When Should You Mail Your Wedding Invitations?

So...when should you mail out your wedding invitations? This is a significant portion of your wedding planning process.  If you mail your invitations out too early, your guests may put the envelope to the side with the intention of RSVPing closer to the date, and intentionally forget to reply altogether.  Oh dear!  On the other hand if you send it our too close to the wedding date, you may not be giving your guests a fair amount of time to make arrangements to attend.  

Therefore, wedding invitations should go out about eight weeks before the wedding.  This gives guests plenty of time to clear their calendars for the day.  If you plan to invite guests from out of town, this will allow them sufficient time to make their travel arrangements.  

Eight weeks notice will also give your guests time to put aside gift money for you. WINNING!!!  For your guests with small children, this gives them plenty of time to find a sitter.  

Here's a tip: Have your envelope labels done and stamps ready at least 2 weeks before your invitations are set to be mailed out.  This will help streamline the process so that you can get everything sent out on time.  Easier said than done, I know.  Don't be afraid to ask your bridesmaids for help!  More hands on deck will get the job done faster!

Typically, if you send the invitations out on time, you should ask for an RSVP date no later than 3 weeks before your BIG DAY.  Happy planning!  #behappy

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