How Early Should I Send Birthday Invitations?
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Minimum Mailing Time
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The acceptable mailing time for invitations to a non-formal birthday party is three weeks prior to the event date. Three weeks allows one week for invitation delivery, one week for RSVPs and one week for final party preparations. For a formal celebration a minimum of six weeks prior is suggested.
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Maximum Mailing Time
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If invitations are being mailed from a print house or other outside source, or if guests are coming from out of town, it is acceptable to send birthday invitations up to five weeks prior to the party. A maximum of eight weeks is recommended for a formal gathering.
Bottom Line
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It is acceptable to send invitations for a non-formal birthday party anywhere from three to five weeks prior to the date of the event. When deciding the appropriate timeline for an event consider the travel needs of guests and time required to coordinate final party details.
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