How early is too early to send save-the-dates?

Six to seven months
Six to seven months before the wedding is a good time to send Save the Dates. For destination weddings, you can send them up to nine months ahead, although I wouldn’t recommend any earlier.

When should save-the-dates come out?

The basic rule of thumb is to send save the dates 6 months before the wedding. For a destination wedding, it is customary to mail save the dates 8 to 12 months in advance. For a local affair, send save the dates 4 months in advance.

Is 6 months too late to send save-the-dates?

Sending them too Late

As a general rule, it’s best to send Save the Dates 8 to 12 months prior to your wedding (send them earlier for a destination or holiday weekend). Given enough notice, you may be surprised by the distance that family and friends will come from to be able to attend!

Is 9 months too early to send save-the-dates?

Many couples want to know when to send save the dates. Avoid sending them out way too far in advance or so late people cannot block off their calendars. Save the date etiquette recommends mailing them six to eight months before the wedding.

Is 2 years too early to send save-the-dates?

You should send Save the Dates to guests between one year and six months before your wedding. That should be enough time for guests to save, so they can afford to go – and plan annual leave from their jobs, if they’ll need to travel or your wedding is on the same time they are working.

Do you send save-the-dates to B list?

Do not mail save-the-date cards to guests on your B-list: Once they receive a save the date, you’re obligated to send them a wedding invitation.

What is the timeline for sending out wedding invitations?

six to eight weeks
Traditionally, invitations go out six to eight weeks before the wedding. That timeline gives guests plenty of leeway to clear their schedules and make travel arrangements if they don’t live in town. If it’s a destination wedding, give guests more time and send them out three months ahead of the wedding.

Is 12 months too early to send save-the-dates?

Save the dates should be sent four to six months before a local wedding, and eight to twelve months before a destination wedding. These timelines will give your guests ample time to make arrangements, but not so much time that it’s too far away for them to keep track of.

Is Save the date only for weddings?

Save the Dates are not only used for weddings, but often other events, such as anniversaries, birthdays, bar mitzvahs (and bat mitzvahs), family reunions, and more.

Can you send out wedding invitations 4 months in advance?

It’s OK to send your save the date cards out 6 -12 months before. However, if you send your invites as much as 4-6 months early, you risk them getting lost or your guests actually forgetting the date as it’s so far off in the future.

Do you send save-the-date cards to evening guests?

Save the dates are usually sent only to your day guests. This is to save any awkward situations from arising by ensuring your evening guests don’t assume they’re invited to the whole wedding day.

What is the difference between save-the-date and wedding invitations?

The biggest difference between save-the-date cards and wedding invitations is that the first is meant to put guests on notice, while the second acts as a formal invitation to the event. For that reason, save-the-dates are sent first — often months or even a year before the wedding date.

Is 3 months too early to send wedding invitations?

When To Send Wedding Invites

The general rule of thumb is to send invitations 8 to 12 weeks before the date (2 to 3 months out). You can set a date on the card for guests to RSVP by so that you can get a headcount, but prepare for some guests to fail to meet that deadline.

Is 4 months too late for Save the date?

sending out your save the dates too late

If you are planning a holiday weekend wedding, then 6-8 months in advance is enough notice. For a wedding, where most of your guests are local and you only have a few out of town guests then we recommend the traditional 4 months prior to the wedding.

Is 8 months too early to send wedding invites?

As a general rule I advise my couples to send wedding invitations out around 4 to 6 months before the big day. As little as 3 months before and as early as 12 is also perfectly normal.

Is it rude to send wedding invitations early?

Sending them too early or too late can likewise be impolite, so here are basic wedding invite timeline rules: Save the date cards can be sent out as early as a year from your wedding date. Invitations should be sent to your guests six to eight weeks in advance of your wedding.

How much time do you give guests to RSVP to a wedding?

Assuming you’ve sent your invitations out in time (at least six to eight weeks before your wedding), then give your guests four or five weeks to RSVP. This is plenty of time for people to figure out if they want/are able to attend your wedding, as well as figure out any necessary travel arrangements.

How far in advance should you send out destination wedding invitations?

As with your save the dates, invitations to a destination wedding should be sent further in advance than you would for a local ceremony. Three to four months is a good amount of time to give your guests the information they need to prepare for their travel and accommodation.

What does the M mean on RSVP?

The “M” Is A Prompt.

This is the line where guests will write their names, the M begins the title. Mr. Mrs. Ms. and they proceed writing their names on the line after the M.

What percentage of people invited come to the wedding?

80 to 85 percent
What percentage of invited guests attend a wedding? The general rule of thumb is to anticipate 80 to 85 percent of invited guests to RSVP “yes” to the wedding. This average fluctuates significantly for destination weddings.

What is considered a large wedding?

These numbers may vary a little depending on who you’re speaking with, but a small wedding typically includes 50 people or under, a medium wedding has a guest list of anywhere from 50-150 guests, and a large wedding has over 150 attendees.

Do you put stamps on RSVP cards?

Not Putting a Stamp on the RSVP Envelope

If you want your guests to mail back an RSVP card, make sure the envelope is pre-addressed and includes a stamp. Does this mean you’ll have to buy a whole bunch of extra stamps? Yes. But asking your guests to pay to reply (even if it’s just a single stamp) is an etiquette no-no.