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Wedding Invitations Curated to Tell Your Story Frequently asked questions How many invitations should you order? The general rule is to order one invitation per household, couple, or individual guest—not one per single invitee. We highly recommend ordering 5 to 10 extra copies for any last-minute guest additions or potential mailing issues. Keeping a few on hand is also a wonderful idea if you want to save a copy as keepsakes for your memory boxes, albums, or scrapbooks. What information should you include on your wedding invitations? Your wedding invitations should clearly state the essential details of your big day while reflecting on your event’s formal, semi-formal, or casual tone. Every invite should include: The Host: Names of the people hosting or paying for the wedding (e.g., the couple, parents, or “together with their families")A request to join the ceremonyThe Couple: Full names of the couple getting married The Date and Time: Spelled out formally (e.g., "Saturday, the tenth of October, two thousand twenty-six, at three o'clock in the afternoon") to avoid formatting confusion.The Location: The venue, city, and state (or country for destination weddings) To keep your main invitation clutter-free, we recommend moving optional details to a matching enclosure card. These often include: A QR code or link to your wedding websiteAccommodation and transportation notesA dress codeSpecial event requests (e.g., child-free or unplugged ceremonies) When is the best time to send your wedding invitations? We recommend sending your wedding invitations 6 to 8 weeks before the big day. This generous window gives your guests plenty of time to mark their calendars and make travel arrangements while keeping your festivities top-of-mind. For destination weddings, or if save the dates were not sent, you should aim to mail invites 3 to 4 months in advance. Plan to order your invitations at least 4 months before your wedding day, allowing time for design review, professional printing, shipping, and extra time for assembly and addressing. Enclosure cards often include: Wedding itinerary or weekend events Reception detailsHotel accommodationsTransportation schedulesAttire or dress codeQR code or wedding website URLWedding website passcodeSpecial event requests (e.g., child-free or unplugged ceremonies) RSVP cards often include:  Guest or Guest name line Meal choices Dietary restrictionsAttendance Status: Accept or Decline Response deadline  Does The Knot offer digital wedding invitations? While we don't currently offer digital invitations, we do have free digital save the dates that can be shared via text, email, or QR code. Feel free to pair your complimentary digital save the dates with matching invitations and a coordinated wedding website (also free!) At The Knot, you can choose from an impressive collection of physical wedding invitations available in a variety of print and foil designs. We believe there’s nothing quite like the feeling of holding a paper invite in your hands. How do you create a QR code on your wedding invitations? You can add a QR code to your stationery using The Knot's design editor. Once you've chosen your design, click the "Personalize" button. In the editor side panel to the left, look for the "QR code" option. Simply enter the URL you want to link , and a QR code will be generated automatically. You can then insert, resize and position it anywhere on your wedding invitation. We recommend placing it on the back of the invitation or on an enclosure card to keep your main design clean. Does The Knot offer guest address printing? Yes! The Knot offers professional envelope printing services to save you the time and energy of addressing by hand. Add printed envelopes to your order: We'll match your envelopes to your customized design. Don't worry if you don't have your guest list ready yet; you can always send your addresses to us later! Send us your address list: After placing your order, we will email a link to upload your guest list and address information. Use our spreadsheet template to organize your list. Use this designated help page to help you fill out your spreadsheet before you email it to help@theknot.com.   Finalize your envelopes: Once we receive your list, we'll send you a digital proof of all your envelopes. Please review every name and address before we head to print.  Don't worry if you don't have your guest list ready after you order; you can always send your addresses to us later! You can download the template within our guest list manager,  select “Download List → Address Labels”. For more information, visit our help center. For more information on envelope & addressing etiquette, visit our Ideas & Advice center.   Can you see a physical sample before you place a full order? Of course! We want you to love the look and feel of your wedding invitations before you commit. You can order three free samples of any invitation to experience our paper quality and colors in person. Just use the code 3FREE at checkout. Each sample kit includes your selected designs plus a color chart, premium paper, foil swatches, a sample envelope, and 20% off your first order! Expect your free samples to arrive within 7-10 days.  Why Choose The Knot Wedding Invitations Wedding invitations do more than share the who, when, and where. As the first glimpse into your big day, they give family and friends a preview of the celebration yet to come. At The Knot, we offer an extensive collection of artist-curated wedding invitations, all fully customizable using our free design tools. Each wedding invitation is thoughtfully designed to match and integrate your complimentary wedding website and registry, crafting a cohesive experience for your guests from print to digital. With free design assistance and DIY editing features, it’s never been easier to take a beautifully designed template and make it your own. Design Authority At The Knot, we believe that every couple should have a one-of-a-kind wedding invitation that reflects their personal romantic journey. Our in-house designers continue to curate a growing collection of exclusive wedding stationery, from modern minimalist to rustic and every style in between! Once you find your perfect paper match, use our editor tool to customize every detail to your liking. Fully Customizable Templates Our team has laid the foundation with thousands of professionally designed templates, but now it's your turn to take the creative reins. Use our design tool to modify your wedding invitations with custom colorways, unique fonts, and a variety of trim shapes. Beyond text and layout adjustments, you can integrate digital features like wedding website URLs and custom QR codes for your wedding invitations (and don't forget to show off those engagement photos, too). Our editor tool also supports personal uploads, including monograms and sketches, should you wish to unleash your own creative spark. Simply click “Personalize” to begin creating your wedding stationery. Should you require extra support, leave a design note for our team. All-in-One Vision The Knot’s wedding invitations are thoughtfully designed to coordinate seamlessly with our free wedding websites and registry services. Guests will appreciate that your printed paper matches the look and feel of your wedding website and event details. When you connect your stationery with The Knot Registry, you can embed custom URLs and QR codes directly into your design. These digital shortcuts direct guests straight to your wedding website for instant RSVPs, dress code, accommodation details, and much more, so all your event information lives in one place and you get fewer questions to answer along the way.

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