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NWR- Invites

Jessa617 Jessa617 member
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My stepmother is planning a surprise party for my dad. She booked a restaurant and sent out invitations 2 weeks ago. The party is not until July 27th. She sent them out sooner than I would have sent wedding invitations. She just sent out a facebook message telling everyone the venue has changed, now she has to send new invitations. My aunt sent out her invitations too since they are having a joint party for my dad and uncle.

Realistically, what is an appropriate amount of time to send out invitations for a birthday party? I want to let my stepmother know so she doesn't send the new invites out too soon.

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  • southernbelle0915southernbelle0915 mod
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    It does seem a little early, but maybe people are traveling from out of town? I think it depends on the type of birthday party. If you're having a backyard BBQ, it might be less time than if you're having a formal, milestone event.

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  • Jessa617 Jessa617 member
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    Thanks ladies!
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  • krizzo17krizzo17 member
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    I'd say 3-4 weeks for an adult's birthday party, and giving a heads up to people who would need to fly in, or special guests for a surprise party (childhood friends, wedding party, or other people my family seem sto dig up for these things lol)
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  • lifesad4ncelifesad4nce member
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    If anyone is FLYING for a birthday party, tickets are cheaper at least a month out.  Driving from an hour or more away?  3-4 weeks out.  Locally?  1-2 weeks out. IMO.
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  • calliopeia2013calliopeia2013 member
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    I agree with everyone else, though I would add that if the party is at certain times of the year (e.g. May and June, when there are often graduation parties on top of the start of wedding season, or December, when there are tons of holiday parties), I'd give folks an extra week or two of warning.  That's obviously not the case for you, just something I try to think about at busy times of year.
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  • Jessa617 Jessa617 member
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    As far as I know all guests are local (within an hour driving). Most are family. I just found it really odd that she would send the invitations out so early, and apparently she never had the venue booked!! I'm going to visit her tomorrow so I want to tell her nicely, Hey..wait a couple weeks to send this next round out.

    Honestly, if it wasn't my father, I would never remember. I've only had the original invitation for 2 weeks and it's already lost.

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