Congratulations on your engagement!

Right now, you’re probably mulling over pinterest getting theme ideas, looking at dresses, and putting together your vision for your special day. And when all of those details are carefully chosen, it’s time to start planning your guest list.

So many variables to consider. Who should come to the wedding? Should I invite my boss? Is his uncle ned coming from Arkansas? And of course, when to send wedding invitations.

If you’re planning your wedding, chances are, you’re about a year out from the big day. And there’s a whole lot that happens between now and then. But when it comes to wedding invitations, especially with COVID lingering in the background, it’s all about timing.

Sending out your invitations a year out is just too far away. A lot can happen in a year. People move, change jobs, life happens. Most wedding professionals recommend that you send out wedding invitations between 6-8 weeks out.

This gives you the ability to really think about your guest list and really make sure that everyone you want to attend is a part of the special day. 6-8 weeks should really give your guests ample time to make plans to attend and in the end, can give your caterer a better picture of what the menu looks like.

Remember, there’s always a 20% chance all of the guests might not be able to attend. So if you invite 100 guests, it is likely that only 80 will be able to attend. So if you over inflate your guest lists by about 20%, you’ll be more likely to have the number you’re shooting for.