Wedding Invitations

While Save the Dates are typically sent before wedding invitations, it is possible to send invitations directly if you are short on time. Sending invitations instead of Save the Dates is especially practical if your wedding is approaching quickly and you need to ensure that all your guests are informed as soon as possible. However, keep in mind that Save the Dates provide early notice and can help guests manage their schedules better, so it’s worth considering if you have the time.

Yes! Joy offers both paper and online digital wedding invites in hundreds of designs. Customize your cards to match your wedding style, and send them by post, email, or text message. It’s easy to reach all your guests, whether they’re local or abroad. Many couples choose to mix and match digital and paper wedding stationery to suit their needs. With Joy, you can design once and send anywhere.

Wedding invitations should be sent out 6-8 weeks before the wedding date. This time frame allows your guests enough time to respond and make any necessary arrangements. If you’re planning a destination wedding or a large event, consider sending invitations 3 months in advance. This gives your guests ample time to arrange travel, book accommodations, and plan their schedule. Sending invitations early also helps avoid last-minute stress and ensures that all your guests receive the information they need in a timely manner.

Joy’s built-in Contact Collector makes it easy to gather all your guests’ contact information in your guest list. Simply share your magic link with guests, they fill out a quick form, and your guest list grows automagically. Every Joy wedding invitation includes free recipient and return address printing that integrates seamlessly with your contact list.

A wedding invitation card should include several key pieces of information to ensure that your guests have all the details they need. Essential details include the names of the couple, the wedding date, time, and location. Additionally, it’s helpful to include information about the reception, if applicable, and any special instructions such as dress code or parking information. Providing your wedding website URL on the invitation is also a great way to offer guests access to additional details and updates.

When ordering wedding invitations, you’ll want to order one invitation per household, which is not the same as the number of total guests. It’s advisable to order at least 10-25 extra invitations to account for any mistakes, last-minute additions, or keepsakes. This extra buffer ensures that you have enough invitations for any unexpected changes or additional guests. Most printers, including Joy, offer discounts for bulk orders, so ordering a few extra invitations can be a cost-effective way to ensure that you’re prepared.

Giving guests the option to RSVP online or via paper can be a nice gesture. However, more and more couples are choosing to include online RSVP instructions on their wedding invitations instead of sending RSVP cards. Which option is right for you? We’d say it definitely depends on your specific guest list and how comfortable most of your invitees will be with sending their response electronically.

Absolutely. Include the link to your wedding website on your printed wedding RSVP card and configure Joy's guest list to allow any guest to add their own guest companions when they RSVP online.

Yes! All of our most popular website designs are available with matching stationery, including Save the Date cards, invitations, thank-you notes and more.

Joy offers a seamless and user-friendly experience for creating wedding invitations that perfectly match your style and needs. Our platform features a wide range of customizable designs, from classic and elegant to modern and playful. With Joy, you can easily personalize your invitations to reflect your wedding theme and preferences. Our intuitive design tools allow you to choose colors, fonts, and layouts, ensuring that your invitations are uniquely yours.

Joy also provides integrated features to manage your guest list and RSVPs. By connecting your wedding website with your invitations, you can provide guests with a centralized location for all the information they need, including the RSVP process. This integration simplifies your planning and helps you keep track of responses efficiently.

Yes, Joy offers the option to order samples of your wedding invitations. This allows you to review the design, quality, and overall appearance before placing a full order. Ordering a sample is a valuable step in the planning process, as it helps ensure that the final product meets your expectations. You can check the color accuracy, paper quality, and print clarity, making any necessary adjustments before finalizing your order.

Yes! Prints ordered from Joy’s print partner Paperlust can be shipped internationally and come in many designs with matching wedding websites.

The production time for wedding invitations typically varies based on the complexity of your design and the volume of your order. Generally, it takes one to two weeks to print and deliver your invitations. To ensure that you receive your invitations on time, it’s a good idea to plan ahead and place your order well in advance of your mailing date. Joy’s platform provides estimated delivery times and keeps you informed throughout the process, so you know exactly when to expect your order.

