Step-by-step guidance on printing specifications, paper stocks, typography, and celebration etiquette.
Expert advice on paper stocks, home printer calibration, cardstock weights, and local print providers.
Etiquette, timelines, wording guidance, and stationery planning for couples.
Creative phrasing, timing tips, and party stationery advice for milestone celebrations.
Hostess planning checklists, invitation timing, and sweet themes to celebrate new arrivals.
To print your invitations cleanly at home, download the 300 DPI vector PDF, load 110–130 lb (300 gsm) matte cardstock, and set your print dialog scale to 'Actual Size' or 100% with high-quality photo settings.
Good wedding invitation wording follows a simple order: who is hosting, the request line, the couple's names, the date and time, the venue, the reception details, and how to RSVP. Formal invitations spell out dates and times in words; casual invitations can use numerals and a warmer tone.
Send save the dates 6 to 8 months before the wedding (9 to 12 months for a destination wedding), send invitations 6 to 8 weeks before, and set the RSVP deadline 3 to 4 weeks before the day.
A birthday invitation needs five details: whose birthday it is, the date and time (including an end time for kids' parties), the location, how to RSVP and by when, and any special notes such as a theme, dress code or surprise. Send invitations 2 to 3 weeks ahead, or 4 to 6 weeks ahead for milestone birthdays.
Send baby shower invitations 4 to 6 weeks before the shower, which is usually held 4 to 8 weeks before the due date. Include the parent-to-be's name, the host, the date, time and location, RSVP details, and registry information if you have one; registry details are acceptable on a baby shower invitation.