1. Save the Dates (12–18 Months Before the Wedding) If you’re having a destination wedding or expect many guests to travel, sending out Save the Dates well in advance is wise. When to send: Around 12–18 months before. Format: A simple printed card, magnet, or even a digital design with a QR code. Why it matters: Gives guests time to book travel and accommodation. 2. Ordering Your Wedding Invitations (6–9 Months Before) Couples often underestimate how long it takes to design, approve, print, and deliver invitations. Design process: Custom invitations (foil, vellum, laser-cut, etc.) may take several weeks for proofing and production. Order window: 6–9 months before the wedding is ideal. Tip: If you’re planning multiple events (Nikah, Mehndi, Sangeet, Baraat, Walima, Reception), order everything together to save costs. 3. Sending Wedding Invitations (3–6 Months Before) The sweet spot in the UK is 3–6 months before the wedding. Local weddings:...

When planning your wedding stationery, most couples focus on the invitation design—fonts, colours, paper type, finishes—but often overlook a vital detail: the envelope. The envelope is the first thing your guests see. It sets the tone for your big day and offers a hint of the elegance, fun, or tradition inside. Whether you're planning a Pakistani Mehndi, a Sikh Anand Karaj, a Hindu wedding, or a classic English ceremony, choosing the right envelope ensures your invitation feels complete. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about wedding invitation envelopes—sizes, styles, finishes, personalisation options, and how to make a lasting first impression. 1. Choose the Right Size for Your Invitation Before choosing an envelope, you need to know the size of your wedding invitation. At ShadiCards.com, our most popular invitation sizes include: A5 (148mm x 210mm) – Common for formal and cultural invitations A6 (105mm x...

In 2025, couples planning their weddings are looking for invitation designs that are not only beautiful but make a lasting first impression. With weddings becoming more personalised, stylised, and experience-driven, the finishes used on your invitation cards now play a vital role in setting the tone. At ShadiCards.com, we've seen a huge demand for foil-stamped, vellum overlay, and laser-cut invitation styles — especially among Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Indian, Pakistani, and English couples in the UK. Here’s a deep dive into why these three finishes are trending and how each can elevate your wedding stationery in 2025: ✨ 1. Foil Stamping: The Ultimate Touch of Luxury What is Foil Stamping?Foil stamping is a printing process that uses heat and metallic foil to create a shiny, reflective design on your invitation. Why It’s Popular: Instantly adds an opulent, regal touch to any design Works beautifully with traditional elements like Bismillah, Om, or...

In today’s world of WhatsApp invites, online RSVPs, and digital wedding websites, many couples ask: “Do we still need printed wedding invitations?” The answer is a resounding yes. While digital communication is fast and convenient, printed wedding invitations continue to offer something that technology simply can’t replicate: elegance, tradition, and a tangible emotional connection. At ShadiCards.com, we’ve seen thousands of couples choose physical invitations not just out of tradition, but because they want their wedding to feel meaningful from the very first moment. In this blog post, we’ll explore why printed wedding invitations still matter — even in our digital-first world. 🕊️ 1. A Tangible Keepsake That Lasts A printed invitation is something you can hold, save, and cherish. Unlike a text or email that gets buried in your inbox or deleted after the event, a printed wedding card becomes a memory in itself. Many guests keep them as souvenirs,...