When and how to send wedding invitations

Wedding planning is not a simple process. You will soon discover that there are many important details that you need to take into account. One of them is invitations. Choosing the template and text is relatively simple. More complicated is deciding when and how to send them to the guests. I have prepared some tips that will help you ensure that all the people you want on your big day receive invitations and can confirm their presence promptly.

How long before the wedding should you send out invitations

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It is usually advisable that wedding invitations are sent approximately 2-3 months before the event, and this is for several reasons:

• First of all, up to this point, the wedding planning process should reach the stage where you can provide your guests with all the information they need. It is not possible to send invitations immediately after choosing the wedding date. First you need to book the venue where the party will take place and the church where the religious ceremony will take place and establish the times at which the two events will take place. If you don’t know these details you can’t even order the invitations, so you shouldn’t send them.
• Secondly, you will need to make sure that your guests have enough time to rearrange their schedule. If you find yourself in the position of host, you will surely know that it is not always easy to be able to participate. Besides the fact that perhaps you had other commitments for that day, you still have to prepare your outfit, possibly buy gifts for weddings, things that are not always easy to do when you have a busy schedule. If you only send out invitations 2-3 weeks before the wedding, you will have the unpleasant surprise of finding that many people simply cannot attend.
• Third, if you send them too early, some guests may forget about the event entirely. Let’s face it, no matter how important the wedding is to you, that doesn’t necessarily apply to all the people whose names are on the guest list. So it’s not hard to imagine that they forgot about an invitation they received 6 months ago.
• Fourth, you need to make sure they have enough time to confirm their presence and to determine the final guest list, of which you will need to know how many menus you need to order. The deadline for confirmation should be at least 30 days before the wedding. This way you will have time to contact those who have not responded in one way or another to the invitation.

When invitations are sent first

There are also situations where invitations should be sent even earlier, such as when the intended people live in more distant locations or even in other countries. In this case, they will need more time to make the necessary arrangements for transportation and accommodation.

It’s also a good idea to send out invitations early if the wedding is taking place in July or August. Not only do many people choose to go on holiday during this period, but there is also one where many events are organised, including weddings and baptisms.

How to send invitations

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If you found out when wedding invitations are sent, the next question that pops up is how you’re going to do it. There are several options:

● Personal

If you have the possibility, it would be a good idea to deliver the invitations not only to the people closest to you, but also to other guests of the resort, especially if they are elderly. They will definitely appreciate the invitation directly from you or your future husband. You can possibly ask your parents for help, especially if you have many guests.

● by post or courier

If you have guests from other cities or countries, you will not be able to deliver their personal invitations. In this case you can send them by post or courier. It also takes into account the time it takes to reach your destination when you send them.

● by email or telephone

If the guest list also includes people who live in other countries, it is more practical to use technology to send the invitation. Even if they receive it later in physical format, it is a good idea to contact them first and announce when the happy event will take place and that they are invited too.

If you have decided when and how to send the wedding invitations, all you have to do is make sure to order them. Choose one of over 1000 wedding invitation templates available on indigo.com.ro, tell us which text you prefer and we will make sure you receive them in time so you can send them to your guests whenever you want. More details on how to order can be found here. We also offer you a wide range of wedding accessories, envelopes, testimonials, guest lists and more. You just have to decide which of these you want.

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