{The Real Reason for the Invitation}
It’s more than just an invitation. It’s a critical planning tool for both you AND your guests. First, it gives guests the date, time and location of the wedding. It helps them know to dress formal or informal, depending on the location and time. It helps you know how many people are coming.
Because it’s so crucial for the planning, you need to send out the invitations at least 8 to 12 weeks before the wedding. You can do less, if planning is tight. Yet if at all possible, send out a save-the-date notice 16 to 20 weeks in advance, especially if many guests will need to make extensive travel plans that require air travel and extra days off work. Remember, the more time you can give your guests, the more likely they will be able to come. Plus, that extra time gives you opportunity to follow up on unsent RSVPs and provide the final headcount (which most vendors require) several weeks prior to the wedding.
Because it’s so crucial for the planning, you need to send out the invitations at least 8 to 12 weeks before the wedding. You can do less, if planning is tight. Yet if at all possible, send out a save-the-date notice 16 to 20 weeks in advance, especially if many guests will need to make extensive travel plans that require air travel and extra days off work. Remember, the more time you can give your guests, the more likely they will be able to come. Plus, that extra time gives you opportunity to follow up on unsent RSVPs and provide the final headcount (which most vendors require) several weeks prior to the wedding.
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