Why Ordering Your Wedding Invitations Early Will Save You Money, Time, and Stress

Real Talk from a Recent Bride’s Experience

Let’s face it—wedding planning is no joke. It’s exciting, but it can also be overwhelming, lalo na kapag sabay-sabay na ang kailangan ayusin. One of the most common things brides tend to delay? Yup—their wedding invitations.

Let me share a little story with you.

Last May, I had a lovely first conversation with a bride-to-be. We discussed her dream wedding invites, from the design to the process. Everything was smooth. I even walked her through the timeline and why it’s important to finalize early, especially for custom designs.

Pero alam mo na—life happens. Schedules get hectic. So, we didn’t hear from her again until August.

When she messaged me again, I was happy to help. Pero I had to be honest: 1 month nalang before the wedding, and given our creation process, her order would now be considered a rush job—and yes, may corresponding rush fee.

She understood naman and still went ahead with her order. But she also said something that stuck with me:

“Sayang, sana napaaga ko pala. I didn’t realize it could cost me more.”

And that’s the lesson right there.

💡 Planning early saves you from unnecessary gastos, panic, and stress.

Custom wedding invitations aren’t something you want to rush. They're not just paper—they’re part of your story, your big day, your first impression to your guests.

💌 At Sheng Uy, here’s what we recommend:

We encourage couples to finalize their order at least 6 months before the wedding date. This gives us enough time to create your dream invites and allows you to distribute them ideally 1 month before the big day.

And don’t worry if you’re still ironing out some wedding details—we’re flexible. We can adjust! Our process includes regular production timeline updates so you’re always in the loop.

So if you’re reading this and your wedding is still a few months away, take this as your sign: start early. Trust me, your future self will thank you.

And don’t worry—I'm here to guide you every step of the way.

Ready to plan your dream invites?

Send me a message or visit ShengUy.com 💌Your Wedding, Your Style.