Destination wedding invitation templates

Send the invitation eight to twelve weeks before the wedding, after a save the date nine to twelve months ahead. Guests need the time to book flights, request leave and arrange visas. Set the reply date four to six weeks before the wedding, or earlier if your hotel needs final numbers sooner.

Guests usually pay for their own travel and accommodation. The couple, or their families, pay for the wedding itself and normally the main meals and drinks at events they host, often including a welcome party. Some couples also cover transfers or an activity. Say clearly on the invitation what is included.

Yes. A save the date is a promise that an invitation will follow, so everyone who receives one should be invited, even if you expect many to decline. That is why it is wise to settle the guest list before sending save the dates, especially when guests may book travel early.

Yes. Give the hotel or room block, the rate if you have one, how to book, and the date the block closes. If there are several options, list them with a sentence on each. Keeping it on a details page or wedding website keeps the main invitation clean while guests still find everything.