Congrats, you’re engaged!
So much planning is ahead, where to begin? First and foremost you need to set and date and select your ceremony and reception venues. If you are hiring an event planner you should do that before selecting a venue or right after. Then you can begin booking all of your other vendors: photographer, videographer, music/entertainment, florals, PAPER GOODS, cake, linens, any extras you want: photo booth, late night food truck, etc.
As a general rule of thumb I recommend finding and contracting with a stationery company 9-12 months prior to your wedding. This allows for ample time to plan, select all materials, design, edit and finalize for production.
When it comes to paper goods the first order of business is going to be throwing an engagement party and/or sending out dave the dates to notify your guests that you are engaged and have a wedding date set!
Here is a timeline that I recommend following to guide you for when to start planning with your stationery company and when to mail out each item.
Save the Date
Invitation
Day of Materials: Programs