You’ve booked the venue, chosen your colors, and started thinking about the little details. So when should you order your custom napkins, matchboxes, cups, and other wedding extras?
Our recommendation: aim to order about 2–3 months before your event, once your main design decisions are in place.
Start with Your Colors, Fonts & Invitations
Your custom products don’t need to match every detail of your invitations, but having that direction established makes designing them much easier.
Before ordering, it helps to have your wedding palette, fonts or monogram, and overall style figured out. Your invitation suite is a great reference for bringing those elements into the pieces guests will use throughout the celebration.
You don’t need every reception detail finalized, just enough direction to create something that feels cohesive.
Give Yourself Time for Proofing
Custom products involve a few steps before printing. We’ll prepare your design proof, you’ll review it, and we’ll work through any adjustments before you give final approval.
Ordering ahead gives you time to consider the design and carefully check the wording, spelling, dates, and placement without feeling rushed.
If you’re ordering several coordinating products, that extra breathing room is especially helpful.
Allow Room for Production & Shipping
Our typical order-to-delivery window is approximately 14–21 days, but timing can vary by product, design, proof approval, and production availability. Always check the current estimate for the items you’re ordering.
That window is helpful for planning, but we recommend giving yourself more time. Ordering 2–3 months ahead leaves room for revisions, shipping delays, and one less task during the busy weeks before your wedding.
Getting Married Sooner?
If your event is coming up within the next few weeks, reach out before placing your order. Share your event date, the products you’re considering, and your delivery ZIP code so we can check what’s possible.
Rush availability depends on the product and production schedule, and additional fees may apply.
One Less Thing on Your List
Once your colors and design direction are set, there’s no need to save your custom details for the last minute. Order them, approve your proofs, and enjoy checking something off your list.
Explore BrodieBee’s custom napkins, matchboxes, cups, and more! Contact us at studio@brodiebee.com if you need help planning your order.