When should you send wedding invitations and save-the-dates?

Enter your wedding date to see a free, personalized planning timeline. These are common starting points, not fixed rules.

How to adjust your dates

Ask your caterer when the final headcount is due, then set the RSVP deadline early enough to follow up with guests and complete seating. Send invitations earlier for destination weddings or guests traveling internationally. Check your local marriage license rules separately.

Print the full wedding checklist or create your free I Do Atlas account to organize your wedding planning. This calculator shows suggested dates and does not automatically save tasks to your account.