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When to send party invites?

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Butterfly94 · 02/04/2023 09:59

So DD's having her first proper birthday party with kids from nursery etc. on 3rd June. When would you expect an invitation for this? I don't want to send them too soon so people forget, but I want to get it all planned now as I'm excited!

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Roundaboutabee · 02/04/2023 10:00

About 3-4 weeks before. We’ve just had a party invite for that weekend from nursery which has blown my mind a bit!

Isyesterdaytomorrowtoday · 02/04/2023 10:01

About 6 weeks before seems pretty standard here, definitely not less than 4 weeks

PotKettel · 02/04/2023 10:02

Yes I’ve had invites 2 months+ in advance - that’s crazy. You can’t ask people to commit so far ahead for a casual party for a little kid.

So just bottle your excitement and send out invites - maximum 6 weeks ahead, and set an RSVP date for no more than 3 weeks ahead, ideally just 2 weeks.

Clymene · 02/04/2023 10:03

Yes I'd do 3-4 weeks before. That's half term so kids with older siblings may be away. Better to know early if people can't make it so you can invite someone different

DelurkingAJ · 02/04/2023 10:03

6 weeks is normal around here. I sent ours out 4 weeks before and two children were already going to other parties (out of 15).

popandchoc · 02/04/2023 10:03

I would send them beginning of May.

thegrain · 02/04/2023 10:04

1st week may

Santasoorplooms · 02/04/2023 10:05

It’s 2 weeks beforehand where I am. Any more than that and everyone forgets or their plans change.

gogohmm · 02/04/2023 10:06

3-6 weeks ahead. Also I know its exciting but try to remember not everyone will prioritise a social engagement for children so young, basically expect lots of nos

Anoisagusaris · 02/04/2023 10:10

1-2 weeks is standard here.

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Butterfly94 · 02/04/2023 10:16

Thanks all, will hold off a little longer! I didn't realise it was half term, would the first weekend of half term be better or the last? I don't want everyone to be away!

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AelinAshriver · 02/04/2023 10:24

6 weeks is fab.

milkysmum · 02/04/2023 10:52

It's normal to send invites about 2 weeks before where we are. If I received one much earlier than that I would have no idea what I was doing or I would forget all about it by the time the date came round of I'm honest.

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