When should you send wedding invitations if you are having a midweek wedding?

For a midweek wedding, send your invitations 10 to 12 weeks before the date. Many guests will need to take annual leave, arrange childcare, or adjust their work schedules, so the extra notice is genuinely helpful. If you have guests travelling from far away, consider sending a save-the-date card even earlier, around 6 months ahead, so they can plan their holiday around your date.

In your invitation, be clear about the day of the week and the exact date, and include the start time of the ceremony. Some guests may assume a wedding is on a Saturday, so spelling it out avoids confusion. You might also mention that the wedding is midweek so guests can plan their travel and accommodation. If you are having a morning or afternoon ceremony, state the time clearly on the invitation so guests know whether to book the whole day off.

Remember that your RSVP deadline should be about 3 weeks before the wedding, which gives you time to confirm numbers with your venue and caterer. If you are unsure about legal notice periods, check GOV.UK or your register office. A midweek wedding can be a lovely, intimate choice, and giving guests plenty of notice makes it easier for them to say yes.