Six months before wedding day:

Spend the money to order a sample!  Many times  brides base their opinion on the picture from the Internet. The images on a website do not tell you the thickness of paper or the color of the invitation details. Don’t forget to order the thank you cards, wedding programs, reception and response cards. Tip: Be careful when choosing your font, not all fancy script is easy to read!

Also, order a proof of the invitation. This can delay your order for up to a week, but the satisfaction of knowing you can edit and proof the wording on your invitations is well worth it.

Track your order!  Make sure that the website has the ability to give you a confirmation email and tracking number for your order. You will then get an email  when your invitations ship.