When should you send evening wedding invitations?

Evening wedding invitations should be sent later than day invitations, but not too late. A good rule is to send them 6 to 8 weeks before the wedding, while full-day invitations often go out 8 to 12 weeks ahead. This timing works because evening guests usually have fewer arrangements to make, such as travel or accommodation, but they still need time to clear their diary and arrange childcare or transport. If your wedding is during a busy holiday period or many guests are travelling, send them a little earlier, around 10 weeks. Always include an RSVP date that is at least 2 weeks before the wedding, so you can confirm numbers with your caterer or venue. Some couples send evening invitations at the same time as day invitations, especially if they have a single guest list. That is fine, but if you are sending them separately, make sure evening guests do not receive them too early, or they may assume they are invited to the whole day. The key is to be clear and considerate, so evening guests feel genuinely welcomed, not an afterthought.