For out-of-town guests, the timeline is basically the same. Give them 2 to 3 months to plan how they’re going to travel and where they’ll be staying for your wedding. It might sound like a great idea to get your invites out early, but actually, this could backfire. Sending out wedding invitations way in advance could lead to your guests forgetting to RSVP (or even misplacing your invitation). The one time it is a good idea to send out invitations early is if you’re inviting any guests that live overseas. Send their invitations out around 6 to 8 months in advance so they have plenty of time to set up travel accommodations.
Keep in mind that destination weddings are typically smaller than in-town weddings, because not everyone can afford to travel or take time off of work.
Address your save-the-date cards to everyone in the household that you plan on inviting to the wedding.
Using snail mail to get RSVPs is becoming a thing of the past, but it’s still nice to include RSVP cards for your guests who may not be as tech-savvy. Ask your guests to RSVP at least 2 weeks before the wedding.
It’s considered a little tacky to put info about your gift registry on your wedding invitation. Instead, create a registry and include it in your wedding website so guests can buy you a gift online.
