Before sending out your wedding invitations, you’ll consider ordering extra wedding invitations so that no one you want to invite is left out. And how many extra wedding invitations should you order?
The answer really depends on how many people you plan on inviting in total and how many extra invitations you want to have on hand.
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1 Invitation Per Household
First, double-check your guest list to ensure you have the right number of guests you plan to invite. Then group by household. There would be a counting mistake if new couples send invitations based on guests instead of households. An invitation is not required for every guest. A household only needs one invitation.
For example, if you are married, then your household includes both yourself and your spouse. If you have children, they are also included in this invitation.
Known Extra Wedding Invitations
With the right invitation numbers in the first place, then add some known extra wedding invitations, such as photographers, keepsakes, and so on.
Unknown Extra Wedding Invitations
It is always a good idea to order 10% more than you need. It is common that you suddenly expand your inviting list or you leave someone behind that you want to invite to your special day. You’ll suddenly remember who you just forgot. So you can prepare 10% more than you need for unknown extra invitations. This way, even if some invitations get lost or damaged, you don’t have to worry about running out.
Final Thought
When it comes time to order invitations for your wedding, you should make sure you order more than the expected amount of invites. That way, you’ll have plenty of invitations on-hand in case of any unforeseen circumstances.
