First of all, congratulations on your upcoming wedding. Getting ready to send out your wedding invitations means you are finally in the home stretch of your wedding planning – way to go! Unless you are in the event organizing business, knowing the perfect time to send out wedding invitations may feel like an uphill task.
Most decisions regarding your wedding are up to you—there are no guidelines on what flowers to choose or how many guests to invite. However, few planning tasks have set rules, including when to send out wedding invitations. East Wind Long Island to help in figuring out when to send out your wedding invitations and how to make sending them as hassle-free as possible.
TYPICAL TIMELINE FOR SENDING WEDDING INVITATIONS
Knowing when to send your wedding invitations is more important than you think. Most people make plans weeks or months in advance, so receiving the invitation at the right time is essential to secure the date. If you give short notice, you risk not giving your friends and family sufficient time to take leave from work or make travel arrangements. Equally paramount is giving them sufficient time to RSVP.
Most wedding planners recommend mailing out your invitations six to eight weeks before your wedding date if you have already sent Save the Dates. That said, you can send the invitations a little earlier, especially for destination weddings or weddings held during busy holidays such as Christmas. If you have not sent Save the Dates, the best time to send wedding invitations is four to six months prior to your wedding.
WHAT TO CONSIDER BEFORE YOU SEND YOUR INVITATIONS
You must make a great first impression to have a memorable wedding. Designing your wedding invitations will be your first chance to make a lasting impression. Here is what to consider before you send your invitations:
- Whether or not you have a “Save the Date.” You should send Save the Dates before the wedding invitations to let your guests know the date and location of your wedding.
- Include all the important details. Double-check to confirm you have included all the essential information, such as timing, location, and venue. Print a location map on the back of the card to make it easy for guests to arrive on time.
- Keep the RSVP list short. Only include the names and phone numbers of individuals who will guide your guests on the material day.
- Add a personal touch to your card, such as a customized message or images taken with your fiance to make it stand out.
- If you must have a dress code, include the details at the bottom of your card.
- Include a return address so you can contact your guests in person to obtain an alternative address if the invitation doesn’t arrive.
RSVP TIMELINE AND DEADLINE CONSIDERATIONS
You can have your guests RSVP via your wedding website or include an RSVP card as part of your wedding invitation suite. Indicate an RSVP deadline so your guests know when to confirm their attendance. According to RSVP etiquette, the perfect timeline is one month before the wedding.
There is a good reason behind this deadline: You and your significant other need to know the exact guest count to make your seating chart. Moreover, external vendors such as event planners and caterers must know the final count to make food and transport arrangements. If a close friend or family member doesn’t RSVP, call them or text them for additional clarification.
SAVE THE DATE WITH US
Designing and sending your wedding invitations to your friends and loved ones is an essential yet exciting part of the wedding planning process. Using the recommendations above and adding a personal touch will leave you with magnificent wedding invitations that will make your guests as thrilled as you are for the big day.
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