decision on which paper and print type you want to be featured on your wedding invitation. 

So now you know when to send out wedding invitations, what about all the other invites? There is the engagement party, bridal shower, or bachelorette and stag parties to think about and you might also be having pre and post-wedding events. Hopefully, your bridal party will help you arrange the hen’s and bachelor celebrations and you would send out the wedding shower invitations one to two months before the wedding and time the events to happen at least a week before your best day ever. For other events around the wedding day, like the rehearsal dinner and farewell brunch, you can include them as part of your wedding stationery suite. Paperlust has all needs taken care of, and you can even order wedding day stationery like menus, name cards, and seating plans so your lovely day will look styled, cohesive and matching. Plus it’s easy to buy everything from one place.

It’s also convenient to take care of your order online with Paperlust. Couples can easily manage envelope address printing, add guest names to each invite, upload data and arrange express delivery from the comfort of home.

Paperlust has 300+ talented independent designers who are constantly adding new designs to the already impressive collection on offer. They keep up-to-date with the latest trends and probably started a few trends themselves with innovative and creative wedding invitations and matching stationery that is always beautifully stylish. 

When you combine the stunning designs with the options for formats, shapes, specialty print and luxe papers, wedding dreams come true. Every couple can customize and personalize their wedding stationery. 

We have our eye on the gorgeous tri-fold wedding invitations with rsvp (no envelopes needed) and also the stunning arch wedding invitations with lovely die-cut shapes that are a new product released by Paperlust recently. 

Paperlust uses inclusive package pricing so you can get the invites to your guests on time. Crisp white envelopes come with invitations and pricing is inclusive of express shipping for Australia and New Zealand (for orders over USD$300). You can also order a different color of envelope for a small additional cost. Paperlust offers great value for money with 15% off three or more in a purchase. Every detail can be checked and tweaked at the proofing stage and after printing, orders are manually double-checked. Everything is taken care of so you can dive into the next part of planning. We are sure you have cake tasting, floral selections, outfit shopping and much more to take care of while you are waiting for those beautiful invites to arrive in the mail.

We have to mention how Paperlust cares for the environment and gives back to Mother Earth. For every purchase, they plant a tree with One Tree Planted, orders arrive in recycled packaging and papers are sourced sustainably. It’s just another reason to connect with Paperlust and after a waltz around their website, we are sure you will want to invite them to be part of your wedding day.

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If your hand recently got an upgrade in the form of a ring on your finger, you’ve probably started sharing the big news with friends and family. That news, we believe, is best announced in the form of unique save the dates and Paperlust is here to help you deliver that message!

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Paperlust is an Australian based stationer that serves couples worldwide in providing an endless assortment (we’re talking over 650 designs!) of wedding stationery from wedding invitations to RSVP cards, and of course one of the most important of them all—save the dates. One of the many things we love is their eye catching designs that are crafted by over 300 independent designers and are fully customizable!

Your save the date is often the first peek that your guests will get into your colors and style of your wedding, so you want to ensure you choose something that not only represents the overall feel of your big day, but also you as a couple! Because they offer paper goods for every step of the planning process, your save the dates will seamlessly match the rest of your invitation suite. Haven’t come to a decision on the style of your wedding? Don’t stress! This is the perfect time to play around with some styles and colors or browse their designs to see what stands out!

Gone are the days of only a few different save the date styles to choose from. Paperlust has also just released their line of die cut paper shapes including arch, half-arch, and angles! Choosing one of these fun styles is guaranteed to make your card unique as well as catch the eye of anyone receiving it.

When it comes to customizing your cards, Paperlust’s options for customizations go beyond just picking your colors and fonts. Choosing from their wide variety of paper types and print types such as foiling and letterpress will have you—and your guests—wowed! For the couple that wants something a bit unique and out of the box, consider a magnet, calendar, or even choosing a photo card.

We know it can sometimes feel difficult to imagine how certain papers and print types will look together. Lucky for you, Paperlust offers a sample pack of invitations (for the price of a latte may we add!) that allows you to see and feel their most popular paper and print types and help you feel confident in picking the perfect save the date cards to match the rest of your stationery suite. 

