My name is Laura, and I’ve been designing wedding invitations for 8 years. I know, I know – that’s a long time! 👵 Throughout those 8 years, I’d love to tell you that 100% of my orders were 100% perfect 100% of the time, but we're all human. Mistakes happen! The good news is that the 3 most common wedding invitation mistakes are 100% preventable.
A seamless stationery experience isn't just luck – it all starts with intentional processes, community support, and timely planning.
So if you’re newly engaged and studying wedding invitation etiquette, save this post as a guide to help you avoid these 3 common wedding invitation mistakes.
Common Wedding Invitation Mistakes
Don't skip the invitation print proof.
While the extra step may feel like a hassle, a print proof is your one and only opportunity to ensure that every physical detail is exactly to your liking. When reviewing your print proof, be sure to consider the…
Invitation layout: Do I like how the design is spaced out on the page? Is there too much or too little blank space?
Font size: Can Grandma read the ceremony start time?
Paper type: Does the paper texture enhance or distract from the design?
Alignment: Is there equal spacing on all sides? Are any lines off centered or not justified properly?
Ask for help proofreading your wedding invitation.
You may be surprised to learn that the simplest words are the ones most often overlooked, words like Wednesday, seventeenth, ceremony, and invitation. I know you want to razzle dazzle your guests with the element of surprise, but asking a few close confidants for help is essential if you want typo-free invitations. When proofreading your wedding invitations, double check that…
The year listed is the year you’re getting married, not just the current calendar year.
Your return and RSVP addresses are typed properly, including all numerals. This is usually the costliest type of reprint!
Your wedding website URL is accurate and live. Those hyphens can get tricky!
All guest names and addresses are spelled properly. Even the best stationer won't know if your cousin's name is Ashley, Ashlee, or Ashleigh.
Don't wait too late to start on your wedding invitations.
Unless you are God (which would be a pretty wild turn of events), unforeseen hiccups are always a possibility. Plan for the unexpected! While delays can't always be prevented, they can be managed through flexible timelines – which means starting the process early. Some common delays include...
Your desired envelope color is out of stock.
Your mom forgot to invite her great-aunt’s ex-husband twice removed and now you need to add a few extra invitations.
You’ve decided to switch from a semi-custom to a fully custom suite.
Cool, but now what?
If you're looking for more wedding invitation etiquette and advice, I've got plenty of posts to help! And if you're planning a 2025 or 2026 wedding, I'd love to chat about your invittions during a consultation. Not sure what to expect? I've got you covered there too! No worries—I’ve put together a handy consultaiton crash course to walk you through it.
Mistakes happen, but your wedding invitations shouldn’t be left to chance! Double-check your print proofs, get a second set of eyes for proofreading, and give yourself a buffer for any unexpected delays. A little extra care goes a long way toward a stress-free stationery experience!
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