When should I send invitations?
Guests need more notice for weddings, holidays, and travel. A local dinner can move faster.
Use the calculator
Calculate when to send party invitations based on the occasion, event date, and guest travel.
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How the estimate works
The suggested notice ranges from three weeks for a local casual event to twelve weeks for a wedding, with two extra weeks when several guests need to travel.
Use the result as a planning estimate and change it for your guests, menu, room, and local requirements.
Use the real headcount
Create the invitation and collect household replies before making the final plan.