Wedding Invitation Timeline Checklist (From 12 Months to Event Day)

12 months out: lock wedding date, rough guest count, and tone of your invitation design.

8 to 10 months out: send Save the Dates, especially if many guests will travel.

3 to 4 months out: send formal invitations and open RSVP tracking.

2 to 3 weeks out: close RSVPs, follow up with missing guests, and provide final counts to venue and vendors.