How Far in Advance Do You Send Birthday Party Invitations?
It is a common query we come across here at Dotty About Paper - just how far in advance should you send out an invitation for a birthday party? So, let's get to the bottom of the issue. In this blog, we take a look at how you should judge when to send your birthday bash invites.
Kids parties
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Convention dictates that the send out times are a little different for a child's birthday party, as opposed to an adult's - and with good reason. In the case of a kids birthday party, it seems likely that your child will be inviting school friends to the occasion. That means it would typically be held on a weekday evening, at the weekend, or during the day in the school holidays. These standard times mean that children are likely to be free at the same time, and that organisation becomes easier. So for kids parties, aim to send invitations a fortnight to a month in advance.
Adult parties
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True to form, things tend to become a little more complicated when adults are involved! In these cases, it comes down to the location, and nature of the event. A small get together with friends at home or a local pub might only need invitations sent out a couple of weeks in advance. For larger birthday parties at a restaurant or rented venue, where it helps to know the headcount before booking, a little more leeway can be needed - aim to send four to six weeks before.
Foreign fiestas
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If you are having a destination birthday party - then the goalposts move again. A long weekend or a week to celebrate a milestone birthday, you have more factors to take into account. Your invitees may need to book transportation or arrange for some time off work. For these kinds of parties, send out invitations four months in advance.
So there are a few pointers on when to send out your birthday invitations. Remember to include an RSVP and clear information on the timings and venue.
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