When Is The Right Time To Send Out Wedding Invitations

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You have done all the shopping. You have chosen just the right wedding invitation to reflect the mood and ambiance of your wedding day. Your invitations have arrived looking crisp and elegant and you are ready to send them out. When is it time to do this? Can you send out invitations too early or too late?

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A Conventional Wedding

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Typically, the bride mails the invitation out to the guests at least six weeks before the day of the wedding. This gives all the guests time to respond and the bride and her bridal helpers to figure out the number of guests who will attend as well as allow them to make the seating arrangements for the reception. If you are going to send invitations to friends who live internationally, it is a good idea to send their invitations at least eight weeks before the event. Those who live out of state should be mailed their invitations at least a week before the others. The date for when they will need to RSVP should be at least three weeks before the day of the wedding. This allows those who are known to procrastinate, a little leeway and won't mess up your reception plans. Wedding invitations should be sent together as friends and relatives are sure to call each other to ask if others have received it.

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A Destination Wedding

If you are planning a destination wedding and want as many people possible to attend, you might want to send out save the date cards at least three months in advance before you send out your wedding invitations. This allows the invited guests to make all the necessary arrangements to join you when you say your vows in the location you have chosen.

The same holds true for those who are having their wedding around a major holiday. Sending out save the date cards when you will be married during a time when families make plans well in advance will ensure that many guests will be able to attend.

If you want to eliminate the expense of purchasing save the date cards, you may want to informally announce to guests that you want to be there, when you plan to have your wedding so that those who want to attend can make any necessary arrangements in order to share your special day with the two of you.

When Is The Right Time To Send Out Wedding Invitations

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