A1.The invitations
should really be sent 2-3 months in advance, especially if you
need to give final numbers to the venue for catering.
You will need to allow a week or so to chase people who don't
RSVP on time. Also, for weddings in high summer, it's better
to give people a little more notice in case of holidays etc.
Traditionally, invitations are sent around 6 weeks before the
date but with people getting busier
and busier, advance warning is often better.
(Answered
by Tamryn Kirby)
A2. I would
normally recommend 8 weeks before but obviously any sooner is
a bonus so final numbers can be submitted to the venue early.
(Answered
by Bernadette Chapman)
A3.
Invitations can go out 8 -10 weeks before the wedding, but keep
in mind if any of the guests are from abroad or traveling a
distance you might consider giving them more notice, to allow
plenty of time for them to get organised to be there.
(Answered
by Allison Safadi)
A4. I would
suggest that they are sent as soon as possible. To get as many
guests attending as possible, you should give them as much notice
as possible. You may want to provide a date to RSVP by, to help
get responses back within a reasonable timeframe; as you will
need to be able to tell your caterers final numbers perhaps
a week
before, and final numbers may also influence the layout of the
reception, table plans, etc... which you don't want to leave
to the last minute!
(Answered
by Emma Pirie)
