Lately it seems everyone around me is getting engaged and, true to form, all of the weddings seem to be within the same 2-month period. Normally, this would be a really exciting time for me–I’d get to see all of my closest friends and family while celebrating at a great event. However, living in California, I am anywhere from 500 to 3000 miles away from most of the weddings I have to attend. This can pose quite a problem with plane fares being what they are, not to mention time off from work! Throw in some showers, bachelorette parties and even some engagement parties, and I have quite the schedule to work out!
That’s why it’s important for every bride-to-be (and their families and friends!) to make sure they get the word out about their various events with time to spare. Of course, they want all of the people closest to them to be present at their event. But, depending on the date and number of out of town guests, that can be quite a challenge.
The general rule that most people should follow is to get party invitations out at least three weeks in advance, with a month being even better. As far as wedding invitations go, anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks is best. If you follow these rules, you’ll give all of your out of town guests time to schedule and save on flights, take vacation time and truly get excited about your event. If your event falls on or near a holiday, it’s best to give them as much notice as you can.
And don’t forget–Wedding Paper Divas has some great Save-the-Date cards that will let your guests start planning well before the big day. These can be sent out anywhere from 4 to 9 months in advance, so you can assure that everyone will be available to celebrate!
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