The short answer: finish your design at least two weeks before your wedding day. That gives you comfortable breathing room for production, delivery, and the unexpected, without adding to the list of things you're juggling in the final days before the wedding.
Here's exactly why, and how it breaks down by country.
How long does production take?
Once you approve your design and place your order, allow around three working days for production before your newspapers are dispatched.
Delivery times by country
Delivery times vary depending on where you are in the world. Here's what to expect once your order has been dispatched:
| Country | Delivery after dispatch |
| United Kingdom | 1–7 days |
| United States | 2–8 days |
| Australia | 3–9 days |
| Canada | 2–9 days |
| New Zealand | 4–11 days |
| Singapore | 3–9 days |
| South Africa | 2–9 days |
| Ireland | 2–8 days |
| France | 2–8 days |
| Germany | 2–8 days |
| Italy | 2–8 days |
| Spain | 2–8 days |
| Netherlands | 2–8 days |
| Belgium | 2–8 days |
| Austria | 2–8 days |
| Portugal | 2–8 days |
| Greece | 2–8 days |
| Sweden | 2–8 days |
| Denmark | 2–8 days |
| Norway | 2–8 days |
| Switzerland | 2–8 days |
| Finland | 2–8 days |
| Luxembourg | 2–8 days |
| Malta | 2–8 days |
| Iceland | 3–7 days |
| Gibraltar | 2–8 days |
| Guernsey | 2–8 days |
| Jersey | 2–8 days |
Adding three working days for production, a UK couple ordering today could expect to receive their newspapers in as little as four days — but that's the best case. For peace of mind, plan for the upper end of the range.
What's the total time from order to delivery?
Add three working days for production to the delivery window for your country. For example:
- UK: 4–10 days total
- USA: 5–11 days total
- Australia: 6–12 days total
- New Zealand: 7–14 days total
These are typical ranges. From time to time, adverse weather, high postal volumes, or other unforeseen circumstances can affect delivery times, which is exactly why we recommend building in a buffer rather than cutting it close.
When should I actually finish my design?
We recommend finishing your design at least two weeks before your wedding day. With production and delivery accounted for, this gives you a comfortable buffer, and more importantly, it means you're not making last-minute edits when you have a hundred other things to organise in the days before the wedding.
Most couples find the newspaper is one of the more enjoyable things to put together, so it's worth giving it the time and headspace it deserves rather than rushing it at the end.
Is there a deadline for making changes?
You can continue editing your design right up until you place your order, nothing is sent to print until you approve it. So there's no pressure to lock everything down early, just to order early enough that delivery lands before the wedding day.
If you haven't started yet, you can open the editor and begin today, most couples complete their design in 3 or 4 of sittings.