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Save-the-Date Timing Guide

Days-until for save-the-dates, invites, RSVPs, and final headcount based on your wedding date.

Updated April 2026
Your timeline
  1. Save-the-date
    Local wedding — 6–8 months ahead is the sweet spot.
    Wed, Jul 29, 2026
    in 96 days
  2. Order invitations
    Allow 2–4 weeks for proofing, printing, and calligraphy.
    Mon, Dec 7, 2026
    in 227 days
  3. Mail invitations
    6–8 weeks out is standard for local weddings.
    Wed, Jan 6, 2027
    in 257 days
  4. RSVP deadline
    3–4 weeks before — leaves time to chase stragglers.
    Wed, Jan 27, 2027
    in 278 days
  5. Final headcount to caterer
    Most caterers lock numbers 7 days before the event.
    Wed, Feb 17, 2027
    in 299 days
  6. Wedding day
    The big day. Enjoy it — you earned it.
    Wed, Feb 24, 2027
    in 306 days
Tip: print this timeline and tape it inside your planning binder. Missing the save-the-date window is the #1 reason guests can’t make destination weddings.
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What it does

6 milestones on a wedding timeline with days-until countdown. Different schedule for destination and holiday weddings.

Runs entirely in your browser — no upload, no account, no watermark. For more tools in this category see the full tools index.

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How to use it

  1. Enter wedding date and type.
  2. Read milestone dates.
  3. Print the checklist.

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