How Many Extra Invitations Should I Order?

One of the most common questions couples (and party hosts) ask is: “How many extra invitations should I order?” It’s an important detail that can save you stress and keep your event planning on track.

Rule of Thumb

The general rule is to order 10–15% more invitations than your actual guest list. For example, if you’re inviting 100 guests, aim for at least 110–120 invitations.

Why Extras Matter

Extra invitations are essential because:

• Mistakes happen when addressing envelopes

• You may remember last-minute guests you forgot to include

• Invitations can get lost in the mail

• You’ll want a few keepsakes for your album or scrapbook

Examples

• Wedding of 150 guests: Order about 160–170 invitations. Browse our printed wedding invitations for ideas

• Small dinner party of 30 guests: Order 40 invitations

Bonus Tip

Always set aside one or two pristine copies for your photographer to style with your wedding details, or for your own memory box.

Always order a few extra invitations — you’ll be glad to have keepsakes like this one for your photo album or scrapbook. Shop this invitation here.

Ordering a few extra invitations is a simple step that prevents last-minute stress and ensures you’ll always have enough. And if you ever happen to run out, reordering from us is quick and easy — just write “same as before” in the personalization box and we’ll take care of the rest. We keep your design on file, so you won’t have to re-enter all your details again.

Explore our wedding invitations — we’ll guide you every step of the way to make sure you order the right amount.