If creating a wedding website is on your planning to-do list, Paperlust has partnered with Joy to offer over 40 matching websites with their invitation design sets!

With free, worldwide shipping on orders over $300 USD and hundreds of five star reviews from brides all over the world, Paperlust is ready to bring your stationery visions to life.

Ready to say yes to your save the date cards? Head over to their website to begin designing and don’t forget to check out their Instagram page for more beautiful stationery inspiration!

Today let’s chat about something that is always top of mind this time of year, paper! From holiday cards to thank you notes it seems like December has us using custom paper nearly every day! AND, with engagement season in full swing, bride-to-be will soon be picking out wedding invitations!  Enter Paperlust!

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Paperlust is a platform that exists to connect print design lovers with work from top designers. They sell personalised stationery and custom invitation and card designs for all occasions. Every design is exclusive to Paperlust and completely customizable using our intuitive on site design tool – we love anything that is easy!

Founded in 2014 and based in Melbourne, Australia, they offer a range of premium stationery options, including real foil, raised foil, letterpress, digital print, white ink, photo cards, print on wood and vellum. They ship orders worldwide, including to the USA, Canada, the UK and Europe, offering free express shipping for orders over $300 USD. Express shipping arrives 2-4 days after dispatch from Melbourne.

Paperless has helped us to identify some of the biggest upcoming trending in wedding stationery for 2019:

  • Vellum – Vellum paper is semi-transparent and gives invitations a touch of elegance. It is perfect for layering with rich linen paper stock to create a cohesive invitation suite.

  • Hang tags – Hang tags are perfect for thank you gifts and bomboniere, carrying your stationery theme through to your wedding day and beyond. They allow you to leave a little thank you message for guests as well as add a personal touch.

  • Real foil – Add some metallic shine to your wedding invitation suite with real foil embellishments. Foil is available in a range of colours, including gold, silver, copper, brass, rose gold, plus all the standard colours like blue, red, pink etc.

  • Stickers – Stickers are trending as a way to add a little something extra to your stationery suite. They are versatile and can be used for anything from sealing your envelopes to sticking on bomboniere/wedding favours. Available in a range of different sizes, shapes and styles, wedding stickers bring personality wherever you find to put them.

Laser-cut wedding invitations feature the most extravagant and detailed designs that you can’t get from standard printing. We are totally in love with the intricate designs that we’ve spied from B*WEDDING INVITATIONS.

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With the friendliest and most knowledgeable consultants in the industry, their team understands that the preparations for a wedding can be complicated and time consuming. They provide the best products and services for their clients, while saving you time and money on wedding stationary.

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We also appreciate that there’s a price for every bride. From high-end letterpress to affordable seal and sends, B*WEDDING INVITATIONS will help you find the perfect invitations at a price you can afford! Visit their website and Facebook to view their latest products and promotions, or place an order of five free samples.

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The team believes the following: beautifully crafted invitations for your special day.

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Email them at customercare@bweddinginvitations.com for any questions, or to begin a consultation!

We know we have professed our love for Minted before, but with their ever expanding portfolio of products we feel the need to share their beautiful work with you again! Minted is proud to offer coordinating designs so it’s easy to bring your wedding vision to life from your save the dates to your table numbers.

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Brides can even coordinate earlier in their planning process with Minted’s new FREE matching wedding websites

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You all know our love for beautiful lettering, so we love that brides can style envelopes with FREE calligraphy-inspired guest addressing that matches many save the date, invitation and thank you cards. WOW!

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It is hard to beat the free value-added services that Minted offers such as matching wedding websites, guest and recipient addressing, table and name printing, customization service, and proofs – all of which is fully customizable until it’s perfect!  Brides can work directly with Minted’s Wedding Perfection Team to change colors, fonts or even to create custom elements like monograms and hand-drawn maps.

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And most importantly, their designs are printed on high-quality paper with luxe finishes! The team at Minted is very proud of their consistent and reliable top-quality production and fulfillment.

Today we are excited to offer our readers an exclusive offer from our friends at Minted: 15% off wedding stationery using code GLW15WED through 10/9 @ 11:59pm PST.

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