When to Send Wedding Invitations

The etiquette of wedding planning is often tricky. When it comes to invitations, it can be a huge challenge. Here are some of our top tips for inviting people to your Hawaii wedding.

If all of your guests live nearby, send your invitations no earlier than 8 weeks before your wedding date. This helps keep guests from double booking.

If you are planning a destination wedding or many of your guests will be travelling, send your invitation between 8 and 10 weeks before your wedding. This gives guests a bit of extra time to plan their travel.

A save the date doesn’t have a set time to be sent, but should only be sent when you have a date firmly in place. This is usually after you have booked your venue and some of your vendors.

Your RSVP deadline should be approximately 4 weeks before your Hawaii wedding. This is generally determined by when your vendors, such as caterers, need a final count.

When you send out your invitations, it is a formal way of asking people to be a part of your big day. If you would like help planning your Hawaii wedding, give us a call!

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Why You Should Find Accommodation Near Your Venue

You have worked hard to plan the perfect Hawaii wedding, but have you put the same effort into finding accommodation near your venue? If you and your guests aren’t all staying at your wedding venue, it is crucial that you find places that are very near.

If you’re planning a wedding in Hawaii from afar, it is easy to underestimate distances. When you work with a Hawaii wedding planner, you can get local insight into how long it will really take to get from one place to another. This is very important if your ceremony and reception are in different locations, and if your guests will be staying somewhere else.

Your destination wedding in Hawaii is an excellent choice, and you and your guests will love taking advantage of all the places to sightsee, but you don’t want accidental sightseeing on your wedding day.
Picking a location to stay that is nearby will save time and frustration for you and your guests.

It is also good to give your guests information on a variety of accommodation so they can choose something to fit their budget. They may prefer staying some place very luxurious, or they might want to save money on their hotel so they can spend it on enjoying all Hawaii has to offer.

The best way to ensure that you are staying near your ceremony and reception is to work with a local Hawaii wedding planner. To find out more about what a wedding planner can do to help with your destination wedding, give us a call today!

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