So I still have awhile before my daughters birthday party but i was wondering when is a good time to give them out? This is her 1st year in school and we are having a fire truck show up to the house. I got a deal with unlimited kids allowed so I am geting my $$ worth (so to speak). I want to invite all the preschool kids in her class along with some friends and their children. Her party is in Nov so do I give them out a month before or wait a til a couple of weeks before? I know I have plenty of time but I am kind of an obssevive planner..hehe, thanks ladies :)
I agree about the save the date and then the actual invite.. I also suggest you use "evites".. So many people do not like to RSVP except by a quick reply on the computer..
I would send out a save the date or email about a month before with all the general info, and then the actual invites 2 weeks later.
When I had my son's party I mailed out my invites 2 weeks before the party. I think that a month in advance is too early..
One month prior. At minimum. 2-weeks prior is definitely too last minute.
That is what I do.
Parents/families are busy.
Some friends I know are booked MONTHS ahead for their own things. So with them, I even give them a head's up, even more than 1 month ahead of time.
I also, put in the invite, an e-mail address they can RSVP to.
And a phone number.
No save the date and 2 weeks prior. I got a few invites last year that were sent out a month early and you forget. Unless you know of other kids having parties the same time or it's near Thanksgiving, 2 weeks should be ample. Have fun, who doesn't love a fire truck??!!
Definitely send a save the date now and send the formal invitation 1 month prior =) Have a Great Party!
I would say 2 - 3 weeks. A month is too far off and people forget to rsvp. As it is, it seems people aren't good about RSVPing. Have fun!
I would definitely do 3 weeks... one month beforehand is too soon, and 2 weeks is too late! Sounds like that would be a good compromise between the other answers you received.
3-4 weeks before, NO save the date.
2 weeks before the party, but unless you are close to many of the people in her class don't expect all of them to show, more like half or less, just be prepared
I would not do a "save the date"---since this is not a formal affair--just do 3 weeks ahead of time---that's the norm. Have fun!
I am with you. I would say about 3-4 weeks before the party is good. If it is over Thanksgiving weekend you may want to do it earlier rather than later.
