Are you planning an engagement party and wondering when to send out the invitations? It’s important to send them at the right time to ensure guests can attend. You don’t want to mail them out too early, or guests may forget; you also don’t want to send them too late, or guests may already have plans. In this blog post, we’ll tell you the factors to consider when deciding the proper timing for sending engagement party invitations.
When is the Engagement Party Date?
Consider the date of the party. Is it during a busy time of year? For parties that take place in the summer months when vacations and weddings are busy, consider sending the invitations a bit earlier. As a rule of thumb, engagement party invitations should be sent four to six weeks before the celebration.
Guest Schedules
Consider sending engagement party invites a bit earlier if you’re planning to hold the party in the busy season of summertime, when holidays, vacations, and weddings are in their peak. This is also important to remember during the holidays with parties and celebrations being held at the same time. In either case, you may send them eight to ten weeks in advance, which will give yourself enough time to plan accordingly.
Allow Ample Time to Plan the Party
Give yourself enough time to prepare for the party, select and order your invitations, and allow guests time to RSVP to the celebration. Set the RSVP date two weeks before the date of the party so you will have an accurate headcount for your caterer. You’ll know how much food to order, how many drinks to have on-hand, and what kind of seating chart to plan.
Here are some engagement party invitations to consider for the celebration ahead. These are available at Minted.
It’s pretty straightforward, really: send out engagement party invitations four to six weeks before the party. If it is a busy time of year, i.e. summer or during the Christmas and New Years’ holidays, allow extra time and mail them out eight to ten weeks before the party. Set your RSVP date two weeks before the celebration so you know how much food and drinks to order.
I hope this helps as you plan your engagement party! If you have any other questions, let me know in the comments below. Follow the blog for the latest to your inbox and get engagement party planning advice, tips for your wedding, and more. (It’s FREE!)
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