Wedding Invitations

Save the Dates usually go out before wedding invitations, but if you’re pressed for time, you can send invitations straight away. Skipping Save the Dates is handy if your wedding’s coming up soon and you want to make sure everyone’s in the loop quickly. That said, Save the Dates do give your guests a heads-up and help them plan, so if you’ve got the time, they’re worth a thought.

Absolutely! Joy has both paper and digital wedding invites in hundreds of designs. Personalise your cards to suit your wedding vibe, and send them out by post, email, or text. It’s a breeze to reach all your guests, whether they’re nearby or overseas. Lots of couples mix and match digital and paper stationery to fit what works best. With Joy, you design once and send anywhere.

Wedding invitations should go out 6–8 weeks before your big day. That gives your guests plenty of time to RSVP and sort out any plans they need to make. If you’re having a destination wedding or a big bash, it’s a good idea to send invites 3 months ahead. That way, your guests have heaps of time to organise travel, book accommodation, and lock in their plans. Getting your invites out early also helps dodge any last-minute stress and makes sure everyone gets the info they need, right when they need it.

Joy’s built-in Contact Collector makes it a breeze to collect all your guests’ contact details in your guest list. Just share your magic link, your guests fill out a quick form, and your list grows like magic. Every Joy wedding invitation comes with free recipient and return address printing that works perfectly with your contact list.

A wedding invitation card should cover a few key details so your guests have everything they need. Make sure to include both your names, the wedding date, time, and where it’s all happening. It’s also handy to add info about the reception (if you’re having one), plus any special instructions like dress code or parking. Popping your wedding website URL on the invite is a smart move too, so guests can easily find extra details and any updates.

When you’re ordering wedding invitations, it’s best to order one per household—not one per guest. We recommend getting at least 10–25 extras, just in case you make a mistake, have last-minute additions, or want a few keepsakes. Having a buffer means you’re covered for any surprises or extra guests. Most printers, including Joy, offer discounts for bulk orders, so grabbing a few extra invites is a smart and budget-friendly move.

Letting your guests RSVP online or by post is a thoughtful touch. But these days, heaps of couples are popping online RSVP details straight onto their invites instead of sending out separate RSVP cards. Which way suits you best? Honestly, it comes down to your guest list and how comfy everyone is with replying online.

Absolutely. Just pop the link to your wedding website on your printed RSVP card, and set up Joy's guest list so guests can add their own plus ones when they RSVP online.

Absolutely! All our most popular website designs come with matching stationery, including Save the Date cards, invitations, thank you notes and more.

Joy gives you a smooth, easy way to create wedding invitations that suit your style and needs perfectly. Our platform has a huge range of customisable designs, from classic and elegant to modern and fun. With Joy, it’s simple to personalise your invites so they match your wedding vibe and preferences. Our easy-to-use design tools let you pick colours, fonts, and layouts, so your invitations are truly your own.

Joy also comes with built-in features to manage your guest list and RSVPs. By linking your wedding website with your invitations, you can give guests one spot for all the info they need—including RSVPs. This makes planning easier and helps you keep track of replies without the fuss.

Yes, Joy lets you order samples of your wedding invitations. This way, you can check out the design, quality, and overall look before you commit to a full order. Ordering a sample is a handy step in your planning, helping make sure the final product is just right. You’ll be able to see the colour accuracy, paper quality, and print clarity, and make any tweaks you need before locking in your order.

Absolutely! Prints ordered through Joy’s print partner Paperlust can be shipped overseas and come in loads of designs that match your wedding website.

How long it takes to make your wedding invitations usually depends on how detailed your design is and how many you’re ordering. Most of the time, printing and delivery takes about one to two weeks. To make sure your invites arrive on time, it’s smart to get organised early and order well before you need to post them. Joy’s platform gives you estimated delivery dates and keeps you updated every step of the way, so you’ll always know when to expect your order.

The cost of wedding invitations can change depending on a few things, like the design, printing style, and any extras such as foil stamping or letterpress. Joy has a range of pricing options to suit all sorts of budgets. For a standard pack of 100 printed invitations, you can check out Joy’s pricing details online to find what works best for you. Remember, ordering more at once or sticking with simple printing can help keep the overall cost down.

To be safe, you should consider buying 10-25 extra wedding invites, depending on how invitations are sold at your preferred printer.

It depends. Bridal showers are usually held anywhere from three months to three weeks before the wedding, while wedding invites should go out 6–8 weeks ahead of the big day. Since these timings can overlap, it’s pretty normal for bridal showers to happen either before or after the formal invites are sent.

Our invites and RSVPs link directly to your guest list, so when your guests reply, their answers pop up exactly where you need them. No more entering everyone’s responses by hand—we handle the hard yakka for you. Joy’s unique system also lets you collect RSVPs for all your wedding events, like your reception, brunch, or rehearsal dinner.

Joy wedding websites, planning tools, registry and online RSVP are all free! Paper wedding invitations come in a range of prices and styles, and every order includes free back-of-card printing plus free recipient and return address printing. Watching your budget? Mix and match Joy’s digital and paper cards to save on paper and postage. There are hundreds of digital wedding invitation designs you can send for free.

Absolutely! Our awesome support team is here for you 24/7, even on weekends, to make sure your questions are sorted. Just shoot us an email at support@withjoy.com.

Your wedding invitation should highlight the key details of your day—your names, the date, time, and where your ceremony’s happening. Best to leave out registry info, as it can make it seem like the day’s all about the presents. Keep the spotlight on celebrating your big moment together.

Absolutely! While getting a creative save-the-date in the post can be a real treat, paperless invites are a totally acceptable and practical option.

An online version makes it a breeze to share all the important details, and it sends your guests straight to the best source of info: your wedding website. Plus, you’ll be helping the environment, and your loved ones will love having everything they need right at their fingertips.

Absolutely. Once you’ve shared your wedding date, your guests are probably popping it in their diaries and starting to plan how they’ll celebrate with you and your partner.

For destination weddings or guests travelling from out of town, travel plans might already be underway. If you don’t follow up with a formal invitation now, it can leave everyone guessing. Make sure you’ve got a proper invite ready with all the details your guests need to lock in their travel and accommodation.

If you want to make it easy for guests to give you a gift you’ll actually love, your wedding website is the perfect spot to share your registry details. Setting up a registry page is quick and simple with Joy’s registry tool, and you can update it whenever you like.

To point guests to your wedding website, pop a separate enclosure card in with your invitations. This card can just direct them to your site—no need to mention the registry specifically, as it’ll be easy to find once they’re there.

Your wedding invitation should have both your names, the date and time, where the ceremony and reception will be, who’s hosting (if that applies), any dress code details, and a response card with a self-addressed, stamped envelope for RSVPs.

When it comes to wedding invitation wording, tradition usually puts the woman's name first on the invite. But honestly, you can go with whatever order feels right for you—at the end of the day, weddings are about love, and the name order isn’t what matters most.

Absolutely! Whether you’re sending a paper invite or going digital, it’s easy to pop a QR code or link on your card to share extra details with your guests. It’s a handy way to give them quick access to your wedding website, registry, or anything else they need to know. Check out the details.

We don't offer sample kits or proofs of individual cards, but we can send you a sample pack to show off our paper and print quality. Just fill out the form here, and we'll pop those samples in the post for you.

Yes, Joy has a huge range of wedding invitation designs and templates, so you can create invites to suit any vibe — from classic to modern, rustic to elegant — all in one place.

Joy has a range of paper options, like Signature, Pearlescent, Double Thick and more—each with its own texture and finish to match your wedding style and budget.