Wedding Near a Holiday advice/discussion

I’ve been wondering this myself, as we are getting married Columbus Day weekend. I read an article that said to send STDs 6 months in advance but if you’re getting married on a holiday weekend, then to send 8 months in advance. I think we are going to split the difference and send them 7 months out.

Hey Jacquelyn!

Since you are getting married on a holiday weekend and are inviting so many out of town guests, I would suggest sending your STDs out around 8 to 12 months in advance to give your guests notice. You can then send your actual invitations out about 2 to 3 months before your wedding so that people can make their travel arrangements.

I would say the earlier the better in your case

Yes, send them out asap. most families plan Thanksgiving early. Also you're having it on a Wednesday which means they will need to plan to take vacation time atleast wednesday maybe even Tuesday

As others have said, you want them out ASAP. If you can do a full year, that's even better. When it comes to holidays, you don't just have to worry about people having it open, you have to consider traditions that folks might already have in their family such as travelling across the country to visit family, pre-Thanksgiving celebrations, etc.