I paid for expedited shipping to ensure delivery by Thursday, January 9th. However, the package did not arrive until the following Monday, January 13th, which was a rainy day. Unfortunately, some items were wet, and we had to dry them off. If we pay a premium (nearly the cost of the merchandise itself) for faster shipping, we should receive the package on the promised date. If that timeline is not met, the extra shipping cost should be refunded, as the service we paid for was not delivered as expected. That said, the invitations themselves met our expectations.