Everything I've read has said that invites should go out between 6 - 8 weeks before the wedding, so my plan has been to mail my invites on May 1 for my June 30 wedding.
But now my FMIL is pressuring us to send them now because the block of rooms she reserved will only be held until April 28, and she figures that sending the invites now will ensure that anyone who was planning to stay at the hotel will have time to reserve. (My "Directions" insert will have our web address with a note telling them to reserve the hotel by April 28).
I should mention that I'm getting married about an hour away from where I live and many of my technically "in town" guests will end up staying in a hotel for the night so they won't have to drive the long drive home after drinking.
Do you think in this case it's okay to send the invites now?