Last updated: June 22, 2026
Quick answerA wedding party shirt checklist covering bridesmaid getting-ready tees, groomsmen polos, and welcome bag shirts should be started at least 10 weeks before the wedding date, with all pieces bundled into a single order to keep per-shirt costs between $11 and $48 depending on decoration method. Eagle Ridge Apparel in Meridian, ID prints and embroiders every category on this list, with no minimums on small bridal party runs and same-day rush available when the June timeline gets tight.
Most wedding apparel orders I see come in as one panicked email about three weeks out: "We need bridesmaid shirts, groomsmen polos, welcome bag tees, AND rehearsal dinner shirts — the wedding is June 14th." We can usually make it work (we've done 24-hour rush more than once for exactly this situation), but the couples who plan it right start around 10 weeks out and bundle everything into one order. That's when pricing gets better, timelines stop being scary, and you're not chasing down six different vendors the week before your wedding.
Bridesmaid Getting-Ready Tees
These are the shirts worn morning-of during hair and makeup — the ones that show up in every "before" photo on the photographer's Instagram. Most designs are some version of "Bride Tribe" or "[Name]'s Squad" with each bridesmaid's name on the back. DTF printing works well here because you're usually dealing with small quantities.
- Typical order size: Bride + 4–8 bridesmaids (5–9 pieces total)
- Cost: $16–$24 per shirt with DTF printing
- When to order: 6 weeks before the wedding
You'll want to lock in sizes early. Bridesmaid shirt sizes are the one thing that changes at the last minute every single time.
Groomsmen Morning-Of Apparel
Embroidered polos are the go-to here. We stitch each guy's role on the chest — Best Man, Father of the Groom, Brother of the Groom — and the groom gets his own. Clean, readable, photograph well. Embroidery takes a little longer than print, so this group needs more lead time than the others.
- Typical order size: Groom + 4–8 groomsmen (5–9 pieces)
- Cost: $32–$48 per embroidered polo
- When to order: 6–8 weeks out (embroidery adds production time)
Welcome Bag Tees for Out-of-Town Guests
If you've got family flying in from out of state, a branded tee in the hotel welcome bag is a genuinely nice touch. We've printed these for weddings at Boise hotels where half the guest list came in from Portland or Salt Lake. The design is usually simple: couple's last names, wedding date, city. Screen print at 30+ pieces keeps the per-shirt cost down considerably.
- Typical order size: 20–60 pieces (one per welcome bag)
- Cost: $11–$16 per shirt at 30+ pieces with screen print
- When to order: 5 weeks before the wedding
This is the group most couples forget until too late. Budget for it early.
We print everything in-house in Meridian, ID — no minimums, free digitizing on the first run. If you want to get a quote on one or all of these groups, reach out and we'll map out the timeline with you.
Rehearsal Dinner Matching Set
Coordinated tees for the wedding party and immediate family at the rehearsal dinner. The design is usually the couple's last names plus "Rehearsal Dinner — [Date]" and sometimes a custom wedding hashtag. Honestly, these are some of my favorite orders because the photos always turn out great — 30 people in matching shirts at a restaurant patio is a good look.
- Typical order size: 20–40 pieces
- Cost: $13–$18 per shirt at 20+ pieces
- When to order: 5 weeks before the wedding
Mother of the Bride and Groom Premium Pieces
Embroidered polos or robes for moms and grandmothers — usually gifted at the bridal shower or rehearsal dinner. These are small-quantity, high-detail orders and they mean a lot to the people receiving them. We embroider "Mother of the Bride," "Mother of the Groom," or "Grandmother of the Bride" on the chest. Four to eight pieces is typical, split across both families.
- Cost: $35–$55 per embroidered piece
- When to order: 6 weeks before the wedding
Extended Family Photo Tees
Some couples do a coordinated tee for the big extended-family photo session at the venue — either worn under formal attire for a quick swap, or as a casual reception option. Simple design: couple's last name, wedding date, small graphic in the center. The order size varies a lot depending on how big the family is.
- Typical order size: 15–40 pieces
- Cost: $13–$18 per shirt at 20+ pieces
- When to order: 5 weeks before the wedding
Why One Order Beats Six Separate Vendors
Bundling all these groups into a single order with us means one mockup approval window, one production run, and one delivery. We'll break out each group's design separately, but the production happens together. That matters because your total piece count across all groups will almost always hit volume pricing tiers you wouldn't hit ordering group by group.
It also cuts the coordination risk significantly. When you've got six vendors involved two weeks before a wedding, something always shows up late. We've had couples come to us after exactly that scenario. Better to prevent it.
Master Timeline
- 10 weeks before: Finalize which groups you need and approximate sizes
- 8 weeks before: Submit your order and receive initial mockups
- 7 weeks before: Mockup approval, round one
- 6 weeks before: Final mockup approval
- 5 weeks before: Production starts
- 3 weeks before: Shirts delivered to you
Rush is available if you're inside that window. We've turned full wedding bundles in 24 hours before. We'd rather you didn't need that, but we can do it.
Related
Planning a wedding and need help mapping out apparel across multiple groups? Send us the wedding date and the size of each group. We'll work backwards from there. Reach out or get a free quote online.
Frequently asked
How much do bridesmaid getting-ready shirts cost per person?
DTF-printed bridesmaid tees run $16–$24 per shirt for a typical order of 5–9 pieces, with no minimum quantity required. Locking in sizes at least 6 weeks out keeps the order on schedule.
Can I order groomsmen polos and bridesmaid tees together?
Bundling all wedding party apparel into one order at 10 weeks out typically improves pricing and eliminates the last-minute vendor scramble. Eagle Ridge handles both DTF-printed tees and embroidered polos in a single order from Meridian, ID.
How early should I order welcome bag tees for out-of-town guests?
Welcome bag tees in quantities of 30 or more should be ordered at least 6 weeks before the wedding, allowing time for screen printing production and hotel bag assembly. Smaller quantities can be done via DTF with a shorter lead time.
How We Make This Stuff
Everything covered in this post is produced in our Meridian, Idaho shop at 2700 E Lanark St. Eagle Ridge Apparel is a family-run print shop serving the Treasure Valley since 2019 — we embroider, screen print, DTF, sublimate, laser-cut leather patches, laser-engrave drinkware, and UV-print promotional goods on equipment we operate ourselves. No outsourced decoration, no overseas fulfillment, no third-party middlemen.
Most custom apparel orders ship in 7–10 business days from approved mockup. Rush production in 3–5 business days is available on most decoration methods; embroidered hats are the tightest constraint. We hold no minimums on any decoration type — order one piece or one thousand — though pricing scales aggressively over 50, 100, and 250-piece tiers. Free digital mockups before production starts. We don't begin a run until you sign off on what it'll look like.
Two ways to order: design it yourself online in our designer tool (any quantity, any decoration method), or request a custom quote and we'll send back pricing within one business day. Talk to a real person — email info@eagleridgeapparel.com or send us a message, and most inquiries get a response within two hours during the business day.