The cost of wedding invitations can vary based on several factors, including the design, printing options, and any additional features such as foil stamping or letterpress. Joy offers a range of pricing options to fit different budgets. For a standard set of 100 printed invitations, you can explore Joy’s pricing details online to find the best fit for your needs. Keep in mind that ordering in larger quantities or choosing basic printing options can help reduce the overall cost.

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

It varies. Bridal showers are typically held three months to three weeks before the wedding date, while wedding invites should be sent 6-8 weeks before the big day. Given the overlap in these potential timelines, it’s common for bridal showers to occur both before and after formal invitations are sent.

Our invites and RSVPs are connected straight to your guest list, meaning when your guests respond their answers will appear right where you need them. No more manually inputting everyone’s responses; we do the dirty work for you. Joy's one-of-a-kind system also allows you to collect RSVPs to multiple wedding events such as your wedding reception, brunch, or rehearsal dinner.

Joy wedding websites, planning tools, registry, and online RSVP are free! Paper wedding invitations come in a range of price and style options, and all include free back-of-card printing and free recipient and return address printing. On a tight budget? Mix and match Joy’s digital and paper cards to save money on paper and postage. Hundreds of digital wedding invitation designs are available to send for free.

Absolutely! Our amazing support team works hard around the clock, every day of the week, including weekends, to make sure that your questions are answered. You can send us an email at support@withjoy.com.

Your wedding invitation should focus on the essential details of your event, such as your names, the date, time, and location of your wedding ceremony. Avoid including registry information, as it can give the impression that your celebration is centered around gifts. Instead, keep the focus on the joy of your big day.

Absolutely! While receiving creative save-the-date cards in the mail can be delightful, paperless invitations are a perfectly acceptable and practical alternative.

An electronic version not only makes it easier to share important details but also seamlessly directs your guests to the ultimate source of information: your wedding website. Plus, you'll be doing your part to save the environment, and your loved ones will appreciate having everything they need right at their fingertips.

Absolutely. Once you've announced your wedding date, your guests are likely marking their calendars and making plans to celebrate with you and your partner.

In many cases, especially for destination weddings or out-of-town guests, travel arrangements may already be in motion. Not following up with a formal invitation at this stage would be a communication misstep. Ensure you have a formal invite ready to provide all the details your guests need to finalize their travel plans and accommodations.

If you want to make it simple for guests to give you a gift you'll truly appreciate, your wedding website is the perfect place to share registry details. Creating a registry page is quick and easy with Joy's registry tool, and you can update it anytime.

To guide guests to your wedding website, include a separate enclosure card with your wedding invitations. This card can simply direct them to your site without specifically mentioning the registry, as it will be an easy-to-find section once they visit.

Your wedding invitation should include the names of the couple, the wedding date and time, the locations of both the ceremony and reception, the names of the hosts (if applicable), any dress code information, and a response card with a self-addressed, stamped envelope for RSVPs.

When it comes to wedding invitation wording, traditionally, the woman's name is placed first on the wedding invitation card. However, feel free to deviate from tradition and choose whichever name order feels right for you—after all, marriages are about love, and the order of names is not what's most important.

Yes! Whether you're sending a paper or digital card, you can easily add a QR code or link to share additional details with your guests. It's a great way to provide them with easy access to your wedding website, registry, or other important information. Visit for details

We don't provide sample kits or proofs of specific cards, but we can send you a sample bundle to showcase our paper and print quality. Simply fill out the form here, and we'll get those samples mailed to you.

Yes, Joy offers a wide variety of wedding invitation design and template options, enabling you to create invitations that match various wedding styles, from classic to modern and rustic to elegant, all within one platform.

Joy offers a variety of paper options, including Signature, Pearlescent, Double Thick, and more, each with unique textures and finishes to suit different wedding styles and budgets.